Happy birthday! Eva Mendes turns 51 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on March 5, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 51 on Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025.

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Eva Mendes is celebrating her 51st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Eva Mendes (Training Day, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 51st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Mendes, a cultural icon

Born in Miami on March 5, 1974, Eva Mendes' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Mendes' not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Eva hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Eva Mendes as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 51.

Happy Birthday, Eva, you're the best!