Eva Longoria made a stunning return to Marbella on Sunday, captivating attendees at the Global Gift Gala with a striking floor-length white halterneck dress that highlighted her toned figure.
The event, held at the prestigious Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá, saw the actress and philanthropist stepping into the spotlight as the evening’s Honor Ambassador.
The jaw-dropping gown featured a midriff-baring cutout and a figure-hugging silhouette that transitioned into a flowing, mermaid-style skirt. Eva paired her look with towering heels and star-motif drop earrings.
The actress and director added subtle sparkle by wearing dainty bracelets and rings. She styled her long brunette hair in soft waves, and rocked a glamorous makeup look, including smoky eyes, peach-toned cheeks, and a nude lip.
“Back in Marbella, where @globalgiftfoundation started 14 years ago! I’m so proud of the work we do and the many lives we’ve impacted through @casaglobalgift. Thank you so much to the team and our sponsors," she shared on Instagram. The charity gala raised funds to support disadvantaged families through the Global Gift Foundation, an organization close to Eva’s heart.
The 'Desperate Housewives star,' who shares son Santiago, 7, with husband José Antonio, has long been vocal about her determination and belief in herself.
In a recent interview with Byrdie, she reflected on her journey: “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.”
She continued, “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.”
But priorities have shifted for the star.“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,” she said.
“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,” she explained.