Eva Mendes has revealed that she grew up seeing Calvin Klein ads

Actress Eva Mendes has revealed that she grew up seeing Calvin Klein ads and always wanted to follow in the footsteps of the designer brand’s models.

The Hitch star, who grabbed the opportunity to fulfill her teen dream by being the face of the designer's new underwear
range, banked on believing that the chance would take her career to new heights.

Eva further said that she had long idolised Mark Wahlberg and supermodel Kate Moss – both of whom had shot to fame as Calvin Klein models. "I grew up on those ads,” Contactmusic quoted her as saying. She said, “When Kate Moss and Marky Mark - I mean my friend Mark Wahlberg came out with them, I was 15 years old. Me and my friends just went crazy. He was so gorgeous and still is, of course.”

The 34-year-old star’s promo video for the designer label had been deemed too provocative by various US channels with many refusing to air the footage.

Eva Mendes proud of her controversial Calvin Klein TV ad

Eva Mendes has said that she’s proud of her controversial Calvin Klein TV ad that has been banned because it showed too much of her nipplê.

The Hollywood star, who was recently in Sydney to launch the 30 Days of Fashion and Beauty event, has been causing a stir over the Calvin Klein perfume ads.

"It makes me more proud," News.com.au quoted Eva, as saying about the ban.

The Ghost Rider star , said she was not worried the latest would overshadow her acting career.

"I'm sure if it was for some kind of independent brand that wasn't as iconic as Calvin Klein I don't think I would have done it because that's too much of a risk," Mendes said.

"But when its Calvin Klein and it's (fashion photographer) Steve Meisel shooting you and you get to be a part of this amazing iconic brand and their legacy you just kind of go for it,” she said.

The ad, which shows Eva rolling around in a bed with a sheet wrapped around her, has been banned in the US, UK and Australia.

Eva Mendes to go under the knife

Hollywood actress Eva Mendes has said that she will have no problems going under the knife when her figure begins to sag.

The Hitch actress has bared it all in a series of controversial ‘Calvin Klein’ advertisements. She has even posed topless for Vogue magazine.

The 34-year-old said that she’s willing to fix her figure if needed. "When the time comes, I'm going to nip it and tuck it all," Contactmusic quoted Eva, as saying.

The actress also said that her stunning looks will not last so long and plastic surgery doesn’t seem to be a bad option.

Eva Mendes loves to wearing boyfriend’s briefs!

Sêxy actress Eva Mendes says she loves wearing her boyfriend’s underwear around the house.

The beauty is appearing in a steamy campaign for Calvin Klein’s Seductive Comfort underwear line, but she said she feels happier in men's briefs.

“I don’t like lacy, and I don’t like contraptions! My favourite is my boyfriend’s Calvin Klein briefs. I wear them around the house all the time!” The Sun , quoted her as saying.

“I love the product! I hope it speaks to women who haven’t got Calvin Klein underwear because they feel it doesn’t come in their size,” she added.

Eva said she loved posing for the range of underwear and admits she will strip off more on film: “Nudê scenes on film don’t faze me. For my art, I would do a lot.”

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