Eva Mendes Left Hollywood 11 Years Ago, But Will Reportedly Return For This Special Disney Movie

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The Other Guys actress Eva Mendes began her acting retirement 11 years ago, but she will reportedly break that streak for a galactic role in a 2027 Disney movie. It was in 2011 on the set of The Place Beyond the Pines that Eva Mendes would meet Ryan Gosling, shortly after which they began dating. While the details and timeline of their secret marriage ceremony are under wraps, in 2014 and 2016, the Hollywood couple would welcome their two daughters, Esmeralda Amada and Amada Lee. Around the time of her first pregnancy, Mendes took retirement from acting, with her last performance (outside a 2021 Bluey episode) coming with a small role in 2014's Lost River, which was Gosling's directorial debut.  Speaking of Mendes' husband, Gosling, the Oscar-nominated actor just started filming Star Wars: Starfighter off the back of Barbie and The Fall Guy. Starfighter is coming to theaters on May 28, 2027, as a truly special movie for Disney since it will mark the second release of Star Wars' long-awaited return to theaters following 2026's The Mandalorian & Grogu, while also being the franchise debut for Gosling.Lucasfilm just announced the cast for Ryan Gosling's next production, Star Wars: Starfighter, but, according to scooper DanielRPK, the Disney studio is keeping one name secret, as Eva Mendes will play the wife to Gosling's character.  Read full article on The Direct.