Women’s Health cover
Mendes appears on the cover of April 2015 issue of Women’s Health. She talks about her newborn daughter and being photographed in public.
I’m actually enjoying the sleepless nights because it’s bonding with my little girl…I don’t feel like I’ve really earned the right [to give motherly advice.] I want to respect all the moms out there. They’re going to be like, ‘You know what? You’re a few months in. Just shut up.
Flare cover
Mendes appears on the cover of the May 2014 issue of Flare magazine. She talks about her favorite film actresses, body conscious clothes, and why she hates skinny jeans.
I’m always in dresses, in skirts—I think they’re so easy. People are always saying, ‘I love jeans, they’re so casual and easy,’ but I think jeans aren’t easy. They’re my worst nightmare.
Allure cover
Mendes appears on the cover of the August 2010 issue of Allure magazine. She talks about her image, nudity in Hollywood, and loving herself.
I’m definitely responsible for the image that I put out there, but it does become frustrating, because I don’t want ‘sexy’ to be my defining characteristic. I’d love for my ambition and will and intellect and sense of humor to define me as well.
Maxim cover
Mendes appears on the cover of the November 2007 issue of Maxim magazine. She talks about being tough.
It’s funny. People think I’m tough because of the characters I play. In real life I’m not tough. I’m more of a cuddle bug than a tough sex goddess. I may look like a bad girl, but I’m just built that way. I’m actually a good girl.
Maxim cover
Mendes appears on the cover of the February 2007 issue of Maxim magazine. She talks about the girls from LA and Children of the Corn V.
I was awful in Children. It was my first movie, and I hadn’t acted since being the fairy godmother in fourth grade. I’m not fishing for a compliment, but C5, as I call it, was a disaster.