The Cuban-American actress, Eva Mendes gave birth to a baby girl on Friday, September 12. The baby is the first child of the actress and her partner, actor Ryan Gosling. Eva Mendes has an estimated net worth of $15 million.

Eva Mendes is a woman of many talents. She has worked as a model, singer, actress and designer. Eva's net worth stands at a cool $15 million. Her wealth and fame are attributed from her work in several areas of expertise.

Meanwhile, Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling became first time parents but kept the birth of their first child a secret. The couple also kept the news of Eva's pregnancy for quite a long time. Eva's pregnancy reports only emerged in July when the actress was already seven months pregnant.

The 40 year-old actress, Eva Mendes has not been spotted on the red carpet since February and earlier this year she had brushed off pregnancy rumors. Eva began dating her current partner and the father of her child Ryan Gosling, the 33-year old Canadian actor in September 2011.

Eva Mendes started her career in the late '90s and was made famous by her mainstream performance in 2001's The Training Day. Aside from acting, her modeling career has also been noteworthy thus increasing her net worth and popularity. And Eva is now a first time mom.

Eva Mendes was known to not fear controversies. The fearless model-actress continued to set high standards in the fields of print and television ad campaigns. Her fame and net worth also soared high.

Her reputation as a notable actress and model continued. Eva Mendes also became a homeware designer, another addition to her many talents and raked an increase in her grossing net worth. She released a home décor line with her then partner George Augusto. She later launched her dinnerware and bed linens that are sold in Macy's.

Eva Mendes' career and net worth continued to upsurge. Conversely, despite reports that she preferred not have a kids of her own, a source told E! News that Eva is so happy that she's a mom and that their baby girl is perfect. The source also added that the newborn baby and Eva are at home and she is feeling great. It really seemed that Eva had a change of heart as she celebrated first-time motherhood. Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling are reportedly in wonderment over their perfect little girl.

The birth process was professedly overflowing with emotion for the new parents. An insider shared that the couple were both in tears when they saw their daughter for the first time. It's conveyed Eva Mendes is a natural mother and the couple had desired to become parents. Their daughter is said to resemble her mother. Ryan Gosling has allegedly been joking about being overpowered with girls and has to be extra manly for being the only man in their household.

An insider said that Eva Mendes is so good with kids and has wanted to be a mom for a really long time. The insider also added that when she found out she was having a girl, Eva was freaking out. She kind of wanted a girl deep down but just wanted a happy and healthy baby.

Ostensibly, Ryan Gosling is showering Eva Mendes with respects as she convalesces from giving birth. The couple is more endearing than ever now they've become parents. Both are so happy and in love.

And with her $15 million net worth, Eva Mendes has more than just an acclaimed career to be grateful for. Eva had just earned her greatest achievement now that she is a proud mom.