Hollywood star Eva Mendes has entered rehab to tackle substance-abuse problems, according to a report by People magazine.
The 33-year-old star of 'We Own the Night' is reported to have been undergoing treatment at Utah's Cirque Lodge centre for several weeks.
A representative for Mendes People's website: "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."
Last year Cirque Lodge was in the headlines after actress Lindsay Lohan checked into the facility following dual arrests for drink-driving.
Mendes is one of the best known Latino actresses in Hollywood, having risen to prominence after landing a role with Denzel Washington in 2001 hit 'Training Day'.
Later this year she will appear in a remake of 'The Women', starring alongside Meg Ryan, Annette Bening, Debra Messing, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Bette Midler.
