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Eva Mendes Shares 'Santa Mama' Journey and Makeup Hacks

12/30/2025

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Eva Mendes described her Christmas motherhood journey with her daughters Esmeralda Amada, 11, and Amada Lee, 9, calling it "Santa Mama."
Mendes revealed a makeup hack for busy moms by applying eye makeup on Christmas Eve.
She discussed parenting's challenges and fulfillment, noting a shift in her identity as her children grow.
In a talk with Drew Barrymore, Mendes said she sometimes feels lost and sometimes clear about motherhood.

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Eva Mendes described her Christmas motherhood journey with her daughters Esmeralda Amada, 11, and Amada Lee, 9, calling it "Santa Mama."
Mendes revealed a makeup hack for busy moms by applying eye makeup on Christmas Eve.
She discussed parenting's challenges and fulfillment, noting a shift in her identity as her children grow.
In a talk with Drew Barrymore, Mendes said she sometimes feels lost and sometimes clear about motherhood.