Eva Longoria Net Worth: How Rich Is the 'Desperate Housewives' Star?

Eva Longoria was born on March 15, 1975, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Ella Eva and Enrique Longoria Jr. and had four older sisters.

Her mother taught students with special needs while her father maintained a ranch. According to Edu Dwar, the Mexican-American actress became Miss Corpus Christi USA in 1998 after finishing college, which opened doors for her to compete in a talent show in Los Angeles. Shortly after, she got signed by a theatrical agent.

Longoria was married to "General Hospital" star Tyler Christopher from 2002 to 2004. In 2004, She began dating French American basketball player Tony Parker, whom she eventually wed in 2007. Longoria's divorce from Parker was finalized in 2011.

Eva Longoria announced her engagement to José Antonio Bastón Patio, a Mexican businessman she met on a blind date, in 2015. They tied the knot in 2016, and in 2018, they welcomed their first child. They named their baby boy Santiago.

Eva Longoria Career

Eva Longoria started in the entertainment industry in the late '90s with guest spots on popular shows, including "Beverly Hills, 90210," "General Hospital," and "The Young and the Restless," according to FreshersLive.

Her big break came in 2004 when she was cast as Gabrielle Solis on "Desperate Housewives." The sitcom lasted eight seasons and landed a Golden Globe nomination for Longoria.

As her career flourished after "Desperate Housewives," Longoria went on to guest star on other popular series like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Jane the Virgin," and "Empire."

She also made appearances in films such as in "Over Her Dead Body," "The Sentinel," and "Dora and the Lost City of Gold." Longoria has also produced and directed several TV episodes and movies in addition to her acting career.

She was responsible for making "Devious Maids" on television and the documentary "Food Chains," which investigates the abuse of farm laborers in the United States. She also directed multiple episodes of the TV shows "Black-ish" and "Grand Hotel."

In addition to her acting career, Longoria is actively involved in several philanthropic organizations and causes, most notably the Eva Longoria Foundation, which promotes Latina empowerment via education and business. She was also an outspoken supporter of gender equality and immigration reform.

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 then 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.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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