Eva Longoria Moves Abroad, Decries 'Dystopian' U.S.

Eva Longoria, a prominent figure in Democratic politics, shares her family's decision to live in Mexico and Spain, citing dissatisfaction with the current state of the U.S., including rising homelessness and political unrest.

Hollywood actress Eva Longoria has made headlines with her revelation that her family has chosen to split their time between Mexico and Spain, abandoning their home in the United States. In a candid interview with French magazine Marie Claire for its November cover story, Longoria expressed deep concerns about the country's evolving atmosphere following the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly focusing on issues such as homelessness and taxation in California, as well as the re-election of Donald Trump.

Longoria, who identifies as a supporter of the Democratic Party, acknowledged her privilege in being able to relocate, saying, "Most Americans aren’t so lucky. They’re going to be stuck in this dystopian country." The actress has been recognized as a significant influence and power broker for women and Latino representation in Democratic politics, actively campaigning for various Democratic candidates since at least 2012.

In her interview, Longoria openly reflected on the sadness and disappointment she felt when Trump emerged victorious over Kamala Harris in the recent election, indicating her belief that if Trump fulfills his campaign promises, it could lead to a frightening future. "If he keeps his promises, it’s going to be a scary place," she added, expressing her disillusionment with the political process that led her to feel that "the best person wins" is not a guarantee.

Having moved to California in her twenties, Longoria reminisced about her years spent in Los Angeles, stating, “it just feels like this chapter in my life is done now.” The actress, known for her iconic role as Gabrielle Solis in Desperate Housewives, also hosts the CNN mini-series Searching for Mexico and Searching for Spain. Longoria shares her life with her husband, José "Pepe" Bastón, the president of the Mexican broadcaster Televisa, and their six-year-old son Santiago, along with Bastón’s three children from a previous marriage.