History of Eva Longoria in Timeline

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.

September 2009: Appointment to Bipartisan Commission

In September 2009, Eva Longoria was appointed to a bipartisan commission tasked with establishing 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. She sought a deeper understanding of her community's experiences to better contribute to creating change.

2009: Named Philanthropist of the Year by The Hollywood Reporter

In 2009, Eva Longoria was named Philanthropist of the Year by The Hollywood Reporter in recognition of her commitment to Latino causes and community service. Also in 2009, she appeared on Fort Boyard and helped raise 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." 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.

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

In October 2012, Eva Longoria spoke at the McAfee Focus 2012 event, highlighting the theme of safety extending beyond computers to financial and emotional security, as well as the results of her philanthropic work.

2012: Co-chair of Obama's Reelection Campaign

In 2012, Eva Longoria was one of seven Californians named co-chair of Barack Obama's reelection campaign. Also in 2012, on September 6th, she spoke at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, endorsing President Obama.

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.

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 "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.

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: Inclusion in Richtopia's List

In March 2017, Eva Longoria was recognized by UK-based company Richtopia as one of the 200 Most Influential Philanthropists and Social Entrepreneurs Worldwide, ranking at No. 42.

December 19, 2017: Announcement of Pregnancy

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 Senator Ted Cruz, and Colin Allred for Texas's 32nd congressional district against then-incumbent Rep. Pete Sessions.

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.

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 during the pandemic.

January 2, 2021: Participation in 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 in preparation for the state's runoff elections.

2021: Investment in Mexican football club Necaxa

In 2021, Eva Longoria became part of a high-profile investment group, NX Football USA, LLC, which acquired a 50% ownership stake in the Mexican football club Necaxa. Longoria was one of the most visible figures in this new era, joined by other investors and celebrities like Mesut Özil, Shawn Marion, Justin Verlander, and Kate Upton.

2023: Condemnation of Hamas and Support for Israel

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

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. This was in recognition of her charity work through the Eva Longoria Foundation, which supports programs for Latinas.

April 2024: Investment in Wrexham AFC

In April 2024, Eva Longoria, as part of Necaxa’s investment team, expanded their international presence by acquiring a 5% stake in Wrexham AFC, the Welsh club revived by actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. McElhenney and Reynolds also became minority stakeholders in Necaxa as part of a reciprocal partnership.

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 and her family moved out of the United States and now split their time between Mexico and Spain.

2024: Potential Senate Contender

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