History of Eva Longoria in Timeline
"Eva Longoria is an American actress, producer, and director best known for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the ABC television series 'Desperate Housewives' (2004-2012), for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her career began with guest roles before landing a role on the CBS soap opera 'The Young and the Restless' (2001-2003)."
March 15, 1975: Birth of Eva Longoria
Eva Jacqueline Longoria was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 15, 1975.
1998: Miss Corpus Christi USA Win
Eva Longoria won the title of Miss Corpus Christi USA in 1998.
2001: Start of "The Young and the Restless" Role
Eva Longoria began her role as Isabella Braña on the CBS soap opera "The Young and the Restless" in 2001.
2001: Guest Appearance on "Beverly Hills, 90210"
Eva Longoria made a guest appearance on an episode of "Beverly Hills, 90210" in 2001.
2002: Marriage to Tyler Christopher
Eva Longoria married General Hospital star Tyler Christopher in 2002.
2003: Guest Appearance on "General Hospital"
Eva Longoria made a guest appearance on "General Hospital," which led to her role on "The Young and the Restless," in 2003.
2003: Casting in "Desperate Housewives" and "Carlita's Secret"
Eva Longoria was cast as Gabrielle Solis in "Desperate Housewives" and starred in and co-produced the direct-to-video film "Carlita's Secret" in 2003.
2003: People en Español's "Most Beautiful People"
Eva Longoria was listed among People en Español's "Most Beautiful People" in 2003.
2003: End of "The Young and the Restless" and Other Roles
Eva Longoria's time on "The Young and the Restless" ended in 2003. The same year, she appeared in the "Dragnet" revival, "Señorita Justice," and "The Dead Will Tell."
2004: Premiere of "Desperate Housewives"
Eva Longoria's breakout role as Gabrielle Solis in "Desperate Housewives" premiered in 2004.
2004: Divorce from Tyler Christopher
Eva Longoria and Tyler Christopher divorced in 2004.
January 2005: First Woman to Top Maxim's Hottest Female Stars List Twice
Eva Longoria was the first woman to top Maxim's Hottest Female Stars list in two consecutive years, achieving the ranking in 2005 and 2006, then ranking #9 in 2007.
2005: Launch of UnbeliEVAble Entertainment
Eva Longoria founded her film and television production company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, in 2005.
2005: Spokesperson for L'Oréal Paris
Eva Longoria became a spokesperson for L'Oréal Paris in 2005.
November 30, 2006: Engagement to Tony Parker
Eva Longoria and Tony Parker got engaged on November 30, 2006, after two years of dating.
2006: "The Sentinel" Release
Eva Longoria starred opposite Michael Douglas and Kiefer Sutherland in "The Sentinel" in 2006.
2006: Maxim's 100th Issue Cover Replica
Eva Longoria was featured on a 75-by-110-foot vinyl mesh replica of Maxim's 100th issue cover in 2006.
2006: Golden Globe Award Nomination and Other Accolades
Eva Longoria was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her role in "Desperate Housewives." She also received an ALMA Award and was named entertainer of the year in 2006.
2006: Eva's Heroes Foundation
Inspired by her sister with intellectual disabilities, Eva Longoria founded Eva's Heroes in 2006, a charity supporting young adults with developmental disabilities.
January 2007: First Face of Bebe Sport
Eva Longoria was chosen to be the first face of Bebe Sport and appeared in their Spring/Summer 2007 campaign in January 2007.
July 6, 2007: Civil Marriage to Tony Parker
On July 6, 2007, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker were officially married in a civil ceremony at a Paris city hall.
July 7, 2007: Catholic Wedding Ceremony
Eva Longoria and Tony Parker celebrated their marriage with a Catholic wedding ceremony at the Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois Church in Paris on July 7, 2007.
2007: #9 Ranking on Maxim's Hot 100 List
Eva Longoria was ranked #9 on Maxim's Hot 100 List in 2007.
March 2008: Beso Hollywood Opening
Eva Longoria opened her restaurant, Beso, in Hollywood in March 2008 with celebrity chef Todd English.
2008: "Over Her Dead Body" Release
Eva Longoria appeared in the film "Over Her Dead Body" in 2008.
2008: #14 Ranking in FHM's "Sexiest Women" Poll
Eva Longoria was ranked #14 in FHM's "Sexiest Women" poll in 2008.
June 1, 2009: Beginnings of Forbes Rankings
The period between June 1, 2009 and June 1, 2010 marked the start of Eva Longoria's appearances on Forbes lists for earnings.
September 2009: National Museum of the American Latino Commission Appointment
Eva Longoria was appointed to a bipartisan commission to establish a National Museum of the American Latino in September 2009.
2009: Learning Spanish
Despite growing up in a Tejano household, Eva Longoria did not learn to speak Spanish until 2009.
2009: Beso Las Vegas Opening
Eva Longoria and her investor-partners opened a Beso restaurant and Eve nightclub in Las Vegas's CityCenter in 2009.
2009: Chicano Studies Master's Program Enrollment
Eva Longoria enrolled in a Master's program in Chicano studies and political science at Cal State University, Northridge in 2009.
