Eva Mendes in Rehab

Eva Mendes checked into Utah's Cirque Lodge and has been in the facility, which deals with substance-abuse problems, for several weeks.

"Eva has been working hard for the past year and made a positive decision to take some much-needed time off to proactively attend to some personal issues that, while not critical, she felt deserved some outside professional support. Out of respect for Eva's privacy, we do not wish to discuss further details."

Cirque Lodge became a familiar name last year, when Lindsay Lohan checked in for treatment. The substance for which Mendes is being treated has not been reported.

At last year's Cannes Film Festival, Mendes told reporters that to feel comfortable doing a sex scene with Joaquin Phoenix in We Own the Night, which also starred Mark Wahlberg and Robert Duvall, she required a drink. - Hahaha! Like there's any connection whatsoever to her substance abuse and her sarcastic statement. Um, kkkay.

Sometimes rehab is used to make a comeback and salvage a career (Lindsay Lohan possibly), other times some celebs are actually interested in getting better. I think Eva will do fine.

It's great that we've moved past the stigma of seeking professional help and going to rehab. :) Many people are benefiting from activists like Betty Ford who really paved the way by coming forward with her addiction. Sorry for being boring. But it's Friday, I can do whateva I please.

Who knew Eva was a drunk? I've read no drunk ass bitch stories about her. I guess she's really good at keeping the parties indoors?

Good luck and get well soon. :)


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