History of Eva Longoria in Timeline

Eva Longoria is a multifaceted American actress, producer, director, and businesswoman. She gained initial recognition for her role in 'The Young and the Restless' before achieving widespread fame as Gabrielle Solis in 'Desperate Housewives,' earning her awards and a Golden Globe nomination. Longoria has also appeared in films like 'The Sentinel' and 'Overboard,' receiving an Imagen Award for the latter. More recently, she guest-starred in 'Only Murders in the Building,' adding another Screen Actors Guild Award to her accolades.

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2002: Married Tyler Christopher

In 2002, Eva Longoria married actor Tyler Christopher, star of General Hospital.

November 2004: Met Tony Parker

In November 2004, Eva Longoria met Tony Parker, then the point guard for the San Antonio Spurs.

2004: Divorced Tyler Christopher

In 2004, Eva Longoria divorced actor Tyler Christopher.

November 30, 2006: Engaged to Tony Parker

On November 30, 2006, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker became engaged.

2006: Founded Eva's Heroes

In 2006, Eva Longoria founded Eva's Heroes, a charity based in San Antonio, Texas, to support young adults with developmental disabilities, inspired by her sister.

June 2007: Signed Prenuptial Agreement

In June 2007, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker signed a prenuptial agreement, a month before their wedding.

July 6, 2007: Civil Wedding with Tony Parker

On July 6, 2007, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker had a civil wedding service at a Paris city hall.

July 7, 2007: Catholic Wedding with Tony Parker

On July 7, 2007, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker had a Catholic wedding ceremony at the Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois Church in Paris.

June 2009: Amended Prenuptial Agreement

In June 2009, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker amended their prenuptial agreement.

September 2009: Appointed to National Museum Commission

In September 2009, Eva Longoria was appointed to a bipartisan commission to establish a National Museum of the American Latino.

2009: Enrolled in Master's Program

In 2009, Eva Longoria enrolled in a Master's program in Chicano studies and political science at Cal State University, Northridge, to deepen her understanding of her community for her NCLR and charity work.

2009: Named Philanthropist of the Year

In 2009, Eva Longoria was named Philanthropist of the Year by The Hollywood Reporter for her dedication to Latino causes. Also in 2009, she appeared on Fort Boyard and helped attract more than €20,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

November 17, 2010: Filed for Divorce from Tony Parker

On November 17, 2010, Eva Longoria filed for divorce from Tony Parker in Los Angeles, citing "irreconcilable differences" after discovering hundreds of text messages from another woman on his phone. She also canceled her appearance at the 2010 American Music Awards.

2010: Discovered Spanish Ancestry

According to research in 2010, Eva Longoria's oldest identifiable Spanish immigrant ancestor is her ninth great-grandfather, Lorenzo Suárez de Longoria, who was a colonist of the Viceroyalty of New Spain in 1603.

2010: Related to Meryl Streep

In 2010, Eva Longoria appeared on "Faces of America" where she discovered she’s related to actress Meryl Streep.

January 28, 2011: Divorce from Tony Parker Finalized

On January 28, 2011, Eva Longoria's divorce from Tony Parker was finalized in Texas, the same day her lawyer dismissed her Los Angeles petition.

April 2011: Published "Eva's Kitchen"

In April 2011, Eva Longoria's first book, "Eva's Kitchen: Cooking with Love for Family and Friends", was published.

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October 2012: Spoke at McAfee Focus 2012 event

In October 2012, Eva Longoria spoke at the McAfee Focus 2012 event, highlighting the importance of safety beyond computers, including financial and emotional security stemming from her philanthropic work.

2012: Co-chair of Obama's Reelection Campaign

In 2012, Eva Longoria was named a co-chair of Barack Obama's reelection campaign and spoke at the 2012 Democratic National Convention to endorse his reelection.

May 2013: Graduated with Master's Degree

In May 2013, Eva Longoria graduated with a master's degree in Chicano studies from Cal State University, Northridge.

May 2014: Initiated Latino Victory Project

In May 2014, Eva Longoria initiated the Latino Victory Project to raise funds for candidates and efforts to get out the vote.

2014: Endorsed Marianne Williamson

In 2014, Eva Longoria endorsed Marianne Williamson for California's 33rd congressional district.

December 13, 2015: Engaged to José Antonio Bastón

On December 13, 2015, Eva Longoria reported her engagement to Mexican businessman José Antonio "Pepe" Bastón Patiño, then the president of Televisa.

May 21, 2016: Married José Antonio Bastón

On May 21, 2016, Eva Longoria married José Antonio "Pepe" Bastón Patiño in Mexico.

July 26, 2016: Spoke at 2016 Democratic National Convention

On July 26, 2016, Eva Longoria spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

March 2017: Named as Influential Philanthropist

In March 2017, Eva Longoria was included at No. 42 on Richtopia's list of 200 Most Influential Philanthropists and Social Entrepreneurs Worldwide.

December 19, 2017: Announced Pregnancy

On December 19, 2017, it was reported that Eva Longoria was pregnant with her first child.

2018: Endorsed Political Candidates in Texas

In 2018, Eva Longoria endorsed Beto O'Rourke for Senate against Senator Ted Cruz, as well as Colin Allred for Texas's 32nd congressional district.

2018: Birth of Son

In 2018, Eva Longoria gave birth to her son.

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July 2019: Supported Special Olympics Texas Summer Games

In July 2019, Eva Longoria supported the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games in San Antonio, Texas.

August 2020: Hosted 2020 Democratic National Convention

In August 2020, Eva Longoria hosted the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, which was held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Assisted San Antonio Food Bank

In 2020, Eva Longoria assisted the San Antonio Food Bank with their COVID-relief efforts.

January 2, 2021: Participated in VoteRiders Event

On January 2, 2021, Eva Longoria participated in a VoteRiders textbanking event with America Ferrera to educate Latina voters about Georgia's voter ID laws.

2021: Investment in Necaxa Football Club

In 2021, Eva Longoria joined a high-profile investment group, NX Football USA, LLC, which acquired a 50% ownership stake in the Mexican football club Necaxa, making her one of the visible faces of the club's new era. Other investors included former D.C. United MLS owners, Swansea City A.F.C. executives, Mesut Özil, Shawn Marion, Justin Verlander and Kate Upton.

2023: Expressed Support for Israel

In 2023, following the October 7 attacks, Eva Longoria condemned Hamas and expressed support for Israel, leading to a falling out with Huda Kattan due to her continued support for Israel's military actions in Gaza.

March 2024: Granted Courage and Civility Award

In March 2024, Eva Longoria was granted a $50 million Courage and Civility Award by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez for her charity work through the Eva Longoria Foundation supporting programs for Latinas.

April 2024: Stake in Wrexham AFC

In April 2024, Eva Longoria's investment team expanded their international presence by acquiring a 5% stake in Wrexham AFC, a Welsh club. In a reciprocal agreement, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds became minority stakeholders in Necaxa.