Eva Mendes recently shared her admiration for her mom, Eva Perez Suarez, who bravely confronted cancer with humor and positivity. Mendes, speaking with Shop TODAY, highlighted her mother’s remarkable strength despite facing personal tragedies, including the loss of her brother to cancer.

“She lost my brother, just a few years ago, to cancer. This woman is incredible,” Mendes expressed. Despite the challenges, Suarez maintains her humor, with Mendes describing her as “funny as all hell.”

In 2022, Mendes acknowledged her mom’s resilience, calling her “a survivor in every way.” However, in January 2024, she revealed her ongoing health struggles, referring to her as a “cancer survivor” on Instagram.

Mendes accompanies her mother to doctor’s appointments, where Suarez’s witty response to medical inquiries reflects her resilient spirit. Through social media, Mendes showcases their bond, often praising her mom’s strength and sharing humorous imitations of her Cuban mother’s mannerisms.

“I see everything through my mom’s eyes,” Mendes reflected, capturing the enduring influence and support of her remarkable mother.