Yahoo Lifestyle Meet Eva Longoria’s Husband, Mexican Businessman José Bastón
More than two decades ago, Eva Longoria first won over TV fans with her breakthrough role as Gabrielle Solis on the ABC dramedy Desperate Housewives, playing a top-mode-turned-stay-at-home mom with a diva attitude, hilarious one-liners and a secret extramarital affair with her teenage gardener.
Longoria’s Golden Globe-nominated turn on Housewives was quite an introduction for the multifaceted star who has become one of Hollywood’s most prolific producers, especially advocating projects that spotlight the Latino community. As CEO of UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, Longoria and her team have produced everything from the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary Reversing Roe to the NBC comedy Telenovela to the Keanu Reeves-led action favorite John Wick. She’s also delved into directing, including the 2023 biographical dramedy Flamin’ Hot as well as episodes of series including Jane the Virgin, Black-ish, The Mick and Why Women Kill.
And the 50-year-old star still manages to find time to appear in front of the camera, with recent acting stints in the latest season of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building—hilariously playing a fictionalized version of herself, acting as Selena Gomez’s character Mabel in the film adaptation of the podcast—as well as the Apple TV+ comedy-thriller Land of Women. Next, Longoria will be seen in the upcoming family road comedy Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip, which will debut on Disney+ on Friday, March 28.
The actress will play matriarch Val Garcia opposite Jesse Garcia as her husband Frank, but what about her IRL spouse at home? Ahead of the film premiere, let’s get to know Eva Longoria’s hubby of nearly a decade, José Bastón, as well as dig into the star’s romantic past.
Who is Eva Longoria’s husband, José Bastón?
Longoria has been married to José Bastón, a Mexican businessman and producer, since 2016. The 56-year-old media mogul is currently the founder and CEO of Elefantec Global, an independent film and TV studio catering to Latino audiences worldwide.
How did Eva Longoria meet her husband José Bastón?
The couple first publicly stepped out together in November 2013 at the opening of the Museo Jumex in Mexico City—Bastón was the then-president of Televisa, the largest media company in Latin America—and he proposed to the actress with a ruby engagement ring while the pair was vacationing in Dubai two years later. The lovebirds tied the knot on May 21, 2016, at Bastón's home in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. Among the attendees of the star-studded nuptials were Penélope Cruz, Ricky Martin, Katy Perry, Mario Lopez and David and Victoria Beckham, the latter of whom designed the bride’s wedding dress and served as a bridesmaid, per Vogue.
Of falling for her future husband, Longoria told People in 2017: “It was like the cliché angels singing, and there was a glow around him, and it was immediate chemistry,” she said. “He was the most handsome man I'd ever seen. He was so charismatic, charming, sweet, and funny. I thought, ‘Who is this guy?!’”
She continued: “I want to yell from the highest mountaintop about everything that goes on with us because I'm so happy and excited to be with a person as kind as Pepe is. He is probably one of the first men I've dated that has been older and established and, basically, a grown-up.”
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What is José Bastón’s net worth?
Eva Longoria’s husband José Bastón reportedly has a net worth estimated between $25 and $35 million, stemming from his extensive career in television and other business ventures. For comparison, Longoria has a net worth of around $80 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. She earned millions from her decades-spanning career as an actress, producer and director in TV and film, as well as high-profile endorsement deals, including campaigns for L'Oreal Paris and PepsiCo.
How many times has Eva Longoria been married?
Eva Longoria has been married three times. Prior to her current marriage to José Bastón, whom she wed in 2016, Longoria was first married to soap opera star Tyler Christopher, whom she met while working on General Hospital, from 2002 to 2004. She later wed former professional basketball player Tony Parker—then the point guard for the San Antonio Spurs—from July 2007 to November 2010.
Eva cited “irreconcilable differences” when she filed for divorce, though it later came out that Longoria had discovered via text messages her husband was having an extramarital affair with the wife of one of his teammates. "Eva wants everyone to know she's devastated by the rumors of Tony's infidelity," close friend Mario Lopez announced on Extra at the time, per ABC News. "She loved her husband and is heartbroken about their split."
How many kids does Eva Longoria have?
Eva Longoria has one child, a son named Santiago Enrique Bastón, born on June 19, 2018, with her husband José "Pepe" Bastón. She is also a stepmother to Bastón's three children, daughter Natalia and twins Mariana and Jose Antonio, from a previous relationship.
Of having a child, Longoria reminisced about her son’s birth in a sweet (though now-deleted) Instagram post celebrating Santiago’s four-month birthday, per People. “I still look at Santi and wonder how my body created and nourished this little bundle of love! Truly a miracle! From the moment he was placed in my arms, I knew no love like this before.
The actress also revealed to Hello! Magazine how six-year-old Santiago has totally changed her mindset. "In Los Angeles, I'm always super busy—it's not really so glamorous. I'm either on set, or in a meeting, or stuck in traffic ... there's so much traffic,” she told the outlet, adding. “Before Santiago arrived, I was the centre of my universe. Now, making decisions is a lot easier because he's my priority. Becoming a mother is the best thing that's ever happened to me, the best role I've ever played."
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Where does Eva Longoria live with her family?
Longoria made headlines in November 2024 when she revealed that she and her family had moved out of the United States and were instead splitting their time between Mexico and Spain.
In a cover story for Marie Claire, Longoria said of the relocation: “I had my whole adult life [in Los Angeles]. But even before [the pandemic], it was changing. 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 sh** on California—it just feels like this chapter in my life is done now.”
“I’m privileged,” the performer added. “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.”
However, later during an appearance on The View: Behind the Table podcast, Longoria clarified her earlier comments. "Will you please let them know I didn’t move out of the United States because of Trump?" she asked host Ana Navarro. "I've been in Europe for almost three years … I didn’t leave because of the political environment. I left because my work took me there."
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