Doting mother Eva Mendes sweetly kisses daughter Esmeralda, 3, as she showcases her trademark chic style in spotted blouse and frayed jeans

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She is known for sustaining a private personal life, letting her professional projects take centre stage instead.

But Eva Mendes, 43, looked every inch the affectionate parent as she enjoyed a mother-daughter day out with her eldest child Esmeralda, whom she shares with actor love Ryan Gosling, on Friday.

Spotted kissing her three-year-old during their low-key outing, the American actress put on an effortlessly chic display as she walked along the streets of Hollywood.

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Doting mother: Eva Mendes, 43, looked every inch the affectionate parent as she enjoyed a mother-daughter day out with her eldest child Esmeralda on Friday

The Hitch actress showcased her signature style in a monochromatic spotted blouse and cropped FRAME jeans as she held onto her child.

Carrying a brown paper bag, Eva hid behind cat-framed sunglasses as she paired her ensemble with heeled mules and a turquoise satchel bag.

The Stuck On You star beamed with joy as she showered her tot with affection, while letting her luscious tresses fall past her shoulders in a perfectly coiffed style.

Give me a kiss! Spotted embracing her 3-year-old, the American actress put on an effortlessly chic display in FRAME jeans as she walked along the streets of Hollywood

Speaking to E! News in September this year, Eva confessed that she can feel 'guilty' when it comes to juggling parenthood with her career in the movie industry.

She told the news outlet: 'Oh my God, nobody warns you about the guilt that you feel when you do work.

‘I don’t know how I find balance, because I think it is like a day to day kind of struggle, you know?’

She continued: 'I’m all for obviously taking care of myself… but that guilt… It’s like, “Ugh, this is gonna be there forever now.”‘

Working mother: Eva told E! News in September this year: 'Oh my God, nobody warns you about the guilt that you feel when you do work'

Eva launched her Plus Size fashion line, Eva Mendes X New York and Co. collection in 2013, which recently expanded to be inclusive of size 24 and 3x clothes, where it was originally sizes 0-20.

Not only is the Eva a mother-of-two and a fashion designer, but she is a high-flying actress known for parts in 2 Fast 2 Furious and The Place Beyond The Pines, a film that served as the setting for her own love story with co-star Ryan.

Recognized for maintaining a private relationship, the pair have been together since 2011, and share two daughters; Esmeralda and Amada, one, born in May last year.

Under the radar: Recognized for maintaining a private relationship, the pair have been together since 2011, and share two daughters, Esmeralda, 3, and Amada, 1