Eva Mendes thanks media for respecting family privacy at 2024 Olympics amid backlash over outfit

PARIS, FRANCE: Eva Mendes, who recently made a rare public appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the media for respecting her family's privacy.

She was accompanied by her two daughters—Esmeralda Amada, 9, and Amada Lee, 8—whom she shares with longtime partner Ryan Gosling.

Notably, she also faced criticism and mockery for her choice of outfit and accessories at the Olympics.

Mendes took to Instagram to acknowledge the media’s discretion. Her post received widespread praise from her 5 million followers, who applauded her for safeguarding her children’s privacy while attending the high-profile event.

Eva Mendes praises the media for blurring her daughters' faces

On Tuesday, August 6, Eva Mendes posted a photo from Paris on Instagram, where she was attending the Olympics with her long-time partner, Ryan Gosling, 43, and their two daughters, Esmeralda Amada, 9, and Amada Lee, 8.

In her caption, Mendes expressed her pleasure at sharing a selfie from Paris, writing, “Morning in Paris. Sleep marks and all.”

She also noted, “The minute I see photographers when I’m out, my guard and my wall goes up. So I wanted to share this.”

She concluded by expressing, “So grateful to @hotellutetia for the best experience."

Fans quickly observed how the couple protected their children from the media during their outing.

One user shared, "Hope your having a wonderful trip ❤️looking gorgeous as usual ❤️❤️❤️❤️," to which Mendes replied, "@melissabmj_25 gracias! Hope your well. Lotsa love !"  [sic]

Another fan emphasized Mendes' family memories, writing, "Glad that you and your family were able to experience some of the wonderful Olympic events. Making memories with your kids ❤ "

Subsequently, Mendes replied, "yes! We did ! Thank you ! And I love @nbcolympics didn’t cut away to the kids ! And most sites blurred their faces so mama bear is happy about that. Anyway it felt so good to be there and feel unified with people. Sending you lotsa love." [sic]

Someone else commented on the high-profile nature of the Olympics, saying, "Unfortunately the Olympics is pretty high profile and they are on the lookout for celebrities. Hope you get to a place soon that you can go and just be a regular old family hanging out together."

Mendes responded, "they were great about not posing the kids so I’m a grateful mama bear. Thx for a loving comment. Sending it right back ! ❤️" [sic]

One individual claimed, “you are so stunning!! Always the classiest! Enjoy your time with your family♥️ Much love and happiness always♥️” [sic]

Another user praised Mendes and Gosling, stating, "I commend you and Ryan for keeping your personal life private 👏👏 Not just for the sake of your relationship, but for your daughters’ well being. Kids should not be subjected to media attention just because their parents are famous." [sic]

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes faced backlash for their choice of outfits at the Paris Olympics

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes recently made a rare public appearance with their children at the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, what was intended to be a stylish family outing quickly attracted online criticism of Mendes' outfit.

To protect their privacy, the couple intentionally avoided being photographed together at the Paris event

On August 4, the couple attended the dressage individual Grand Prix freestyle at the stunning Chateau de Versailles. Ryan Gosling wore a red plaid shirt, a white Paris 2024 cap, and dark sunglasses, while Eva Mendes complemented his casual look with a stylish black outfit, accessorized with a sun hat and large white-bordered sunglasses. 

The couple attended the gymnastics event with their daughters. Their stylish outfits garnered significant attention, but they also sparked a heated discussion on social media, as some netizens criticized them for wearing sunglasses indoors.

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