Despite having spent her “entire adult life” in Los Angeles, Longoria noticed changes in the city.
Actress and director Eva Longoria spoke openly in an “Age Issue” feature about her decision to live outside the United States. She has found a new home between Spain and Mexico with her husband, Jose Baston, and their six-year-old son, Santiago.
She described this move as a new chapter that had been developing over several years. Despite spending her adult life in Los Angeles, Longoria felt a shift in the city’s atmosphere.
“The vibe was different. Whether it was homelessness or taxes—not that I want to focus on California—I just feel like this chapter of my life has closed,” she explained, adding that this feeling of change began during the pandemic.
Immersed in new projects and a different environment, she is excited to embrace this next phase. Longoria decided to move abroad while working on the second part of her CNN miniseries “Searching for Spain,” a follow-up to her 2023 series “Searching for Mexico.”
The chance to explore her cultural heritage has deep meaning for her, reflecting a broader vision of where she sees herself at this stage of her life.
Born in Texas, Longoria has acted in numerous projects like “Building Murders” and “Land of Women.” She acknowledges that living abroad is a privilege—one she does not take for granted.
Longoria has long been an influential political voice, especially for women and the Latino community. The Washington Post even referred to her as a “political power broker” in 2020. She is committed to supporting causes close to her heart; recently, she campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris and promoted voting within the Latino community.
Her latest comments on U.S. politics show her deep concern for the nation’s future, especially regarding former President Donald Trump.
“It’s not shocking that he won,” she said, “but that a convicted criminal spreading so much hate could hold the highest office.”
For Longoria, the prospect of another four years under Trump’s leadership is troubling. “If he keeps his promises,” she warns, “America will become a frightening place.”
Although she feels fortunate to live abroad, she sympathizes with those who cannot escape what she describes as the country’s “dystopian” direction.
“I have to get away, to go somewhere else,” she observes, expressing deep concern for Americans who don’t have that option. “They’ll be stuck in this dystopian land, and my anxiety and sadness are for them.”
