History of Eva Longoria in Timeline

Eva Longoria is an accomplished American actress, producer, director, and businesswoman. She gained initial recognition for her role on 'The Young and the Restless' before achieving widespread fame as Gabrielle Solis on the hit TV series 'Desperate Housewives,' earning her multiple awards and nominations. Longoria has also appeared in several films, including 'The Sentinel' and 'Overboard,' and she recently won a Screen Actors Guild Award for her guest-starring role in 'Only Murders in the Building.'

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2002: Marriage to Tyler Christopher

In 2002, Eva Longoria married actor Tyler Christopher.

November 2004: Meeting Tony Parker

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

2004: Divorce from Tyler Christopher

In 2004, Eva Longoria divorced actor Tyler Christopher.

November 30, 2006: Engagement to Tony Parker

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

June 2007: Prenuptial Agreement Signed

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

July 6, 2007: Civil Wedding to Tony Parker

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

July 7, 2007: Catholic Wedding Ceremony

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: Amendment of Prenuptial Agreement

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

September 2009: Appointment 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: Enrollment 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 for her NCLR involvement and charity work.

2009: Philanthropist of the Year Award & Fort Boyard appearance

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

November 17, 2010: Filing for Divorce from Tony Parker

On November 17, 2010, Eva Longoria filed for divorce from Tony Parker in Los Angeles, citing "irreconcilable differences."

November 19, 2010: Parker Files for Divorce

On November 19, 2010, Tony Parker filed for divorce from Eva Longoria in Bexar County, Texas, citing "discord or conflict of personalities".

2010: Genealogical Research

According to research in 2010 by Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., 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.

January 28, 2011: Divorce Finalized

On January 28, 2011, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker's divorce was finalized in Texas.

April 2011: Publication of "Eva's Kitchen: Cooking with Love for Family and Friends"

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: Speaker at McAfee Focus 2012 Event

In October 2012, Eva Longoria spoke at the McAfee Focus 2012 event, highlighting safety in various aspects of life influenced by her philanthropic efforts.

2012: Co-chair of Obama's Reelection Campaign

In 2012, Eva Longoria was named co-chair of Barack Obama's reelection campaign.

May 2013: Graduation with Master's Degree

In May 2013, Eva Longoria graduated with a master's degree in Chicano studies.

May 2014: Initiation of 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: Endorsement of Marianne Williamson

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

December 13, 2015: Engagement to José Antonio Bastón

On December 13, 2015, Eva Longoria announced her engagement to Mexican businessman José Antonio "Pepe" Bastón Patiño.

May 21, 2016: Marriage to José Antonio Bastón

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

July 26, 2016: Speaker at the 2016 Democratic National Convention

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

March 2017: Included in Richtopia's List of Influential Philanthropists

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

December 19, 2017: Pregnancy Announcement

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

2018: Endorsement of Beto O'Rourke and Colin Allred

In 2018, Eva Longoria endorsed Beto O'Rourke for Senate and Colin Allred for Texas's 32nd congressional district.

2018: Birth of Son

In 2018, Eva Longoria gave birth to a son.

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July 2019: Support for Special Olympics Texas Summer Games

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

August 2020: Host of the 2020 Democratic National Convention

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

2020: Assistance to San Antonio Food Bank

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

January 2, 2021: VoteRiders Textbanking Event

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

March 2024: Courage and Civility Award

In March 2024, Eva Longoria was granted the $50 million Courage and Civility Award by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in recognition of her charity work through the Eva Longoria Foundation.