Eva Longoria made waves in Marbella, Spain, as she sizzled in a hot pink bikini, just as her good friend Lauren Sanchez was tying the knot with Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos in a star-studded wedding in Venice.
The actress skipped the ~$50 million wedding for a sun-soaked beach day with her family, but that didn't stop her from becoming the moment.
Highlights
- Eva Longoria chose a beachside family vacation in Spain over attending Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos' lavish Venice wedding.
- The actress stunned in a bright pink bikini while strolling along the Marbella shoreline.
- She was seen helping husband José Bastón, whose arm is in a sling, and doting on their son Santiago.
Eva skipped Jeff Bezos' wedding but still stole the show
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While A-listers like Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, and Leonardo DiCaprio gathered in Italy for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's nuptials, Longoria turned heads for different reasons.
The 50-year-old Desperate Housewives star looked glamorous as she walked barefoot on the beach in a bright pink bikini.
Eva Longoria showed off her toned physique and glowing skin, and her signature dark hair flowed in natural waves under the Spanish sun.
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It appeared that instead of mingling with celebrities at the ultra-private Venice party, Eva chose to unwind with her husband José Bastón, 57, and their son Santiago, 7, according to the Daily Mail.
The couple, who have been married for nearly a decade, looked like newlyweds themselves, holding hands, sharing kisses, and smiling on the shore.
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In a social media-worthy moment, Eva was spotted helping her husband adjust his arm sling beneath a beach umbrella.
Both wore matching white linen shirts and Panama hats, creating a classic and laid-back vibe.
It's family first for Eva as beach snaps catch netizens' attention
Eva's son Santiago, who just turned seven, joined his parents at the beach wearing pink and white crab-print swim trunks.
Eva was seen hugging him under the umbrella as she took breaks from the sun.
At one point, Eva was seen laughing with a friend, who was wearing a black swimsuit, in the sand.
The group seemed at ease as they enjoyed the warm weather, blue skies, and relaxing pace of southern Spain.
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Eva has stated that she was drawn to the Andalucía region of Spain, and she enjoys its chiringuitos, which are small beachfront bars and restaurants.
Eva's fans appreciated her hot but wholesome photos.
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"Stunning. Absolutely stunning," one commenter wrote.
"She looks incredible," another wrote.
Others, however, were more critical, with some netizens suggesting that Eva might have had some work done recently.
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"Tummy tuck within the last year. So obvious," one commenter wrote.
"That's lipo/tummy tuck. The belly button and texture give it away," another stated.
Eva's wholesome family beach day was fun, but it also doubled as a working vacation of sorts
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In between family time, she has been using her platform to amplify serious issues, reposting Instagram Reels about mass deportations and policies affecting Latino communities.
She has also been very busy with her other endeavors, such as her tequila brand, Casa Del Sol, and her ongoing CNN docuseries Eva Longoria: Searching For.
After the success of Searching for Mexico and its follow-up Searching for Spain, the actress is already preparing to launch the next chapter, Searching for France.
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"France has long been a cornerstone of global cuisine, and I'm thrilled to be partnering with CNN for this next chapter in our culinary and cultural journey" Longoria told The Hollywood Reporter.
"I can't wait to dive into the country's rich gastronomic traditions, revisit the regions that have shaped my own palate and passion, and celebrate the artistry and heritage that make French food and culture so enduringly iconic and influential in kitchens around the world."
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She also recently wrapped filming for "The Pickup," a crime comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Keke Palmer that's set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video this August.
Eva is also set to direct Kim Kardashian and Paula Pell in the Netflix comedy The Fifth Wheel, in which Kim plays the titular outsider in a group of friends.
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And for fans of family comedies, she's currently streaming in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip on Disney+.
Netizens were quite appreciative of Eva's photos, especially since she looked great in her recent family snaps
