Eiza González’s path to Hollywood wasn’t a straight shot – it’s the story of a determined actress who’s carefully carved out her place on both sides of the border. Born in Sonora, Mexico, González first caught widespread attention as a teenager on telenovelas, but her ambitions – and talent – quickly outgrew her local fame.
Her big Hollywood break came with “Baby Driver,” where she stole scenes with both attitude and charisma, and she’s been on a steady climb ever since. From battling monsters in “Godzilla vs. Kong” to outsmarting the system in “I Care A Lot,” González keeps proving she’s much more than just a pretty face; she’s a performer with range and drive. Off camera, she’s spoken candidly about the real hurdles – like learning English as an adult and navigating the stereotypes Hollywood still clings to.
Though González dazzles on red carpets and has become something of a style icon, her approach to the public eye is noticeably measured. Unlike those celebrities who invite followers into every corner of their lives on social media, she keeps her online presence relatively low-key, focusing on work projects, travels, and the occasional snapshot with family or friends.
Inside Eiza’s Dating Life
The gossip columns have always had their eye on González’s love life, sometimes more than she’d probably prefer. Lately, she’s been linked to Bulgarian tennis star Grigor Dimitrov – the two were first spotted together in late 2022. They haven’t been flashy about it, but observant fans have caught glimpses of them at events or out together.
Her dating history, predictably, reads like a who’s-who of Hollywood (and beyond). In 2022 alone, she had brief connections with NBA player Ben Simmons and “Aquaman” himself, Jason Momoa. Before that, there was a whirlwind romance with Timothée Chalamet, some red carpet turns with Australian actor Luke Bracey, and a headline-making pairing with Josh Duhamel after his split from Fergie. Go back a little further, and you’ll find González linked with Liam Hemsworth during a very public breakup with Miley Cyrus.
Despite the media’s fascination, González tends to keep a lid on all this. In a rare comment to Cosmopolitan, she summed up her priorities: “I’m constantly falling in and out of love. But I’m more into the idea of being in a loving relationship with myself. I’m focusing on the love of my life, which is my career right now.”
Managing Fame – Her Way
One thing that sets González apart is her ability to keep the attention where she wants it – firmly on her work. She almost never discusses her romantic life in interviews and can deftly steer conversation back to her films if a question gets too personal. As she told Entertainment Weekly, “I just want people to focus on my work. At the end of the day, I’m an actress. I’m not here to sell my personal life.”
Past Relationships
Grigor Dimitrov
Guy Binns
Jason Momoa
Ben Simmons
Paul Rabil
Dusty Lachowicz
Timothée Chalamet
Julian Edelman
Luke Bracey
Klay Thompson
Josh Duhamel
D.J. Cotrona
Liam Hemsworth
Pepe Diaz
Alejandro Fernández
Striking this kind of balance isn’t easy in the age of oversharing – but for González, it seems to be working. She’s managed to build a growing international career while staying true to herself, carefully choosing what to share and what to keep private. As her star continues to rise, only time will tell whether she’ll let the world in a little more or keep things as guarded as ever. But for now, González is doing things her way – and it’s hard not to root for her.
