Eva Mendes, 47, used think her face looked weird’ but now she ‘loves’ it

Hollywood movie siren Eva Mendes reflected on her looks in an Instagram post shared on Thursday.

The 2 Fast 2 Furious actress, 47, uploaded a close-up image from a movie that came out around 2001 where she looked ravishing with her hair styled nicely and her makeup perfect with glossy lips.

But in her caption the partner of Ryan Gosling said at the time she believed her face to be ‘weird’ and that her ‘bone structure was odd.’ Now she appreciates how she looked at the age of 26.

Looking back fondly: Hollywood movie siren Eva Mendes reflected on her looks in an Instagram post shared on Thursday. The actress, 47, uploaded a close-up image from a movie that came out around 2001. She said at the time she believed her face to be ‘weird’

‘Just came across this picture from a movie that was almost 20 years ago,’ started the mother of two who has daughters Esmeralda, six, and Amada, four, with Gosling.

In 2001 she came out in two movies: Exit Wounds and Training Day. 

‘I remember seeing this photo back then and thinking my face looked “weird “ and that my bone structure was odd …yadda yadda ..you know all those insecurities that a 26 year old can have,’ added the New York & Co co-designer who was born in Florida.

Then: 'Just came across this picture from a movie that was almost 20 years ago,' started the mother of two who has daughters Esmeralda, six, and Amada, four, with Gosling. In 2001 she came out in two movies: Exit Wounds and Training Day

Now: 'I remember seeing this photo back then and thinking my face looked “weird “ and that my bone structure was odd ...yadda yadda ..you know all those insecurities that a 26 year old can have,' added the New York & Co co-designer who was born in Florida

From 2001 to 2021: In 2001 she came out in two movies: Exit Wounds and Training Day. ‘I remember seeing this photo back then and thinking my face looked “weird “ and that my bone structure was odd …yadda yadda ..you know all those insecurities that a 26 year old can have,’ added the designer. On the right she is seen this year

Still a smoldering siren: The star has kept her incredible looks; seen this year in an ad for New York & Co

Still a smoldering siren: The star has kept her incredible looks; seen this year in an ad for New York & Co

Now she appreciates how she looked in her youth.

‘Meanwhile 20 years later and now I wish I still had that “weird “ face and odd “bone structure,”‘ said the Hitch star as she added a crying face.

‘Why’s my point? Im not sure. Maybe it’s if you hate a photo of yourself wait 20 years then you’ll love it,’ said the artist.

And then she quotes playwright Oscar Wilde: ‘Youth is wasted on the young.’ 

Her fans had strong reactions. 

A very private couple: Mendes with Ryan Gosling at The Place Beyond the Pines film premiere in New York in 2013

A very private couple: Mendes with Ryan Gosling at The Place Beyond the Pines film premiere in New York in 2013

The film they met on: The power couple co-starred in The Place Beyond The Pines in 2012

The film they met on: The power couple co-starred in The Place Beyond The Pines in 2012

Angela Lea 01 said, ‘Youth is wasted on the young! When I was 23 I had like 2 grey hairs and used to freak out about it, now I’m 46 with tons of grey and wish I could go back and slap myself!’

Glitterandglosscaroline added, ‘I love this post!! I often see pics like that of myself and think why the hell was I so insecure then???’

Sandydao appreciated the comments: ‘That’s literally what I’m going through now as I am 25 years old. Thank you for sharing this. ❤️ ‘

This comes after Mendes compared spanking children to domestic abuse.

The actress sparked a parenting debate on Instagram when she shared one of her favorite quotes.

Her top dress: She wrote on Instagram: 'I'm often asked what my favorite red carpet dress is. This @versace is definitely up there. Im not often asked what my favorite parenting quote is, but I'll post it anyway'

Her top dress: She wrote on Instagram: ‘I’m often asked what my favorite red carpet dress is. This @versace is definitely up there. Im not often asked what my favorite parenting quote is, but I’ll post it anyway’

She wrote on Instagram: ‘I’m often asked what my favorite red carpet dress is. This @versace is definitely up there. Im not often asked what my favorite parenting quote is, but I’ll post it anyway.’

On a second slide, she shared: ‘Spanking does for a child’s development what hitting a spouse does for a marriage.’

One fan quickly disagreed and insisted they ‘deserved whoopings’ as a child because they were a ‘brat.’

Her take on violence: On a second slide, she shared: 'Spanking does for a child's development what hitting a spouse does for a marriage.' One fan quickly disagreed and insisted they 'deserved whoopings' as a child because they were a 'brat'

Her take on violence: On a second slide, she shared: ‘Spanking does for a child’s development what hitting a spouse does for a marriage.’ One fan quickly disagreed and insisted they ‘deserved whoopings’ as a child because they were a ‘brat’

They wrote: ‘I don’t know. I was spanked and now I’m a respectful adult. And believe me, I deserved those whoopings. I was a brat.’

The star thanked the poster for responding and acknowledged that everyone parents differently, before candidly admitting she has ‘no idea what [she’s] doing’ when it comes to raising her own children.

She replied: ‘Thank you for your comment. So happy to agree to disagree. Want this page to offer that in a loving way. We all parent our own way and I have no idea what I’m doing most the time.

Open to chatting: When another commenter said they 'completely disagree' because their 'goal in raising kids is not to have to spank, but it's correcting before they can reason behavior out with you,' Eva explained she had shared the quote because she found it 'powerful'

Open to chatting: When another commenter said they ‘completely disagree’ because their ‘goal in raising kids is not to have to spank, but it’s correcting before they can reason behavior out with you,’ Eva explained she had shared the quote because she found it ‘powerful’

‘This didn’t come with a manual so when there’s something that resonates with me, I pass it on. Lotsa love.’

When another commenter said they ‘completely disagree’ because their ‘goal in raising kids is not to have to spank, but it’s correcting before they can reason behavior out with you,’ Eva explained she had shared the quote because she found it ‘powerful.’

She replied: ‘I totally respect you. Thank you for a respectful comment. So nice to disagree with respect. I found the quote powerful and wanted to pass it on. Lotsa love to and yours.’