When Eiza González first heard she was “too pretty” for a role, she thought it was a joke. But as it kept happening, the 34-year-old actress realized Hollywood wasn’t praising her looks — it was punishing her for them. “They’d say, ‘She’s too hot for the role,’” Eiza told InStyle. “And I’d think, what about Margot Robbie? She’s stunning and still plays deep, complex roles.”

It wasn’t vanity — it was confusion. The Mexico City–born star admitted she began questioning everything about herself. “I had an identity crisis for a long time,” she said. “Do I shave my head? Dress down? Cover up?”

Known for films like Baby Driver and Godzilla vs. Kong, Eiza fought to be seen for her talent, not just her beauty. But behind that glamorous image was a young woman trying to break barriers for Latina women in Hollywood. “Growing up, I didn’t see Mexican women like me in major campaigns,” she told Vogue. “Now, girls back home can look at a Louis Vuitton ad and see someone who looks like them. That means everything.”

Her journey hasn’t been without heartbreak. Years ago, she discovered her boyfriend’s betrayal — on the cover of a magazine. Instead of letting it destroy her, she rebuilt her career from scratch, guided by her mother’s support and her own resilience.

Now, Eiza stands proud — not for fitting an image, but for shattering it. “It’s about being authentic,” she said softly. “About being seen for who you really are.”