Actress Eva Longoria, 51, has spoken about her decision to move away from the United States, citing a desire to escape a perceived "dystopian" political climate. Longoria, who retains dual citizenship in the U.S. and Spain, stated in late 2024 that she felt the American "chapter in my life is done now" and no longer wishes to live in Los Angeles due to its "changing" atmosphere.
Longoria, who campaigned for Kamala Harris during the presidential election, previously expressed concerns that Donald Trump might "keep his promises," making the U.S. a "scary place." She told Marie Claire magazine that she felt fortunate to "escape and go somewhere," while expressing anxiety and sadness for Americans who would not have the same option.
She was recently seen at the Global Gift Gala in Marbella, Spain, an event she co-hosts and where she is an honorary member of the Global Gift Foundation. The foundation supports children, women, and families in need, and funds raised at the gala are directed towards projects like Casa Ángeles, Call for Hope Venezuela, and relief efforts for families affected by recent wildfires in Spain. Longoria mentioned that funds raised would also support earthquake relief in Venezuela.
The actress and her husband, José Bastón, 58, plan to split their time between Mexico and Spain. They purchased a villa in Marbella in early 2023 and have been renovating it. The couple, who married in 2016 and share an eight-year-old son, Santiago, also sold their Beverly Hills mansion in February 2024, with reports indicating they were "ready to get out."
Longoria, born in Texas, has retained ties to her home country but has increasingly chosen to reside abroad. In 2022, she was granted the honorary title of 'Dame' in Spain due to her ancestral connections to the city of Oviedo.