Childhood and Education Journey of Eva Longoria in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Eva Longoria. From birth to education, explore key events.

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 television series 'Desperate Housewives,' earning her Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Golden Globe nomination. She has also starred in films like 'The Sentinel' and 'Overboard'. More recently, she appeared on 'Only Murders in the Building,' winning another Screen Actors Guild Award.

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2002: Marriage to Tyler Christopher

In 2002, Eva Longoria married actor Tyler Christopher, who starred in General Hospital.

November 2004: Meeting Tony Parker

In November 2004, Eva Longoria met Tony Parker, who was then the 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 got engaged.

June 2007: Prenuptial Agreement Signed

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

July 6, 2007: Civil Wedding Ceremony

On July 6, 2007, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker had a civil wedding ceremony 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: Prenuptial Agreement Amended

In June 2009, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker amended their prenuptial agreement, two years after it was signed.

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: 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 of her community for her charity work.

2009: Philanthropist of the Year & Fort Boyard appearance

In 2009, Eva Longoria was named Philanthropist of the Year by The Hollywood Reporter for her commitment to Latino causes and community work. Also in 2009, she appeared on Fort Boyard and helped raise more than €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" and requesting restoration of her family name and spousal support.

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: Ancestry Research

In 2010, research by Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. revealed that Eva Longoria's oldest identifiable Spanish immigrant ancestor was Lorenzo Suárez de Longoria, a colonist of the Viceroyalty of New Spain (modern-day Mexico) 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

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

October 2012: Speaker at McAfee Focus 2012 Event

In October 2012, Eva Longoria spoke at the McAfee Focus 2012 event, highlighting the theme of safety encompassing financial and emotional security, arising from her philanthropic work.

2012: Co-chair of Barack Obama's reelection campaign

In 2012, Eva Longoria was named co-chair of Barack Obama's reelection campaign, and on September 6, 2012 she spoke at the Democratic National Convention endorsing Obama.

May 2013: Graduation with a 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, who was then the president of Televisa.

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 included 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: Endorsements for Senate and Congressional Candidates

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

2018: Birth of First Child

In 2018, Eva Longoria gave birth to her first child, a son.

July 2019: Support for Special Olympics Texas Summer Games

In July 2019, Eva Longoria supported the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games held at Toyota Field and Morgan's Wonderland 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, which was 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 about Georgia's voter ID laws.

2023: Support for Israel and Criticism

In 2023, following the outbreak of the Israel–Hamas war, Eva Longoria posted Instagram stories expressing support for Israel. The posts were met with criticism, including accusations of spreading misinformation.

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 his fiancée Lauren Sánchez, recognizing her charity work through the Eva Longoria Foundation in support of programs for Latinas.

August 22, 2024: Speaker at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

On August 22, 2024, Eva Longoria spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

November 2024: Move Out of the United States

In November 2024, Eva Longoria revealed that she moved out of the United States with her family and they split their time between Mexico and Spain.

December 2024: Huda Kattan's Remarks

In December 2024, Huda Kattan remarked that "many of her friends wanted to educate themselves on the topic, unlike Longoria," underscoring her disappointment in the actress’s unwillingness to engage further with the Israel-Hamas war issue.

2024: Potential Democratic Contender

In 2024, Texas Monthly touted Eva Longoria as a potential top Democratic contender in the United States Senate election in Texas, citing her past refusal to rule out a run for office in the future.