From Hollywood to the Hills of Spain: Eva Longoria’s Bold New Chapter
Texas-born Eva Longoria first lit up the screen in the 1990s after moving to Los Angeles, landing early roles on hit shows like Beverly Hills, 90210. She quickly made a name for herself in daytime television with appearances on General Hospital and The Young and the Restless. But it was her unforgettable turn as the glamorous and sharp-tongued Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives that catapulted her to stardom.
Now, in 2024, Longoria is ready for a fresh start—and it’s not just a change of scenery. The actress has made the life-altering decision to leave Los Angeles behind entirely. Alongside her husband, José Bastón, she’s planning a transatlantic move to Marbella, Spain, driven by a heartfelt desire to offer their son, Santiago, a more peaceful and enriching upbringing.
The couple is currently in the process of selling their Beverly Hills estate and preparing for their new Mediterranean life, with their belongings already en route to their sun-soaked European haven.
A source close to the couple told The Daily Mail, “Eva and José are officially saying goodbye to Los Angeles—they’ve relisted their home, this time slashing the price by $4 million after pulling it off the market last June. They’re serious about this move; their belongings are already en route to Spain. This isn’t a temporary whim—it’s a firm decision. They want to raise Santiago in a place filled with natural beauty, far removed from the pressures and chaos of the Hollywood bubble.”
A source told The Daily Mail, “Eva and José are officially leaving Los Angeles for good. They recently relisted their home—knocking $4 million off the price after pulling it from the market last June—because they’re simply ready to move on. Their belongings are already being shipped overseas, and this isn’t a decision they’ll walk back. They’re eager to raise Santiago in an environment surrounded by nature and beauty, far from the relentless pace and pressures of Hollywood.”
According to the source, Longoria “has had everything she wanted in Hollywood” and is now “very excited” about the next chapter. In an interview with Hello! magazine earlier this year, the actress opened up about her deep connection to Marbella, revealing, “The first time I came to Marbella, two decades ago, it was love at first sight. I said to myself: ‘Someday I’ll live here.’” She added, “Both L.A. and Marbella are close to the sea and have wonderful weather year-round, but apart from that, they couldn’t be more different.”
A source told The Daily Mail, “Eva and José are officially leaving Los Angeles for good. They recently relisted their home—knocking $4 million off the price after pulling it from the market last June—because they’re simply ready to move on. Their belongings are already being shipped overseas, and this isn’t a decision they’ll walk back. They’re eager to raise Santiago in an environment surrounded by nature and beauty, far from the relentless pace and pressures of Hollywood.”
The source added that Longoria “has had everything she wanted in Hollywood” and is now “very excited” about this next chapter.
In a candid interview with Hello! magazine, Longoria shared just how much Marbella has captured her heart. “The first time I came to Marbella, two decades ago, it was love at first sight. I said to myself: ‘Someday I’ll live here.’” She noted the similarities in climate between Los Angeles and Marbella—both coastal cities with year-round sunshine—but emphasized, “Apart from that, they couldn’t be more different.”
Reflecting on her daily life in Los Angeles, she admitted, “I’m either on set, or in a meeting, or stuck in traffic… there’s so much traffic.” In contrast, life in Marbella offers her a freedom she deeply values. “I don’t have a schedule here. My days are full of activities—paddle tennis, the beach, lunch, drinks, socializing… in fact, they’re full to the brim, but with things I really enjoy.”
