Actress Eva Mendes ushered in the New Year with a stylish social media post for her millions of followers, offering a glimpse into her life in the United Kingdom. The star, who has relocated to London with her family, shared her well-wishes alongside a series of impeccable close-up photographs.
A New Year's Greeting from Across the Pond
On Wednesday, the 51-year-old film star took to Instagram, likely posting from London where she is five hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Mendes addressed her 7.1 million followers directly, writing: 'We out. Gracias 2025. Wishing all of you the BEST for 2026.' The post quickly amassed admiration, collecting over 154,000 likes from her dedicated fanbase.
The accompanying selfies showcased Mendes's radiant appearance. Her skin was smooth and flawlessly made-up, with a touch of rosy blush on her cheeks. Her dark eyes were accentuated by long lashes, and her signature thick, arched eyebrows framed her face as she cozied up in a white sweater.
Family Life in London with Ryan Gosling
This festive post follows recent insights into the actress's domestic life in the British capital. Mendes shares a home in London's Hampstead with her long-term partner, actor Ryan Gosling, 45, and their two daughters, Esmeralda, 11, and Amada, nine. The family moved overseas while Gosling films the upcoming project Star Wars: Starfighter.
Just last week, the mother-of-two celebrated a family Christmas, uploading holiday-themed selfies in red plaid pyjamas. She humorously noted online, 'I survived being Santa Mama! I was hurting all of Xmas day - but I did it!' Mendes revealed a clever beauty hack, explaining she does her eye makeup on Christmas Eve 'since I know I will barely sleep that night so at least I wake up with some eyes.'
She concluded her festive message with a heartfelt sentiment: 'Happy holidays to all those that -no matter what the obstacle - make Xmas magical for kids ♥️.'
A Partnership Forged on Screen
The couple's relationship, which began on the set of the 2012 thriller The Place Beyond the Pines, has been a cornerstone of their lives. In a 2023 interview, Gosling candidly shared that he hadn't planned on having a family until he met Mendes. 'I wasn't thinking about kids before I met her, but after I met Eva, I realized that I just didn't want to have kids without her,' he told GQ. He sweetly added that before their meeting, 'I was looking for her, you know?'
Mendes has consistently maintained a boundary between her public career and private family life. In 2020, she outlined her approach on Instagram, stating: 'I have always had a clear boundary when it comes to my man and my kids. I'll talk about them of course, with limits, but I won't post pictures of our daily life.' Her recent posts offer rare, curated glimpses that fans have warmly received, marking a new chapter for the family in their London home.
