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Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
Eva Longoria, 50, goes bra-free in a nude tank top and micro shorts during a power walk in Spain
TV star Eva Longoria looked sensational in a nude crop top and micro shorts as she went out in Spain on Monday. The 50-year-old brunette was dressed for a workout as she added a beige visor and black sunglasses with a black fanny pack around her waist. The Land Of Women star had on her chunky sneakers as she went on a power walk with a group of female friends. Their exercise session took place on the scenic streets of Puerto Banus in Marbella, Spain, where the star has been living in recent months. The group took a break to explore the vibrant artisanal market, browsing through handmade goods, local delicacies, and boutique treasures. She is married to José Antonio Bastón and they have a son named Santiago but they were not seen on Monday. Eva has managed to stay an impressive size two even into her 50s. The Desperate Housewives actress showed off her toned form during the walk. The star, who has been seen on her CNN docuseries Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain, showed off her sculpted arms while wearing gold bracelets. The Texas native a flashed a fresh pale pink manicure. Eva had her long brown hair with flirty highlights in a high ponytail. At one of the booths, Eva looked at beaded jewelry while with her three friends. Eva has been spending time in the Mediterranean sun in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, a place she has called home for the past year. This comes after the mother-of-one shared her top three diet hacks last year. Longoria's three diet tips are intermittent fasting, clean eating, and moderation. She follows a 16:8 fasting window (eating between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.) and focuses on protein, leafy greens, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates. The Hollywood veteran's three friends were all dressed in leggings The red carpet fixture also avoids processed carbs, sugar, and fried foods, particularly during the early postpartum stage. She generally eats within an eight-hour window, typically between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., according to Women's Health. Longoria prioritizes whole, unprocessed foods like lean protein (chicken, fish, eggs), leafy greens, healthy fats (avocados, olive oil), and complex carbohydrates (quinoa, brown rice). The workout enthusiast cuts out processed carbs, sugar, and fried foods, especially after pregnancy, and incorporates protein into every meal and snack. She uses healthy fats like avocado in her meals and chooses complex carbs like quinoa and brown rice over refined grains. The cover girl believes in moderation and avoids restrictive diets, according to Celebwell, but generally gravitates towards healthy options. Eva emphasizes staying hydrated, says Prevention, which is a crucial part of any healthy lifestyle. Snacking includes almonds, yogurt, and fruit. Eva's travel docuseries Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain continues to perform strongly for CNN. After the success of Searching for Mexico, the Spanish edition led to yet another installment—this time taking the actress to France. '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 said in a statement, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. In May Longoria said she always thought she'd become a success in Hollywood. The versatile actress has enjoyed a hugely successful career, starring in shows such as Only Murders in the Building, and Eva has now revealed that she never doubted her own talent. Eva has managed to stay an impressive size two even into her 50s. The Desperate Housewives actress showed off her toned form while on the beach in Marbella, Spain The actress told Byrdie: 'When I look at the longevity I've had in this industry, it makes sense to me. 'Of course, I'm going to work as hard as I can at whatever I do, and it just happens to be in this industry. 'I knew I'd be successful because I was surrounded by successful women - my mother, sisters, and aunts were independent, strong, smart, and charitable. 'They were everything I wanted to be.' Eva's self-belief has helped her to navigate the pitfalls of Hollywood. She explained: 'I remember the first time I was on a billboard and somebody said to me, "Oh my god, who would have thought?" 'And I said, "Me. I thought it. I dreamt it." If you don't champion yourself, who else is going to? That unwavering belief in yourself will take you so far.' Despite this, Eva admits that her priorities have changed in recent years. Eva had her long brown hair with flirty highlights in a high ponytail The brunette beauty shared: 'When you're young, you should say yes to every opportunity, so you can decide what you want to do in life. 'Now that I'm 50, I'm prioritizing differently,' explained the close friend of ER star George Clooney. 'I'm curating my life to be very specific to what I want the next 50 years to look like. I'm spending more time with my family, working less, and doing more of what I love. 'Being financially secure helps with those decisions, but I feel I've worked hard enough to say 'no' now.' Eva has also confessed to becoming more health-conscious in recent years. The actress said: 'I don't mind ageing. I just want to age well. I'm grateful to be able to move my body and work out, hike up a mountain, and play with my son. I'm trying to be as mobile as possible for as long as possible.'
