ACTRESS Eva Mendes ruffles up the right way – as she reveals why she cold-shouldered the Oscars.
The Hitch star, 43, snubbed last month’s Hollywood bash even though her partner Ryan Gosling, 36, was nominated Best Actor for his role in La La Land.
Eva stayed home with their daughters Esmeralda, two, and Amada, ten months.

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Shape of You . . . Eva Mendes ruffles in stripey outfit and reveals she prefers being at home to the red carpet
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We're in La La Land . . . Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have two daughtersCredit: Getty Images
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Ryan Goslings older sister accompanied him to the eventCredit: Getty Images
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La La Land star Ryan Gosling congratulated the cast of Moonlight on their winCredit: Getty ImagesShe told : “What people don’t know is that I love being home.
“Instead of hitting the red carpet, I’d rather be with our girls.”

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Streets ahead . . . Eva Mendes strolls across the street in classy shootCredit: GC Images
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Doors away . . . Eva Mendes is with actor Ryan GoslingCredit: GC Images
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Red-dy to pose . . . Hitch star wows in coral dressCredit: Getty Images - FilmMagic
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Looking sharp . . . Eva Mendes looks stunning in classy dress for shootCredit: GC Images
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In with the girls . . . Eva Mendes did not show at the Oscars this yearCredit: Getty Images
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Parcel time . . . Eva Mendes helps with the packagesCredit: Getty Images - FilmMagic
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Flower power . . . stylish Eva Mendes wows fans with her cool dress senseCredit: GC Images
The star was more understandably absent when a lookalike of her husband accepted an award at a German acting ceremony last week to the bemusement of the genuine A-listers in the crowd.

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A-list diva . . . Eva Mendes looks totally swell in smart dressCredit: Getty Images
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Hot day out . . . Eva Mendes leaves airport and still wows in nice dressCredit: Getty Images - FilmMagic
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Drama queen . . . Eva Mendes is happy to spend time at home, rather than at partiesCredit: Getty Images - FilmMagic
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Movie style . . . Eva Mendes wows on the red carpetCredit: Getty Images