Eva Mendes - Met Ball 2012

Eva Mendes is red hot on the red carpet at the 2012 Met Ball held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 7) in New York City.

The 38-year-old actress wore a Prada tangerine silk strapless peplum waisted gown with a plexi and resin stone embroidered bustier and turban style head band. She paired her dress with a Prada clutch and shoes and Fred Leighton jewelry. She also wore a David Webb ring.

In case you missed it, check out Eva‘s appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that aired today, during which Ellen grilled her about boyfriend Ryan Gosling.