Eva Mendes

Actors used to carry films because people would have to actually go to the movies to see them. It was the only place. But now there's none of that mystique, and so there's less of a reason to buy a ticket. ”

I'm a trained actress and I can do it, but I think that you have to prove yourself. ”

I make conscious decisions to stay out of the limelight. Without my make-up I'm pretty much the girl next door. ”

I just want to be known for things other than my sexuality. ”

I've never had a problem with nudity, but I don't put it out there without a reason. ”

People are incapable of stereotyping you; you stereotype yourself because you're the one who accepts roles that put you in this rut or in this stereotype. ”

I know I walk a fine line between being a respected actor and being what they call a sex symbol. ”

I love therapy! There's nothing like talking to someone who has no emotional tie to your life. ”

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. I'd love for my ambition and will and intellect and sense of humour to define me as well. ”

I don't like my men to be too ornate. I like them to stand back and let their women shine, and they should really wear the pants in the relationship. ”