Scottish Sun
20 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Eva Longoria, 50, looks stunning in white halterneck gown at charity gala
Eva is set to star in a Welcome to Wrexham spin-off EVA SO GLAM Eva Longoria, 50, looks stunning in white halterneck gown at charity gala Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GRACEFUL Eva Longoria looks ready to get gown to business at a glitzy showbiz fundraiser for one of her favourite good causes. The Desperate Housewives star, 50, dazzled in a white floor-length halterneck number. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Eva Longoria looked stunning in white halterneck gown at a charity gala Credit: EPA 4 Eva was at an event in Marbella, Spain, which was in aid of the Global Gift Foundation Credit: Getty The event in Marbella, Spain, was in aid of the Global Gift Foundation. The organisation supports impoverished families — and US actress Eva is its honorary chairwoman. Eva's outing comes after The Sun revealed Eva is to star in a Welcome to Wrexham spin-off about the Mexican football club she co-owns. Bienvenido a Necaxa (Welcome to Necaxa) will follow the fortunes of the 102-year-old Liga MX side. The TV star invested in them four years ago. Wrexham FC co-owners and Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney followed suit last year. All three are expected to appear in the programme. American Eva told GQ Mexico magazine: 'I want people to see the good things in this country. "I want to focus on this. "And soccer, culturally, is one of those things.' Eva Longoria fans insist star 'doesn't even look her age' as she celebrates milestone birthday in belly-baring dress 4 The beauty is to star in a Welcome to Wrexham spin-off about the Mexican football club she co-owns Credit: Getty 4 The TV star invested in a Liga MX side four years ago Credit: Getty Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Sun
20 hours ago
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- The Sun
Eva Longoria, 50, looks stunning in white halterneck gown at charity gala
GRACEFUL Eva Longoria looks ready to get gown to business at a glitzy showbiz fundraiser for one of her favourite good causes. The Desperate Housewives star, 50, dazzled in a white floor-length halterneck number. The event in Marbella, Spain, was in aid of the Global Gift Foundation. The organisation supports impoverished families — and US actress Eva is its honorary chairwoman. Eva's outing comes after The Sun revealed Eva is to star in a Welcome to Wrexham spin-off about the Mexican football club she co-owns. Bienvenido a Necaxa (Welcome to Necaxa) will follow the fortunes of the 102-year-old Liga MX side. The TV star invested in them four years ago. Wrexham FC co-owners and Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney followed suit last year. All three are expected to appear in the programme. American Eva told GQ Mexico magazine: 'I want people to see the good things in this country. "I want to focus on this. "And soccer, culturally, is one of those things.' Eva Longoria fans insist star 'doesn't even look her age' as she celebrates milestone birthday in belly-baring dress 4 4
Buzz Feed
21 hours ago
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- Buzz Feed
Actor Neal McDonough Breaks No-Sex-Scene Rule
Neal McDonough just broke one of his major acting rules, but the way he went about it might surprise you. There's a reason you've never seen Neal in any intimate scenes on the big and small screen. The 59-year-old actor, who also happens to be a devout Catholic, swore to only kiss the lips of his wife, and he's upheld that commitment throughout his 30+ years working in Hollywood. Neal married South African model, Ruvé Robertson, back in December 2003 after the two met in the United Kingdom while he was filming Band of Brothers. The couple celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary last year, and together they have five children — Morgan, Catherine, London, Clover, and James. 'I won't kiss any other woman because these lips are meant for one woman,' Neal said of his wife. Thankfully, Neal has been able to play some amazing roles despite the restriction, like when he landed a spot on the hit soapy drama Desperate Housewives. 'When [creator] Marc Cherry signed me, I said, 'I'm sure you know, but I won't kiss anybody,'' Neal said. 'He was like, 'But this is Desperate Housewives!' I said, 'I know.' He paused for about five seconds and said, 'All right, I'm just going to have to write better.' And we had a great time.' But not everyone in the business was willing to be so accommodating. Neal recalled getting fired from a show due to his refusal to shoot those scenes. He also felt like he was being blacklisted in the industry for a while because of it. 