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 on "The Young and the Restless" before achieving widespread fame as Gabrielle Solis in "Desperate Housewives," earning her multiple awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe nod. Longoria has also appeared in numerous films like "The Sentinel" and "Overboard". Recently, she guest-starred in "Only Murders in the Building," adding another Screen Actors Guild Award to her accolades. Beyond acting, Longoria is also involved in producing, directing, and various business ventures.

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2002: Marriage to Tyler Christopher

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

November 30, 2006: Engagement to Tony Parker

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

2006: Founding of 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. The inspiration for this charity came from her sister, who has intellectual disabilities.

June 2007: Signing of Prenuptial Agreement

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

July 6, 2007: Civil Service Marriage to Tony Parker

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

July 7, 2007: Catholic Wedding Ceremony 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, a day after their civil service.

June 2009: Amendment to Prenuptial Agreement

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

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. She sought a deeper understanding of her community's experiences to better contribute to creating change.

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." She also canceled her scheduled appearance at the 2010 American Music Awards.

2010: Ancestry Research by Henry Louis Gates Jr.

In 2010, research conducted by Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. revealed that Eva Longoria's oldest identifiable Spanish immigrant ancestor was Lorenzo Suárez de Longoria, born in Oviedo in 1592, who colonized the Viceroyalty of New Spain in 1603.

January 28, 2011: Finalization of Divorce from Tony Parker

On January 28, 2011, the divorce between Eva Longoria and Tony Parker was finalized in Texas, the same day that Longoria's lawyer filed papers to dismiss her Los Angeles petition.

May 2013: Graduation with Master's Degree

In May 2013, Eva Longoria graduated with a master's degree in Chicano studies from Cal State University, Northridge, completing her studies that she began in 2009.

December 13, 2015: Engagement to José Antonio "Pepe" Bastón Patiño

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

May 21, 2016: Marriage to José Antonio "Pepe" Bastón Patiño

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

December 19, 2017: Announcement of Pregnancy

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

2018: Birth of First Child

In 2018, Eva Longoria gave birth to her first child, 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, which were hosted by Toyota Field and Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas.