"Most Americans aren't so lucky"— Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria says she is lucky to escape "dystopian" United States

Eva Longoria, known for her role in Desperate Housewives, recently spoke about her decision to live outside the United States. On November 13, in a cover story for Marie Claire's "Age Issue," the 49-year-old actress revealed that she, her husband Jose Baston, and their six-year-old son Santiago have been dividing their time between Spain and Mexico for the past few years.

The move comes amid Longoria's ongoing work on her CNN docuseries, including Searching for Mexico in 2023 and the upcoming Searching for Spain. While initially work-related, Longoria noted that the significant changes in Los Angeles led her to seek a new home abroad.

Eva Longoria described her evolving feelings about living in Los Angeles, where she spent her "whole adult life." She stated:

"The vibe was different. And then Covid happened, and it pushed it over the edge. Whether it's the homelessness or the taxes, not that I want to s**t on California — it just feels like this chapter in my life is done now."

Acknowledging her ability to relocate, Longoria said:

"I get to escape and go somewhere. Most Americans aren't so lucky. They’re going to be stuck in this dystopian country, and my anxiety and sadness is for them."

She emphasized her privilege in being able to make such a move, a luxury she knows many cannot afford.

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Eva Longoria on Trump's re-election and breaking barriers in Hollywood

Eva Longoria's comments come in the wake of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, in which Donald Trump secured a second term by defeating Kamala Harris. Longoria, who actively supported Harris during her campaign, expressed her dismay at the outcome. She stated in the Marie Claire issue:

"The shocking part is not that he won. It's that a convicted criminal who spews so much hate could hold the highest office."

Despite the election results, Eva Longoria vowed to continue her advocacy work. "I would like to think our fight continues," she said, though she acknowledged concerns over Trump's potential policies. "If (Trump) keeps his promises, (America) is going to be a scary place."

Known for her political activism, Eva Longoria has long worked for women's and Latino rights. In 2020, The Washington Post described her as a "political power broker." Her efforts have included rallying Latino voters and emphasizing the importance of earning their support in every election.

"We've been screaming from the highest rooftop that the Latino vote is not something to take for granted," she told Marie Claire.

Beyond her activism, Eva Longoria has been making strides in the entertainment industry. She recently directed the critically acclaimed film Flamin' Hot, which earned an Oscar nomination. Speaking about the challenges women face in Hollywood, Longoria highlighted the double standards, saying:

"Our industry is famous for specifically men failing up [.....] I don't get a second chance. For me, there's no better position than to be underestimated because then you can always overdeliver."

Following the success of Flamin' Hot, Eva Longoria is gearing up for the release of her CNN docuseries Searching for Spain, which builds on the acclaim of Searching for Mexico.

She also made recent appearances in Only Murders in the Building and Land of Women on Apple TV+.