Eva Longoria weighed in on the 2024 election results with an energy somewhere between, “Are you kidding me?” and “Is this reality?”
The Desperate Housewives star, who’s now 49 (yes, we’re still in disbelief that Gabrielle Solis herself is nearly 50), spilled her thoughts to Marie Claire about Trump’s surprise return to the White House like he’s the guest who keeps coming back even though you said the party was over.
“The shocking part isn’t that he won,” she said, probably while trying not to roll her eyes right out of her head. “It’s that a convicted criminal who hurls hate around like it’s free candy at a parade could hold the highest office.” (I mean, we’re not saying we’ve been living in a reality TV show, but also…we kind of are.)
But Eva isn’t one to throw her hands up and call it a day. Nope, she’s ready to fight the good fight—even if the new “Commander-in-Chief” keeps his promises, which, according to Eva, could make things get a little “scary.” We’re talking haunted house-level scary, people.
Switching gears, Eva opened up about the everyday horror show of being a woman in Hollywood. The actress, producer, and, let’s be real, all-around powerhouse, laid down some truth bombs about her work ethic and how showing up on time and, gasp, being prepared isn’t always enough in a town where men are apparently born with magical “failing upwards” powers.
“You know, a guy can do one flop after another, and they’ll still hand him another movie deal like, ‘Go on, buddy, try again!’ But for me? I’m over here like, ‘One misstep and I’m toast,’” she joked (probably with a laugh that says, “But I’m also dead serious.”)
“I actually like being underestimated, though, because when I crush it, it’s that much sweeter,” she added, probably with a wink. “Bring it on. I’ll outwork anyone in the room.”
So, while Eva might not be thrilled about the latest election twist, she’s ready to buckle up, power through, and remind everyone that even in Hollywood—and in the White House, apparently—it’s good to have a plan…and maybe some popcorn.