Eva Mendes' daughter her moral compass

Eva Mendes' 12-month-old daughter Esmeralda Amada is her "moral compass" and she finds it easier to make important decisions since becoming a mother.
The 41-year-old actress, who has 12-month-old baby girl Esmeralda Amada with boyfriend Ryan Gosling, said she finds it easier to make important decisions since becoming a mother.
"I love being an example to somebody. If I'm even like, 'Oh, what should I wear? Or, should I do this project?'
"All I have to think about is my daughter and her face and I know the answer immediately. I guess she's my moral compass in a way. It's just beautiful to be an example for her.

Mendes is currently taking a break from Hollywood to focus on raising her daughter and her clothing line, but the "Lost River" star has only been apart from Esmeralda three times since she gave birth to her in September 2014.
"(She's with) papa and the family. Thank god I have my entire family 10 minutes away.