'I was [surprised], and it was a horrible situation for me,' Neal said of being "fired from Scoundrels" for not filming sex scenes with costar Virginia Madsen. 'After that, I couldn't get a job because everybody thought I was this religious zealot. I am very religious. I put God and family first and me second." "That's what I live by. It was hard for a few years. Then [Band of Brothers producer] Graham Yost called me and said, 'Hey, I want you to be the bad guy on Justified. I knew that was my shot back at the title.' And he's been on a roll ever since, starring in popular projects like Captain America: The First Avenger, Minority Report, Star Trek: First Contact, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Flash, and more. Well, it looks like Neal finally made an exception to his no on-screen kissing there's a twist. He revealed on TikTok that he convinced Ruvé to play the leading lady he'd smooch in his latest film The Last Rodeo, and it worked out perfectly. "Many people out there have asked me what it's like to have your first screen kiss, which I did in The Last Rodeo," Neal said on TikTok. "The reason it's so special to me, as everyone knows, I won't kiss another woman on screen, but now I get to kiss the one, the only, my best friend, and the love of my life — my wife Rose, in The Last Rodeo." He was referring to the name of Ruvé's character in the movie, Rose Wainright. "She was amazing. The film is amazing. But to have my first screen kiss and to actually play the hero, and kiss the girl in the end, is something that I've never done, but something I've always wanted to do my whole career. Now I get to do it. Comments were filled with people applauding him for staying true to his morals: The Last Rodeo is currently available to stream on select platforms. What are your thoughts on this? Let me know in the comments!
Time Magazine
a day ago
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- Time Magazine
'The Hunting Wives' Is a Bonkers, Bisexual Culture-War Soap
If the word wife is in the title, expect suds. This is a cardinal rule of television, established by Desperate Housewives, cemented by the Real Housewives, and perpetuated by the many scripted and unscripted series those ravenously consumed foremothers begat: The Good Wife, Sister Wives, Basketball Wives, Mob Wives, The Ex-Wife, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. But really, wife titles have been shorthand for scandalous fun since the 14th century, when Chaucer made 'The Wife of Bath's Tale' the raunchiest of his Canterbury Tales. As the backstory of its eponymous five-time widow suggests, the ur-wife is a character with carnal experience, sexually empowered and financially secure but also subject to a man's rule. Hence the steam—and the scheming. You'd think 600-plus years and successive waves of feminism would have put paid to this archetype… and yet, though sexual candor predominates, the patriarchy persists. And so the diabolical minds behind summer TV have managed to dream up what might be the wildest, silliest, and soapiest wife show ever made—which, I know, is saying a lot. Adapted from May Cobb's novel, Netflix's The Hunting Wives has it all: kidnapped teens, age-gap affairs, buried secrets, crooked clergy, swinging politicians, shadowy stalkers, ravenous bisexuals, substances galore, a murder. And that's just in the three episodes provided for review. It's also about the Trump-era culture wars. Even if you cringe a bit at its crassness (as I did), you kind of have to admire it (as I also do) for always doing the most. Wife-show junkies, meet your new addiction. The Hunting Wives begins with a pretty basic soap opera premise: Sophie O'Neil (Brittany Snow) has just moved from Boston—sorry, Cambridge, where the show keeps reminding us Harvard is—to small-town Texas for her husband Graham's (Evan Jonigkeit) new job. A former political PR pro and generic East Coast Liberal, Sophie is now the full-time mom to a young son (Emmett Moss). So you can guess how she feels when she finds herself at a rollicking NRA fundraiser on the vast estate of Graham's new employer, the super-rich oilman and aspiring Republican governor Jed Banks (a smug Dermot Mulroney). There she encounters Jed's beguiling wife, Margo (Malin Akerman), who initiates Sophie into her circle of glamorous, snarky, hard-drinking, gun-toting, red-voting wives. Fish out of water, meet queen bee. But there's a twist to this upstart-vs.