“Kate Winslet gets all of the gritty roles. Understandably so—she is my idol and I just think she’s done it the right way. She is not only an amazing actress but she knows how to run her career and I respect her so much, but there’s got to be room for more women. I want more roles out there for women that have more colors and layers like men have.”

—Eva Mendes, narrowly avoiding sounding like she’s eating sour grapes [Fox News]

“If I feel it’s appropriate to show some nudity in the scenes then I go for it. As much as I use my sexuality, I have never felt exploited. I feel like it’s on my terms and I have no problem with it.”

That’s actress Eva Mendes, who stars in the upcoming “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans,” on going naked in the movies. If she’s in control of her sexuality, her theory goes, how can she be exploited? Cinematical’s Peter Kaplan agrees:

“Speaking as someone who first noticed Mendes when Ethan Hawke opened a door in ‘Training Day’ to reveal her lying naked on a bed, I say: ‘I have no problem with it, either.’”

One imagines Broadsheet’s Kate Harding would not concur.

There is a large piece of advertising space on Houston Street in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. For as long as I can remember, that particular wall has been THE place to put your advertisement if you want to ignite controversy. It’s large, it’s in an extremely prominent area, and it does not go unnoticed by anyone. Calvin Klein has put many an ad here and all of them have pissed people off, including his latest, which has some residents crowing about pornography. The ad features Eva Mendes and Frisky Crush Of The Day, Jamie Dornan, posing barely clothed, and she is in the beginning motions of removing his underoos. To be honest, it is sexy, but it’s a lot tamer than some of the ads that have occupied the space, including one which implied a massive orgy! And now I am going to hop on the subway, so I can see Jamie at 1,000 times life size in person. Ciao!

You have to wonder what the hell is going through a celeb’s (and her stylist’s) mind when she’s looking to settle on an outfit for the red carpet and someone gets the bright idea to wear a white shirt, buttoned below the rib cage, and no bra. Because in that situation, you’re kind of just inviting a wardrobe malfunction. [NYC, 11/10/09]

We were a little surprised when we heard that Kristin Davis had decided to get into the fashion business, putting her name on a line of clothes for department store chain Belk. What would her line look like? Would there be pearls? Now we know the answer: No pearls; however, there are plenty of ladylike styles, and lots of bows. While we think $108 is a little expensive for a polyester shift dress, the Kristin Davis Collection might satiate your appetite for celebrity-branded clothes, especially if you missed out on picking up the best pieces from Rachel Bilson’s Edie Rose for DKNY Jeans. If not, Eva Mendes’ line of bedding, Vida, is coming to Macy’s any time now. We’re gonna take a wild guess that her sex life is pretty enviable, and here’s to hoping that a set of her sheets will emit some of her sexual energy into our bedroom.

I admit it. I am so totally gay for Eva Mendes. Her skin is toffee, her mane is caramel, and her beauty mark is just plain hot. After the jump, ten sizzlin’ looks from the recently rehabbed starlet who has sophisticated sexy down to a science.

Since this season’s Project Runway is the last that will air on Bravo, people have been speculating what the network will do to replace its signature show. The answer: The Rachel Zoe Project. The show premieres on September 9. I just watched every single related video BravoTV has on its website and have come to the conclusion that it is going to rock for several reasons…

So, last night I went home, took my dog for a pathetic 30 minute run, came home and made leftover tacos for dinner, and watched another thrilling episode of Hell’s Kitchen. The ten celebrity ladies after the jump had almost as awesome a night as I did—they were either dressed to the nines at the Crystal & Lucy Awards in LA or at the Whitney Art Party in New York. I am not jealous in the slightest.

The CFDA Awards are one of those events where only cool, connected people get invited to celebrate designers who make clothes those of us who aren’t invited can’t afford. Sounds like fun! Last night’s party brought out the big guns—Maggie Gyllenhaal, the two Evas, and the ever present Posh Spice. Tons of pics, after the jump…

Eva Mendes just can’t catch a break.  The beauty with an ugly habit had to postpone being a spokesmodel for Calvin Klein to check into rehab earlier this year.  While the fashion house stuck by her in her time of need, now the fragrance commercial she finally made can’t even get on the air because, as a CK rep says, “There’s a lot of skin.” Banned by networks in the US, the spot for Secret Obsession is too hot for TV…and even YouTube. It might not be safe for work, but at least we can watch this Calvin Klein men’s underwear fashion show instead! [Trend Hunter]

With skin cancer making fake and bake salons passé, our half-hearted bronze is the result of layers upon layers of tinted lotion rather than years of amazing Latin genetics like Eva Mendes. The star of We Own The Night is a freaking hottie, has the kind of curvy body that should knock some sense into the eating disorder community, not to mention a goofy-meets-exotic appeal that makes her sex on a stick for women as well as men. PETA’s tactics are a little annoying in our opinion, but we (and probably all of mankind) appreciate their “I’d Rather Go Naked” campaigns—especially this one.