Actress Eva Longoria recently showcased her toned physique during a beach outing in Marbella, Spain, reflecting on her lifestyle choices and her perspective on the current political climate in the United States.
Longoria, 51, was photographed in an animal print bikini as she swam in the Mediterranean Sea and engaged in paddleboarding. She later wore a black coverup with side slits, a sunhat, and sunglasses. The actress has previously spoken about her commitment to wellness, describing it as a lifestyle rather than a trend. She highlighted the importance of movement for both physical health and mental clarity, incorporating cardio, yoga, strength training, and trampoline workouts into her routine. Longoria also emphasizes the significance of core strength for mobility as one ages and prioritizes adequate sleep and a healthy diet, noting that her meals are planned and she pays close attention to her food intake.
In 2024, Longoria revealed that she had relocated from the United States, citing concerns about the country's direction, particularly following the presidential election. Speaking with Marie Claire, she discussed changes in California, including issues related to homelessness and taxes. "It just feels like this chapter in my life is done now," she stated, adding that as someone with the privilege to leave, her "anxiety and sadness is for them" – referring to Americans who cannot relocate.
Longoria, who shares an eight-year-old son, Santiago, with her husband Jose Baston, splits her time between Spain and Mexico. Despite her current residence abroad, she expressed missing aspects of life in the U.S., including her family in Texas and authentic Mexican cuisine, which she noted is not readily available in Europe. The family recently spent time in Los Angeles for her directorial project, "The Fifth Wheel," which features Kim Kardashian and others. During this period, Longoria enrolled her son in an L.A. school, and he has reportedly thrived with new classmates and friends.
Longoria has a background in kinesiology and has been a consistent exerciser, attributing her energy levels and mental well-being to her fitness regimen rather than purely aesthetic reasons. She stated, "I've always been an exerciser. It gives me energy. I don't really do it for vain reasons, I do it for my mental health."