Eva Longoria's New Home Abroad: A Reflection on America

Eva Longoria, known for her role in Desperate Housewives, has decided to move her family to Mexico and Spain, splitting her time between the two countries. This decision wasn't sudden; it was a gradual realization that the U. S. was changing, and not for the better. Even before the pandemic, the vibe was different. The pandemic just pushed it over the edge. She saw the homelessness and increasing taxes as signs that her chapter in the U. S. was coming to an end. The 2016 election was a turning point for her. She was shocked that a convicted criminal, spewing so much hate, could become the president. She felt untethered from her beliefs because she thought the best person always wins. But that election changed her perspective.

Longoria acknowledges her privilege in being able to move abroad. She can escape the dystopian country she sees the U. S. becoming. However, she feels sadness and anxiety for those who can't leave and are stuck in the current situation. Now, she lives with her husband and son in Mexico and Spain, often traveling to Europe and South America for work. She doesn't frequently return to Los Angeles. Age isn't a concern for Eva. She's excited about her upcoming 50th birthday and refuses to believe her greatest successes are behind her.

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