Eva Mendes says she will only return to acting with Ryan Gosling

Eva Mendes stated she would only return to acting if it involves her husband, Ryan Gosling. The couple previously starred in two films together, Drunk History Christmas and The Place Beyond the Pines, over a decade ago. Mendes left acting in 2014, expressing that she was not passionate about the profession. She mentioned feeling proud of her work with Gosling, noting he brings out her best performances. Since stepping away from acting, Mendes has focused on family, launched a cleaning company, modeled, and authored a children's book about managing anxiety.