Eva Longoria—who now splits her time between Mexico and Spain—said she “didn’t move out” of the United States because of President-elect Donald Trump.
Eva Longoria is setting the record straight about her move out of the United States.
The Desperate Housewives alum cleared the air about her decision relocate her family—including husband José Bastón and their 6-year-old son Santiago—out of Los Angeles to homes in Spain and Mexico, sharing that it had nothing to do with President-elect Donald Trump and his recent election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
“Will you please let them know I didn’t move out of the United States because of Trump?” she told pal Ana Navarro during a call into The View: Behind the Table podcast Nov. 15. “I’ve been in Europe for almost three years.”
Longoria continued, “I didn’t leave because of the political environment. I left because my work took me there.”
And though the Texas native did acknowledge that leaving the U.S. also meant “being away from the constant 24-hour news cycle,” she said speculation she had relocated because of American politics was “divisive.”
The 49-year-old added, “We can’t be that way right now.”
In fact, Longoria pointed out that she previously cited work as one of the many factors in her relocation. As she noted in a Marie Claire interview published Nov. 13, the entertainment industry was “changing” well before the pandemic.
Valerie Macion/AFP via Getty Images“The vibe was different,” Longoria explained of filming in Hollywood, adding that “it just feels like this chapter in my life is done now.”
Still, the Flamin’ Hot director recognizes that she’s in a “privileged” position.
“Most Americans aren’t so lucky,” she shared. “They’re going to be stuck in this dystopian country, and my anxiety and sadness is for them.”
Read on to see Longoria’s family moments through the years.
Instagram“Summer where are you?” Eva Longoria wrote on Instagram as her son wore a matching set from the Kaavia James Union-Wade x Janie and Jack Collection. “We are ready!!!!”
Instagram“Post-Mother’s Day snuggles,” Eva wrote on Instagram while wearing matching Peregrine Kidswear with her son.
Instagram“Hey @chrissyteigen is this the official hairstyle of breast feeding?” Eva joked as she rocked a messy bun while cuddling her newborn son.
Instagram“First day back to work and look who is my assistant director! He has a desk and everything!” the star joked with baby Santiago on Instagram.
InstagramEva posted this sweet moment between her son and her son in honor of his six-month birthday. “My sweet angel, you are 6months today and it feels like you were just born yesterday!” she wrote. “Although I can’t remember my life without you. Your laughter melts my heart in ways you will never know.”
Instagram“It’s never too early to learn about your candidates,” the actress joked on Instagram while reading a voting pamphlet with her 11 month-old son, urging her followers to educate themselves for the midterm elections.
Instagram“Ready for a dip in the pool!” the actress posted alongside a photo of her and her son wearing similar hats on Instagram.
Instagram“I think I found our next director,” Eva joked while on the set of Black-ish.
InstagramEva posted this heart-warming photo on her birthday adding, “Thank you all so much for all the birthday wishes!! I’m having the best day with my loved ones and getting a lot of kisses from my Santi baby!”
Instagram“Will he always hold me like this?” the star jokingly asked while sharing a photo of nap time with her son.
“Ya’ll like my new carry-on?” Eva joked on Instagram.
InstagramThe Grand Hotel executive producer shared this adorable photo of her “Santi” eating bread together. “Us. Just chilling and eating bread. #Moments,” she wrote.
Eva posted this cute picture of her and her son sitting poolside on vacation.
Instagram“Dancing to the sunset!” Eva shared on her Instagram while on vacation with her son.
Instagram“Ma’ boy!” the world-renowned actress shared on Instagram.
InstagramThe Jane the Virgin actress shared this hilarious, and maybe unsanitary photo with her 6.7 million Instagram followers.
The Desperate Housewives alum wandered through the streets of Italy with her newborn son, adding “Most of Italy is so beautiful, it looks like the backlot of a movie studio!”
Instagram“My first Mother’s Day! I don’t even remember life before this little piece of love entered it,” Eva shared on her first Mother’s Day as a mom.
InstagramEva posted this adorable photo on her Instagram, adding “Vacation Mode!”
InstagramEva introduced her newborn son to friend Victoria Beckham in Paris prior to Fashion Week.
Instagram / Eva LongoriaThe Telenovela star got into Christmas spirit by dressing up baby Santiago in an adorable festive outfit for his first Christmas.
Instagram“My ray of sunshine!” the actress posted on Instagram while in Cannes for the Cannes Film Festival.