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WhenDesperate Housewivesfirst hit screens in 2004, only a few could have predicted the monumental impact it would have, both on the world of TV and on the careers of its stars. With the show’s 20th anniversary, Eva Longoria herself has taken time to reflect on how much the show changed her life.
Behind the glamorous red carpets and magazine covers, she was still the woman adjusting to her new reality, and it wasn’t until one particularly memorable incident that Longoria realized just how massive her reach had become after her role as Gabrielle Solis onDesperate Housewives.
Eva Longoria’s A Surprising Encounter with Fame
One of the most striking anecdotes Longoria shared comes from a moment in London during the height ofDesperate Housewives’success. The actress recalled her experience onTodaywith Hoda and Jenna and described how her fame was suddenly thrust into perspective in a way that left her awestruck.
The actress was still somewhat new to the global stardom brought about by her role as Gabrielle Solis when she arrived at her London hotel and noticed a massive crowd gathered outside. Naturally, she assumed someone extremely famous must have been nearby, perhaps a rock star like Bono or another major celebrity, but to her surprise, the crowd was there for he
It was a decade of my life and it was the No. 1 show in the world, so I just remember the first time I went to London … and there was a big crowd of people outside the hotel. And I was like, ‘Gosh, who’s here? Is Bono here? Somebody important must be here!’ And the driver was like, ‘You.’ And I was like, ‘No, somebody like, big. Like a big deal!’
She continued:
And he didn’t understand that I didn’t understand the global reach of that show at the time where there was no streaming
This moment highlighted for Longoria just how much her role onDesperate Housewiveshad resonated with audiences around the world. Back then, when streaming services were still in their infancy, she had no idea just how far-reaching the show’s success had become.
Eva Longoria’s Success FromDesperate Housewives
Two decades after the series premiere,Eva Longoriastill looks back on her time inDesperate Housewiveswith immense gratitude, often citing it as the defining chapter of her career. As she reflected in a heartfelt Instagram post celebrating the show’s anniversary.
Longoria portrayed the glamorous and witty Gabrielle Solis for all eight seasons of the show’s 180-episode run, winning two Screen Actors Guild Awards with the cast and receiving a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. Her character was a former model-turned-housewife caught in a web of affairs and domestic challenges who became an iconic figure in prime-time television.
WhileDesperate Housewivescatapulted her to fame, Longoria has since built a multi-faceted career that extends beyond acting. She has become a successful director and producer, creating opportunities for diverse voices and talent in Hollywood, and all her ventures have earned her recognition as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry.
you may watchDesperate Housewiveson Hulu and Prime Video.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
