Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling: A Clean Love Story

In a candid recollection, actress Eva Mendes shared insights into her early days of dating actor Ryan Gosling, highlighting how they connected over a shared love for cleanliness, People magazine reports. Mendes fondly remembers her childhood in a Cuban household where cleaning was a cherished ritual. She recalls, 'Some of my best memories from when I was little are of my mom cleaning the house over the weekend.' A routine infused with the aroma of Pine-Sol and music was where Eva's childhood thrived.

Mendes, who began dating Gosling in 2011 while co-starring in 'The Place Beyond the Pines,' discovered that he shared her enthusiasm for a spotless space. 'He would come over. He just loved it,' she recounted. The kitchen, often overtaken by Mendes' family, became a common ground and a spot for strengthening bonds. The actress described it succinctly, 'It was a bonding experience.'

The 'Training Day' star now channels her energy into her lifestyle brand, Skura Style x Eva Mendes Collection, where she relishes in designing new packaging. On family life, Mendes focuses on her daughters Esmeralda Amada and Amada Lee, enjoying summer as a season of togetherness. Since stepping back from her acting career in 2014 after 'Lost River,' Mendes prioritizes parenting, dabbling only in projects like voicing a character in the children's series 'Bluey.'

(With inputs from agencies.)