Eva Mendes turned 51 on March 5. Last year, hubby Ryan Gosling reportedly made her milestone 50th “very special.” This year, however, Eva gave us a gift (yes, that was a terrible segue; I’ll see myself out in a minute). In honor of her birthday, Eva announced that she’s once again working with Stella McCartney, this time on the designer’s summer campaign. In an Instagram post in which she joked that her “new campaign and…new age” just dropped, Eva appears in a sheer black maxi dress that costs $3,600. Declaring that she’s “never felt sexier,” she also praises SM for her cruelty-free designs.
Eva Mendes is celebrating her birthday in style. “My new campaign and my new age just dropped!” the actress-turned-author, who turned 51 on Wednesday, captioned Instagram photos from Stella McCartney’s summer 2025 ads.
Mendes struck a pose in a sheer silk maxi dress ($3,600) with a single cape sleeve, high-slit skirt and wrapped and knotted details.
“I’m 51 today and so grateful for all the reasons,” the former actress continued in the caption. “Especially grateful to @stellamccartney for making the most beautiful, cruelty free clothing that I feel so great in.”
Though she’s partnered with “amazing designers” throughout her career, Mendes says she’s “never felt sexier” than when she’s wearing McCartney’s creations.
“I hate that I can’t be there at your fashion show today but I have the best reason in the world -I’m with my family,” she added — referring to Stella McCartney’s fall 2025 presentation, which took place in Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday.
“Sending out loads of love today and every day 💕💕,” Mendes ended her caption.
“51 never looked so good 🔥🔥,” one user commented. A second said, “51….and fabulous 🤍”This isn’t the first time the mother of two has fronted the luxury label’s buzzy shoots.
Mendes was the star of Stella McCartney’s winter 2024 campaign, “It’s About F—g Time,” modeling earth-friendly looks like a croc-embossed trench coat ($6,000) and pale pink fuzzy jacket.
“Being involved with such an environmentally conscious brand that is cruelty free in all ways has been a game changer for me on a cellular level,” Mendes wrote an Instagram at the time, reflecting on the opportunity.
51 and fabulous indeed! Eva looks so freaking gorgeous. It’s not fair! Of course she looks good in Stella McCartney. Is there anything she doesn’t look good wearing? I don’t generally love a lot of Stella’s designs, but I scrolled through some of her other posts from SM campaigns, and Eva makes them all look good, even the more ridiculous ones, haha. It’s also cool that Stella is so committed to being so environmentally conscious. As for Eva’s actual birthday festivities, according to that post, she spent the day with her family, presumably including Ryan and their daughters Esmeralda, 10, and Amada, eight. They’re so family-oriented that this doesn’t surprise me at all! I hope they had a fun day together.
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She’s giving Raquel Welch vibes, and I’m not mad about it.
Fabulous.
I have never been able to place it, but yes! And Raquel Welsh was a stage name; she was a Latina. Now that you’ve said it, I can never unsee it.
This woman spouted and amplified MAHA voices and helped spread misinformation backed by RFK and his ilk. She refused to apologize backpedal or check her sources. 51 & No common sense to boot
Yeah, I’m not a fan at all.
Photos look good though. Her beauty is undeniable.
Although in recent years she’s leaned heavily on pouting her lips & fluffing her orange-toned hair and always the same repetitive angles.
I think she’s hiding some ‘Tox or plastic surgery. No shame from me, it’s her body, her face, her choice.
But I’ve often thought that’s why she doesn’t pose with Ryan on red carpets, I don’t think it’s about privacy, it’s about hiding her altered face.
Which is a shame because original Eva M was ✨️flawless✨️
She’s never done the red carpet stuff with her husband and explained publicly years ago when they first got together that she simply doesn’t want to tread on his coattails or take away the focus on his work. She’s not hiding anything and her face is unaltered perfection.
The only thing I could find is she supported removal of artificial food dyes in Kellogg’s cereal. And Red No 3 has finally been banned. A food dye that has been banned in other countries for ages.
That’s what your upset about?
She messed with her face too much… Whyyyy?!? 😢
Yeah she’s had heaps of work done. Ryan also has had work done. She’s done more, though.
I agree Niffy, when I look at her what first comes to my mind is „oh wow that’s loads of make up and too much plastic surgery“, not „oh she looks great“.
I’ve always thought that Stella McCartney was one of the best of British designers, never mind that she’s a nepo baby! She certainly has put Meghan in some of her most memorable outfits (2nd wedding dress, QEII’s funeral…)
and RIP the original Stella McCartney perfume, I bought it on a whim and ended up wearing it all the time to corporate events. Classy yet womanly and beautiful. I thought the roses smell would be overwhelming but it wasn’t at all
Yessssss, I loved that perfume!
💔
My favorite perfume of all time – literally like smelling a real rose, very soft and natural – so heartbroken!
I’m a bit tired of the term nepo baby. It now seems to be applied to anyone high profile who is the offspring of anyone high profile. Paul is a musician. Stella is a designer. They do not and have never worked in the same area. I’m sure having the surname McCartney was useful but short of spending her life in a cave I’m not sure what would have avoided that.
It’s funny how getting career help from your parents as a celebrity is so frowned upon, when it’s fine in literally any other business.
Her dad’s a musician, mom was a photographer, she’s a fashion designer. such destain for someone pursuing their interests. you also know lots of police and firefighters, military veterans have long history of generations participating in the vocation not to mention even plumbers, teachers, and any other profession you can name. the nepo term just shows your jealousy at your own failures
I firmly believe Ryan has been really controlling with her image and availability since they’ve gotten together. He loves spouting the words of a Wife Guy but clearly not the visual reminders. The whole “talked about but never seen together (or at all)” seems entirely his doing and very counter to her pre-Ryan life.
What’s she got going on that she can’t show up to the one public/red carpet event she’s done in years?
I find all that sus too.
Yeah, I find it weird too. Acting was the profession she chose, so why wouldn’t she want to participate in it’s awards and other events? And its not like she had soooo much work in Hollywood that she got burnt out. I wonder how she feels watching other people (including her husband) having a good time and celebrating without her. And not just sometimes, but every time?