The actress is meeting families staying at Ronald McDonald House and visiting a local McDonald’s restaurant.

Eva Mendes told Deborah Knight her family has relied heavily on the charity, with her cousin’s child receiving support.

“There were years where my cousin was travelling the country and needing help to keep the family together.

“Ronald McDonald was there for her, so I have that extra connection to the charity because of that.”

Eva is Down Under with her long-time partner Ryan Gosling, who has been filming The Fall Guy in Sydney.

$2 from every Big Mac sold tomorrow will go directly to Ronald McDonald House charities.

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