Even though it's a brand-new year, Eva Mendes and her kids are sticking to their favorite Halloween tradition. Year after year, Eva finds herself stepping into the iconic role of Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, alongside her daughters, Esmeralda, who's now 5, and Amada, who's 3. And guess what? It's not Eva's idea—it’s her little ones who are the masterminds behind this recurring costume choice. These adorable munchkins have convinced their mom to keep the tradition alive, much to the delight of fans everywhere.

On the last day of October, Eva couldn't help but share a playful glimpse of her annual Halloween transformation. In a selfie posted to her Instagram Stories, she revealed her classic look with a touch of humor. "My kid did this," she captioned the photo, showing herself in full Dorothy regalia, complete with army-green makeup and a witchy twist. "Another Halloween. Another Dorothy. And I’m another witch." Eva’s lighthearted take on the holiday shows just how much fun she has indulging her kids' whims.

Why The Wizard of Oz Is a Family Favorite

For Eva and her partner, Ryan Gosling, the magic of The Wizard of Oz never fades. Their kids are absolutely enchanted by the classic story, so much so that they insist on dressing up as characters from the film every Halloween. Eva shared her family’s costume tradition during an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she joked about their unwavering commitment to Dorothy. “They’ve been Dorothy every year,” she laughed. “We’ve even joked about doing a bloody Dorothy—like, ‘Maybe we could add some blood to the outfit?’ But really, Dorothy again?” Despite the playful teasing, Eva’s clearly all in for her daughters' joy.

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Eva's Parenting Challenges Beyond Halloween

While getting her kids ready for Halloween is just part of the fun, Eva admits that parenting comes with its own set of challenges. For her, the hardest part isn’t deciding what costumes to wear—it’s figuring out the perfect snacks to bring along on outings. Eva shared this parenting struggle with Kelly Clarkson, revealing the lengths she goes to keep her daughters happy. “The hardest part [of parenting] hands-down is the amount of snacks I have to carry with me all day long, and the variety,” she joked. “They like something different, so you need to keep it fresh, especially on long car rides. Even going to the grocery store, I need to bring food in the car. Those are the worst!”

The Sweet Reward of Parenting

For all the challenges that come with raising two spirited daughters, Eva cherishes the moments that make it all worthwhile. She opened up about the joys of parenting during an appearance on Access Daily, where she shared the sweetest part of her day. “It’s so hard, of course,” she admitted. “But it’s that feeling at the end of the day when you put them to bed. Ryan and I kind of look at each other like, ‘We did it, we did it. We came out relatively unscathed.’” Eva’s heartfelt words remind us of the love and teamwork that make parenting such a rewarding journey.

As much as we love seeing Eva and her kids embrace their Wizard of Oz tradition, fans are hoping Ryan might join in on the fun next year. Picture him as the Tin Man—doesn’t that sound like a scene straight out of the movie? Here’s to a magical Halloween for the entire family!