In brief
In a revealing interview, actress Eva Longoria discusses her family's relocation from the United States, splitting time between Mexico and Spain due to an increasingly troubling American climate post-pandemic.
Eva Longoria, known for her role in Desperate Housewives, has opened up about her family's significant decision to leave the United States, now alternating between life in Mexico and Spain. In the latest issue of Marie Claire, she expressed concerns over what she described as a changing vibe in America since the Covid-19 pandemic, underscored by issues like homelessness and high taxes in her home state of California, not to mention the political landscape following the re-election of Donald Trump.Feeling "privileged" to make such a move, Longoria acknowledged that many Americans are not as fortunate, stating, “They’re going to be stuck in this dystopian country." As a prominent figure in Democratic politics, particularly for women and Latino representation, Longoria has actively campaigned for candidates like Kamala Harris and spoken at the Democratic National Convention, promoting messages of hope and empowerment.Reflecting on her political disillusionment, Longoria noted that Trump's 2016 victory shattered her belief in the meritocratic ideal of politics, saying, “It just feels like this chapter in my life is done now.” Originally from Texas, Longoria, a ninth-generation Texan, has had a successful career in Hollywood, earning accolades such as a Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal in Desperate Housewives. She currently shares a life with her husband, José "Pepe" Bastón, and their six-year-old son, Santiago.
