Eva Mendes Explains Her Clapback at Troll Who Called Her 'Old': 'I Take it as a Compliment'

Eva Mendes is far from offended when people diss her for growing older.
Earlier this month, the mother of two responded to an Instagram troll who said “she’s getting old” by embracing the critique, even thanking the commenter, “for the reminder that I’m still here. .”
Speaking to PEOPLE at the Create and Cultivate event in Los Angeles on Saturday, Mendes, who turns 46 next month, explained her reason for delivering the classy clapback.
“I was excited by