2009: Philanthropist of the Year and Fort Boyard Appearance
Eva Longoria was named Philanthropist of the Year by The Hollywood Reporter and appeared on Fort Boyard to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in 2009.
June 1, 2010: #4 Ranking on Forbes Prime Time's 10 Top-Earning Women
Eva Longoria was ranked #4 on Forbes Prime Time's 10 Top-Earning Women, with an estimated $12 million in earnings, for her work between June 1, 2009 and June 1, 2010.
November 17, 2010: Divorce Filing
Eva Longoria filed for divorce from Tony Parker on November 17, 2010, in Los Angeles, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason.
November 19, 2010: Tony 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: Judge on "The Next Food Network Star" and MTV EMAs Host
Eva Longoria served as a judge on "The Next Food Network Star" and hosted the MTV Europe Music Awards in Madrid, Spain in 2010.
2010: Ancestry Research
In 2010, research conducted by Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. revealed that Eva Longoria's oldest identifiable Spanish immigrant ancestor was her ninth great-grandfather, Lorenzo Suárez de Longoria, who was a colonist of the Viceroyalty of New Spain in 1603.
2010: Beso: Waiting on Fame Pilot
In 2010, a pilot episode for a reality series, Beso: Waiting on Fame, was scheduled to air on VH1, centered around Longoria's Hollywood Beso restaurant.
January 28, 2011: Divorce Finalized
Eva Longoria and Tony Parker's divorce was finalized in Texas on January 28, 2011. On the same day, Longoria's lawyer filed papers to dismiss her Los Angeles petition.
April 2011: Eva's Kitchen Publication
Eva Longoria's first book, Eva's Kitchen: Cooking with Love for Family and Friends, was published in April 2011.
July 28, 2011: Beso LLC Bankruptcy Proceedings
On July 28, 2011, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Nevada ordered Eva Longoria to appear in court regarding the financial status of her bankrupt Las Vegas restaurant, Beso LLC.
2011: Topping Forbes' Highest-Paid TV Actresses List
Eva Longoria topped the Forbes magazine list of highest-paid TV actresses in 2011.
2011: #14 Ranking in People's "Most Beautiful" List
Eva Longoria was ranked #14 on People's "Most Beautiful" list in 2011.
October 2012: McAfee Focus 2012 Speaker
Eva Longoria spoke at the McAfee Focus 2012 event in October 2012, addressing the theme of safety beyond computers.
2012: "For Greater Glory" Release
Eva Longoria appeared in the film "For Greater Glory" in 2012.
2012: Barack Obama Reelection Campaign Co-Chair
Eva Longoria was named co-chair of Barack Obama's reelection campaign in 2012 and spoke at the Democratic National Convention in support of his reelection.
2012: People's "Most Beautiful at Every Age"
People magazine named Eva Longoria one of the "Most Beautiful at Every Age" in 2012.
2012: Conclusion of "Desperate Housewives"
"Desperate Housewives," in which Eva Longoria starred as Gabrielle Solis, concluded in 2012.
2012: Lay's "Do Us A Flavor" Promotion
Eva Longoria partnered with Iron Chef Michael Symon in 2012 for PepsiCo's Lay's potato chips "Do Us A Flavor" contest.
May 2013: Master's Degree Completion
Eva Longoria received her master's degree in Chicano Studies from California State University, Northridge in May 2013.
May 2013: Chicano Studies Master's Degree Graduation
In May 2013, Eva Longoria graduated with a master's degree in Chicano studies from Cal State University, Northridge.
2013: Spokesperson for Sheba Cat Food
Eva Longoria appeared as a spokesperson for Sheba Cat Food in 2013.
2013: Executive Producer for "Devious Maids"
Eva Longoria began serving as one of the executive producers for the television series "Devious Maids" in 2013.
2013: Lay's "Do Us A Flavor" Promotion Continued
Eva Longoria's partnership with Lay's for the "Do Us A Flavor" contest continued into 2013.
May 2014: Latino Victory Project Initiation
Eva Longoria initiated the Latino Victory Project in May 2014 to raise funds for candidates and encourage voter participation.
2014: "Frontera" Release
Eva Longoria appeared in the film "Frontera" in 2014.
2014: Marianne Williamson Endorsement
Eva Longoria endorsed Marianne Williamson for California's 33rd congressional district in 2014.
2014: Start of Directing Career
Eva Longoria began directing episodes of various television series in 2014.
December 13, 2015: Engagement to José Antonio "Pepe" Bastón Patiño
Eva Longoria announced her engagement to Mexican businessman José Antonio "Pepe" Bastón Patiño, the then-president of Televisa, on December 13, 2015.
2015: Women's Apparel Collection Announcement
Eva Longoria announced her partnership with Sunrise Brands to create a women's apparel collection in 2015.
2015: Start of "Telenovela"
Eva Longoria starred in and co-produced the NBC sitcom "Telenovela," which premiered in 2015.
2015: Announcement of "Telenovela"
NBC announced plans for the sitcom "Telenovela," which would star Eva Longoria, in 2015.
