In 2010, Eva Mendes reportedly shared a brief but intense fling with none other than Mick Jagger, according to an exclusive insider source revealed to In Touch magazine. The insider disclosed that due to their hectic schedules, Mendes and Jagger could only steal away for two or three days at a time, spending their time exclusively in Jagger’s New York City hotel suite.

Both Mendes, 50, and Jagger, 80, found themselves newly single at the time of their alleged affair. Mendes had recently parted ways with her longtime beau, producer George Augusto, while Jagger was taking a break from his relationship with designer L’Wren Scott, who tragically passed away in 2014. Describing it as a “crazy period” for Mendes, the insider shared that she was fully immersed in a whirlwind of events and encounters during that time.

However, Mendes’ romantic trajectory shifted the following year when she began dating her “The Place Beyond the Pines” co-star, Ryan Gosling. Their relationship blossomed, eventually leading to the birth of their two daughters, Esmeralda Amada in 2014 and Amada Lee in 2016. According to the insider, settling down and starting a family had always been Mendes’ primary goal, which she achieved with Gosling.

Preferring to keep their family life private, Mendes and Gosling have intentionally shielded their daughters from the public eye. Mendes provided a rare insight into their family dynamics during a March interview, explaining the unspoken agreement she and Gosling had about balancing work and family responsibilities.

Their relationship has been characterized by mutual understanding and commitment from the outset. Reflecting on their professional demeanor during the 2012 Toronto Film Festival, where they promoted their film “The Place Beyond the Pines,” Mendes confessed to Kelly Clarkson that initially, they attempted to keep their romantic feelings at bay. However, her fond gaze and admiration for Gosling during the interview revealed the depth of their connection beyond the screen.