How Your Favorite Supermodels Got Their Start

Eva Mendes

Though she was never a model, Eva Mendes could have been one. She was working at a marketing agency when a talent agent got a look at her picture by accident. He was looking for a specific portfolio and came across a photo of her with her friend, Eva Mendes. The agent loved her look and asked for a meeting. That meeting brought her to roles for Ghost Rider and 2 Fast 2 Furious.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.