-diva plot. Sophie first lays eyes on Margo in one of the mansion's bathrooms, which Margo is scouring for a maxi pad. When her guest doesn't have one either, Margo strips down, shoves some paper towels in her lacy underwear, and asks Sophie (who's dressed in long-sleeved black number a dismayed Graham labeled 'Soviet') to zip up her slinky green gown. Then Sophie shares her Xanax stash with Margo; they clink pills, champagne-flute style, and exchange meaningful glances. Occurring less than five minutes into the premiere, this scene gives us our first inkling that these two women might be more likely to make out with each other than to feud for supremacy within their clique—which is also to say it's our first indication that The Hunting Wives is to soap operas what Secretary is to rom-coms. Margo is the horny, imperious sun that Maple Brook, TX revolves around, and Akerman both smolders in the role and seems to be having a ton of fun with it. We learn early on that Margo and Jed have extensive extramarital sex lives. But don't call it an open marriage! As Margo explains to Sophie: 'Open marriages are for liberals. We just keep it simple. I don't sleep with other men, and when Jed and I see a girl we like, we go for it.' (Not that she always adheres to those rules. Something else she tells Sophie: 'I believe in doing whatever the f-ck I want.') One girl Margo likes more than Jed might prefer is her skeet-shooting buddy Callie (Jaime Ray Newman), who immediately senses a rival in Sophie. For her part, Sophie is bored without her job and chafing within her marriage to a man who, despite his Harvard-polished manners, can be judgmental and controlling. Both women are running away from shameful pasts. The question of whether Margo and Jed's unconventional arrangement would hurt his campaign arises early, and the way the series handles it is emblematic of The Hunting Wives' perceptive take on the new right. This constituency, Jed points out, doesn't care about the (hetero)sexual transgressions of its macho leaders: 'They don't want a Boy Scout. They want a man.' If Donald Trump can get re-elected President after being held liable for sexual abuse, who in Texas is going to blink at the consensual nonmonogamy of a Republican gubernatorial candidate? Yet Margo rightly worries about double standards around gender and sexuality that guarantee she'll face scrutiny if it comes out that she, too, is sleeping with other women. From Graham's surveillance of Sophie to the do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do debauchery of Margo's friends, who regularly get wasted at honkytonk girls nights but wouldn't miss a Sunday at church, the show gets that hypocrisy is a bipartisan phenomenon. It's enough to make you forgive all the glib political references, from Marjorie Taylor Greene to 'deplorables.' Once in a while, there's even a painfully keen zinger. 'There are no clinics left to bomb—thanks to us,' one character brags. All of the above would've been more than enough to fuel a season of salacious froth, but the series' maximalism extends to more than just Margo's sex life. (Before we move off the latter topic, though, let me just say: There are two separate scenes within the first three episodes where someone stumbles upon a couple in flagrante and one of the lovers meets that person's gaze with a saucy smirk. Both involve Margo.) As is obligatory on TV these days, there is a murder mystery; early episodes are framed by flash-forwards to a blonde woman, her face obscured so it's impossible to tell which of multiple blonde characters she is, fighting for her life in the nighttime woods. The kidnapping of a teen girl months earlier lingers in the background. The local megachurch is its own whole thing, with Shondaland stalwart Katie Lowes giving a delightfully overbearing performance as Jill, a preacher's wife and Margo sidekick who's plotting to profit off of her husband's influence. Jill's teenage son Brad (George Ferrier) is just as calculating, if not nearly as savvy, pressuring his pious girlfriend Abby (Madison Wolfe) for a repeat of their prom-night hookup while pursuing other partners. The church's guitar-wielding youth minister, Pastor Pete (played by the late Paul Teal), senses friction within the relationship but has ulterior motives of his own. Abby's mother, Starr, a frumpy, low-income outcast in a sea of McMansion-dwelling trophy wives, is played by This Is Us alum Chrissy Metz, one of the show's top-billed actors. So it's curious to see her get so little screen time in the first few episodes. The Hunting Wives is too much, in ways both delectable and exhausting. Executive producer and showrunner Rebecca Cutter risks running out of steam in the back half of the season, let alone in a second. But for now, at least, its sheer exuberance keeps all the try-hard naughtiness from feeling excessively self-satisfied. (The gnawing guilt viewers of certain political persuasions might feel at reveling in lightly satirized MAGA nihilism as its real-life fallout reverberates around the globe is another story.) The Wife of Bath would surely recognize an heir in Margo—and, I think, approve.