May 21, 2016: Marriage to José Antonio "Pepe" Bastón Patiño
Eva Longoria and José Antonio "Pepe" Bastón Patiño were married in Mexico on May 21, 2016.
July 26, 2016: 2016 Democratic National Convention Speaker
Eva Longoria spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016.
August 2016: UnbeliEVAble Entertainment Deal with Universal Pictures
In August 2016, Eva Longoria's production company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, signed a two-year first-look deal with Universal Pictures.
2016: Continued L'Oréal Advertisements
Eva Longoria was still being featured in L'Oréal advertisements as of 2016.
2016: Women's Apparel Collection Launch
Eva Longoria's women's apparel collection, created in collaboration with Sunrise Brands, launched in Fall 2016.
2016: End of "Telenovela"
The NBC sitcom "Telenovela," starring Eva Longoria, ended after a short run in 2016.
2016: Guest Appearance on "Devious Maids"
Eva Longoria guest-starred in an episode of "Devious Maids" in 2016.
2016: "Redbook" Interview
Eva Longoria gave an interview to "Redbook" magazine in 2016.
2016: "Lowriders" Release
Eva Longoria appeared in the film "Lowriders" in 2016.
March 2017: Clothing Line Website Launch
Eva Longoria launched her clothing line website in March 2017.
March 2017: 200 Most Influential Philanthropists Recognition
Richtopia, a UK-based company, included Eva Longoria on its list of 200 Most Influential Philanthropists and Social Entrepreneurs Worldwide in March 2017.
December 19, 2017: Pregnancy Announcement
It was reported on December 19, 2017, that Eva Longoria was pregnant with her first child.
2017: Launch of Fashion and Perfume Brands
Eva Longoria launched her own fashion and perfume brands in 2017.
2017: Direction and New Projects
In 2017, Eva Longoria directed the season three finale of Black-ish and was also attached to the pilot of a new workplace comedy, Type-A.
August 5, 2018: Dog Days Premiere
On August 5, 2018, Eva Longoria attended the premiere of her film, Dog Days, with co-stars Vanessa Hudgens and Nina Dobrev.
2018: "Overboard" Release and Imagen Award Win
Eva Longoria appeared in the film "Overboard" and won an Imagen Award for Best Actress in 2018.
2018: Birth of Son
Eva Longoria gave birth to her son in 2018.
2018: Beto O'Rourke and Collin Allred Endorsements
In 2018, Eva Longoria endorsed Beto O'Rourke for Senate and Collin Allred for Texas's 32nd congressional district.
July 2019: Special Olympics Texas Summer Games Support
Eva Longoria showed her support for the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games in July 2019.
August 2019: Flamin' Hot Directing Announcement
In August 2019, Eva Longoria was announced as the director of Flamin' Hot, marking her feature-length directorial debut.
August 2020: 2020 Democratic National Convention Host
Eva Longoria hosted the first night of the virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention in August 2020.
September 2020: UnbeliEVAble Entertainment Deal with 20th Television
Eva Longoria's production company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, renewed a three-year first-look deal with 20th Television in September 2020.
2020: San Antonio Food Bank COVID-Relief Assistance
Eva Longoria assisted the San Antonio Food Bank with their COVID-relief efforts in 2020.
2020: Angel City FC Ownership
In 2020, Eva Longoria joined the ownership group of Angel City FC, a National Women's Soccer League team.
January 2, 2021: Georgia Runoff Elections Voter Outreach
Eva Longoria participated in a VoteRiders textbanking event with America Ferrera on January 2, 2021, to help educate Latina voters in Georgia about voter ID laws.
2021: Daytime Emmy Nomination
Eva Longoria was nominated for a Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Award for her direction of the television series "Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love" in 2021.
2021: Brown-ish Development
In 2021, Eva Longoria collaborated with Kenya Barris to develop a new television series, Brown-ish, centered around a Latino family.
December 2023: Disney's Candlelight Processional Guest Narrator
Eva Longoria was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World in December 2023.
2023: "Flamin' Hot" Directorial Debut and Oscar Nomination
Eva Longoria made her feature film directorial debut with "Flamin' Hot," which was nominated for Best Song at the 96th Academy Awards, in 2023.
2023: Flamin' Hot Release and Controversy
Eva Longoria's directorial debut, Flamin' Hot, was released in 2023 and was met with controversy surrounding the authenticity of the movie's subject matter.
2023: Acquisition of UnbeliEVAble Entertainment
Eva Longoria's production company, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, was acquired by Hyphenate Media Group in 2023.
March 2024: Courage and Civility Award Recipient
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, which supports programs for Latinas.
June 2024: L.A. Influential Feature
The Los Angeles Times featured Eva Longoria in its "L.A. Influential" series in June 2024, recognizing her as a creator making her mark in Los Angeles.
August 22, 2024: 2024 Democratic National Convention Speaker
Eva Longoria spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22, 2024.
2024: Potential Senate Run Speculation
Texas Monthly mentioned Eva Longoria as a possible top Democratic contender for the 2024 United States Senate election in Texas.