Eva Longoria

Personal context

Summary

Eva Longoria is an actor, director, and producer known for Desperate Housewives and for directing Flamin’ Hot. Her work and public comments have repeatedly emphasized Latino stories and greater opportunities for women and Latino creatives in film and television. She co-founded the Latino Victory Fund, founded the Eva Longoria Foundation to support Latinas through education and entrepreneurship, and has campaigned for Democratic candidates, spoken at multiple Democratic National Conventions, and helped mobilize Latino voters. She was also a founding member of Time’s Up and has supported its efforts to address sexual harassment and improve women’s representation in Hollywood.