Let me tell you something truly heartwarming. Eva Mendes recently took her daughters, Esmeralda Gosling, who’s 4, and Amada Gosling, who’s 2, to the set of their dad Ryan Gosling’s latest film, First Man. Now, here's the kicker—these adorable little ones genuinely thought their dad was an actual astronaut! Can you imagine how cute that must have been? Picture this: Ryan walking around in a spacesuit, and his kids thinking he’s about to blast off into space.

“They loved it! And they now think Poppy’s an astronaut. We haven’t corrected them yet,” Eva, 44, shared with Entertainment Tonight during a recent interview. You can just feel the love and joy in her voice as she talks about her kids' innocent perception of their dad's profession.

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Eva Mendes: A Mom First, an Actress Second

Now, here’s the thing. Eva Mendes, who you might know from her role in Hitch, shared that her kids see her in a completely different light compared to how they perceive their dad. Even though she’s starred in numerous films, she’s just plain old Mom to them. “I’m just Mom to them, and they never see me get ready for anything,” Eva revealed. It’s clear that she prioritizes her role as a mother, ensuring her kids see her as just that—a mom. She mentioned, “It’s very important for me for them to see me as just Mom, and I’m just, you know, a messy mom. When I go out with them, I really don’t put an emphasis on how I look—not yet.”

Quality Time with the Kids

As the girls grow older, they’ll likely gain a better understanding of their parents’ careers. But for now, Eva cherishes every moment spent with her young daughters. “What people don’t know about me is that I love being home,” Eva said in a previous interview with Shape. She added, “Instead of hitting the red carpet, I’d rather be with our girls.” Eva’s priorities are clear: family comes first, and she’s all about creating lasting memories with her children.

Ryan Gosling’s Tribute to Eva

Ryan Gosling, 37, certainly appreciates Eva’s dedication to their family. When he won the Best Actor award at the 2017 Golden Globes for his role in La La Land, he took the opportunity to publicly acknowledge his partner’s efforts. He said, “While I was singing and dancing and playing piano and having one of the best experiences I’ve ever had on a film, my lady was raising our daughter, pregnant with our second and trying to help her brother fight his battle with cancer.”

“If she hadn’t taken all that on so that I could have this experience, it would surely be someone else up here other than me today. So, sweetheart, thank you.” Ryan’s heartfelt words truly highlight the deep respect and gratitude he has for Eva, and it’s moments like these that remind us of the strength and love in their relationship.