Eva Longoria Net Worth: Here's How the Latina Actress Got Wealthy

Latina actress Eva Longoria earned her reputation as one of Hollywood's finest actresses after she starred as Gabrielle Solis in "Desperate Housewives."

The show ran for eight seasons and became widely popular. Longoria also had other acting stints throughout the early 2000s, including "Snitch'd," "Señorita Justice," "The Dead Will Tell," and "Dragnet."

According to Closer Weekly, the "Desperate Housewives" is one of Longoria's most notable credits. Aside from being an actress, Longoria also dipped her foot in producing and directing.

In 2013, she produced her first TV show, "Ready for Love." Later on, she earned executive producer credits in "Mother Up!," "John Wick," "Telenovela," and "Devious Maids."

In 2019, she directed and created her latest TV series, "Grand Hotel." Over the years, Longoria has also covered magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Maxim, Health, and Harper's Bazaar.

She also became a brand ambassador for companies such as Microsoft, Heineken, Bebe Sport, and Magnum ice cream.

Eva Longoria Net Worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Eva Longoria has a net worth of $80 million. She was named the highest-paid TV actress in the world in 2011, earning over $13 million within that calendar year.

The Latin American actress gradually negotiated a higher salary while appearing in "Desperate Housewives." She earned $275,000 per episode towards the end of the show's run.

Longoria then renegotiated her contract for an increased sum of $325,000 per episode, which rose to an estimated $375,000 with back-end additions and bonuses.

The actress said the negotiation process for her salary was not easy, adding that it was only possible due to the show's success.

In 2015, Longoria acquired an $11.4 million-three-acre compound in Hollywood Hills. Tom Cruise previously owned the property and reportedly used it as a Scientology retreat.

In April 2020, Longoria sold the property for $8.2 million.

She bought a gated home up in the hills of Beverly Hills for $13.5 million in 2017. It is an 11,000-square-foot mansion with a long, gated driveway.

The property has six fireplaces, a formal dining room, a chef-ready kitchen, and oak flooring.

Eva Longoria opened a restaurant in Hollywood called Beso, which later filed for bankruptcy in 2011. However, she still had plenty of other sources of income throughout the years.

About Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and the youngest of four sisters. She later attended Texas A&M, earning her science degree in Kinesiology while participating in college plays.

Biography reported that the actress won the Miss Corpus Christi beauty pageant, which opened doors for her to compete in a talent show in Los Angeles.

In 2012, she was chosen to co-chair former President Barack Obama's re-election. She has also spoken out against strict anti-immigration legislation.

In 2014, Eva Longoria founded the Latino Victory Project to help encourage voting and donations for candidates.

The Mexican-American actress is currently married to Mexican businessman Jose "Pepe" Baston. They two got married in May 2016, and they had Longoria's first son in 2018. They named their baby boy Santiago.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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