Eva Mendes Posted a Makeup-Free Selfie, Even Though She Hates Selfies
Despite the opprobrium they've attracted in the smartphone era, there's nothing inherently wrong with selfies. (Allure digital makeup editor Sable Yong did a top-notch job explaining why.) But even if you're quick to double-tap other people's selfies in your Instagram feed, some of us can't help but feel totally awkward taking and posting our own — and Eva Mendes is one of those people.
Most of the photos Mendes posts of herself on Instagram have been taken by professional photographers within the context of her career; a selfie taken in her everyday life is a rarity. And she explained why in the caption of the one she reluctantly posted on Saturday. "I just can’t do it. I just can’t seriously take a selfie," she wrote. "So for those who’ve asked, here you go and I’m sorry. And for the others who never asked for this, I’m sorry too. #NoFilterNoPersonality"
Despite the self-deprecating caption, fans loved Mendes's selfie — especially because she appears to be wearing no makeup in the photo, letting her naturally stunning skin show. "I like your natural look. You look amazing 😘," one follower wrote, which was echoed by a fan who said, "Love your skin!! You’re beautiful as ever ❤️❤️," and another who asked what we're all thinking: "Beautiful skin! What is your skincare routine?" Yet another commenter simply said, "U look 14" about the 45-year-old actor, and even Liv Tyler chimed in with "Pretty skin!!!😍😍😍😍😍”
Other fans expressed how relatable it is to not feel comfortable turning their phone's front-facing lens on themselves. "I thought I was the only one.. can’t take a selfie if my life depend on it. 😩😂," one shared, while another said, "I feel the same! I take a selfie and then delete it."
Although smartphone self-portraits are rare for Mendes, she has posted a few before. Check out some of her past selfies.
Check our some other makeup-free celebrity selfies:
Priyanka Chopra’s Makeup-Free Selfie Is Serious Vacation Vibes
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