History of Eva Longoria in Timeline

Eva Longoria is an American actress, producer, director, and businesswoman who gained recognition for her role on "The Young and the Restless" before achieving widespread fame as Gabrielle Solis on "Desperate Housewives," earning her multiple accolades, including Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Golden Globe nomination. She has also starred in several films, such as "The Sentinel" and "Overboard," and won 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 accomplishments.

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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 became engaged to Tony Parker.

2006: Founded Eva's Heroes

In 2006, Eva Longoria founded Eva's Heroes, a charity based in San Antonio, Texas, which supports young adults with developmental disabilities. The charity was inspired by her sister, who has intellectual disabilities.

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: Married Tony Parker in Civil Service

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

July 7, 2007: Married Tony Parker in Catholic Wedding

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 tasked with establishing 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. She aimed to gain a better understanding of her community to help create change through her charity work.

2009: Named Philanthropist of the Year

In 2009, Eva Longoria was named Philanthropist of the Year by The Hollywood Reporter, recognizing her commitment to Latino causes and community contributions. She also appeared on Fort Boyard in 2009, raising over €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 text messages from another woman on Parker's phone.

2010: Genealogy 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 (modern-day Mexico) in 1603.

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 First Book

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

October 2012: Spoke at McAfee Focus 2012 Event

In October 2012, Eva Longoria spoke at the McAfee Focus 2012 event, focusing on the theme of safety beyond computers, encompassing financial and emotional security, resulting from philanthropic efforts.

2012: Co-Chaired Obama's Reelection Campaign

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

May 2013: Graduated with a 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 the 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.

May 21, 2016: Married José Antonio Bastón

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

July 26, 2016: Spoke at the Democratic National Convention

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

March 2017: Included on List of Most Influential Philanthropists

In March 2017, UK-based company Richtopia included Eva Longoria at No. 42 on its list of 200 Most Influential Philanthropists and Social Entrepreneurs Worldwide.

December 19, 2017: Reported Pregnant with First Child

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

2018: Endorsed Beto O'Rourke and Colin Allred

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 against then-incumbent Rep. Pete Sessions.

2018: Gave Birth to Son

In 2018, Eva Longoria gave birth to a son.

July 2019: Supported Special Olympics Texas Summer Games

In July 2019, Eva Longoria supported the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games hosted by Toyota Field and Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas.

August 2020: Hosted 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: Assisted San Antonio Food Bank with COVID-Relief Efforts

In 2020, Eva Longoria assisted the San Antonio Food Bank with their COVID-19 relief efforts.

January 2, 2021: Participated in VoteRiders Textbanking Event

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

2021: Investment in Necaxa

In 2021, Eva Longoria joined a star-studded ownership group as part of NX Football USA, LLC's investment in the Mexican football club Necaxa, acquiring a 50% stake. Longoria became a visible and influential figure, joined by other celebrities and sports figures.

2023: Condemned Hamas and Expressed Support for Israel

In 2023, following the October 7 attacks, Eva Longoria condemned Hamas and expressed support for Israel.

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, which supports programs for Latinas.

April 2024: Investment in Wrexham AFC

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