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Mar 17 2011 02:00 PM ET

Eva Mendes Earns Her Wings as Face of Thierry Mugler’s Angel Fragrance

Eva Mendes Angel by Thierry Mugler.
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There’s another angel among us: actress Eva Mendes is the new face of Thierry Mugler’s fragrance for women, Angel. Previously working her sex appeal for Calvin Klein jeans and flaunting her toned physique for Reebok EasyTone, Mendes follows in the footsteps of the French brand’s most recent spokeswoman, Naomi Watts, who’d served as the face of the scent since 2008. “While Naomi Watts’ ethereal beauty embodied the angelic aspect of the fragrance, Thierry Mugler chose to reignite the enticing and explosive dimensions of the fragrance with the sultry Mendes,” the company said in a statement. “Though her obviously flawless physical beauty is in perfect harmony with the artist’s aesthetic canon — Ms. Mendes mesmerized Mugler with her independence, determination and humor.” According to WWD, the actress will appear in worldwide ads for the scent beginning in September. Tell us: What do you think of Mendes’s new role? –Kim Peiffer

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Mar 02 2011 12:30 PM ET

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Eva Mendes Gets Great Calves as New Reebok EasyTone Ambassador

Eva Mendes Reebok EasyTone
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Watch out, Kim Kardashian! When it comes to fitness footwear, there’s some new competition in town. Eva Mendes is hitting the pavement as the spokesperson for Reebok’s EasyTone, the brand’s answer to the new trend in toning sneakers. “I’m a big walker, and I’m also a person that doesn’t always have time to go to the gym,” the actress told PEOPLE at a recent EasyTone photo shoot. “We all walk throughout the day. It’s just a great way to kind of get a workout while you’re doing your basic daily errands.” Mendes, who ran track on her high school and college teams, says she’s been a fan of Reebok since her teen years, when she rocked a pair of the brand’s pink hi-tops. But now, she’s moved past making a fashion statement, and instead appreciates the way the sneakers have shaped her lower legs. “Once you’re wearing them, you do feel your calves working,” she explains. “I love defined calves.” So how does the actress keep her well-loved EasyTones in tip-top shape? She keeps a pair in every color. “I have a lot,” she admits with a laugh. –Jessica Wedemeyer

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Oct 21 2010 11:00 AM ET

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Eva Mendes, Nicole Richie, Molly Sims and More Fête Fashion’s New Guard

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Despite a little thunder and rain, L.A.’s fashion elite turned out in full force Tuesday afternoon to toast the year’s hottest new design talent at the Frederic Fekkai-hosted CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund finalists runway show, where designers like Christian Cota, Pamela Love, Prabal Gurung, Joseph Altuzarra and more showcased their latest creations at the Chateau Marmont. And plenty of Hollywood A-listers were on hand to gush about the drool-worthy designs. From a Christian Cota-clad Eva Mendes to actress Mena Suvari, who was clearly enamored by many of the collections, telling PEOPLE, “I loved a lot of the Pamela Love, Billy Reid, Christian Cota, and Eddie Borgo.” A streamlined and chic Nicole Richie was also present in a pleated Missoni maxi dress, who, in between gab sessions and baby talk with stylist extraordinaire Rachel Zoe, took in the collections and indulged in an outdoor champagne party. And while the topic of discussion rarely derailed from fashion, one stylish attendee found a way to self promote. “I’m doing my own jewelry line, so I was so inspired by Pamela Love,” admitted an enterprising Molly Sims, who was perched in the front row. – Justine Harman; reporting by Vanessa Diaz

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Jul 13 2010 12:30 PM ET

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Eva Mendes Doesn’t Want to Just Be ‘Sexy’

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With a slew of racy Calvin Klein ads and steamy movie roles under her belt, it’s hard not to think of Eva Mendes as a sex symbol. But it’s a label that the actress seems reluctant to accept. “I’d love for my ambition and will and intellect and sense of humor to define me as well,” Eva tells Allure in its August issue. “I’m definitely responsible for the image that I put out there. But it does become frustrating, because I don’t want ‘sexy’ to be my defining characteristic,” she says. The actress’s own idea of sexy is surprisingly low-key in comparison to the bombshell characters she frequently assumes in front of the cameras. “To me, sexy is either nude or with very basic Calvin Klein underwear, and maybe a white, ribbed tank top with no bra,” says Mendes, who notably wore Dolce & Gabbana before, during and after her Allure cover shoot in New York City. But more than any physical characteristic, Eva credits her sex appeal to attitude. “I have worked hard to love myself, and I do. And I think that’s what people to respond to with me.” To hear more of Eva’s interview, pick up the August issue of Allure or check out allure.com. –Gillian Koenig

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Jan 11 2010 01:44 PM ET

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Eva Mendes Gets Even Sexier for Calvin Klein Jeans

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Eva Mendes is getting sexy yet again for Calvin Klein Jeans in a sizzling new shoot for spring 2010 — and PEOPLE has a first look at the campaign. Shot by famed fashion photographer Steven Klein in New York City, the actress heats up things up alongside model Jamie Dornan to introduce the Calvin Klein Jeans Body Whitewashed collection for men and women, a line of shape-enhancing denim in coated and washed shades of white. Time will only tell if this ad campaign is as controversial as Eva’s other shots for the label. Tell us: What do you think of Eva’s latest ads for Calvin Klein? –Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

Jul 28 2009 04:41 PM ET

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Eva Mendes Launches Her Newest Bedding Collection With Macy’s

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Eva Mendes got busy in bed over the weekend, heading to Macy’s in N.Y.C. to launch her newest home decor collection. And while the actress is no longer a novice when it comes to bedroom design, having debuted her first Vida by Eva Mendes line with the department store last year, she’s following up on her success with five vibrant designs, including three totally new patterns: Kiki, Penelope and Juliette. The collection ranges in price from $100 for decorative pillow sets to $385-$400 for a comforter — but right now you can nab some of the sets for nearly half off at Macys.com. Tell us: Will you slip between Eva’s sheets?

Jun 17 2009 11:33 AM ET

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FIRST LOOK: Eva Mendes’s Steamy Calvin Klein Ads

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If Eva Mendes’s first set of Calvin Klein Underwear ads rivaled David Beckham’s Armani ones, this new set really raises the bar on sexiness. The sultry star strikes a pose in a black lacy bra and panty set– complete with thigh-highs and garters– for the fall 2009 Calvin Klein Underwear ads. And if that wasn’t hot enough, Eva joins forces with model Jamie Dornan for an equally provocative campaign for Calvin Klein Jeans this fall. Between her wet hair and shimmering skin, both ads are definitely showing the sexy side of Mendes. Tell us: What do you think of Eva Mendes’s new Calvin Klein ads?

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