Eva Longoria has officially packed her bags and bid farewell to the “dystopian” United States, trading in California for a life split between Mexico and Spain. Apparently, the Golden State—and the country at large—was just too much for her to handle. Let’s unpack this.
In a recent interview with Marie Claire, the Desperate Housewives star lamented the state of America, citing everything from homelessness to high taxes as reasons for her departure. Oh, and don’t forget the “vibe” that’s apparently gone sour. Longoria waxed poetic about how the U.S. has “changed” and even declared, “This chapter in my life is done now.” Well, that’s one way to put it when you’re in the tax bracket that lets you jet off to Europe at the drop of a hat.
She didn’t stop there. Longoria tied her decision to political disillusionment, specifically Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory. She described her reaction to his win as utterly depressing, questioning the integrity of the American democratic process. According to Longoria, the election results left her feeling “untethered” and grappling with the notion that the “best person” doesn’t always win. (Newsflash, Eva: plenty of Americans might say the same about other elections.)
So @EvaLongoria moved her family to Mexico and Spain because of high taxes and homelessness caused by Democrat policies in California yet she spent the past few months trying to get Kamala Harris elected to nationalize these same policies.
Latinos have a word for that Eva: LOCA! pic.twitter.com/MIXi5Jj2YY
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) November 14, 2024
Longoria acknowledged her privilege. “I get to escape and go somewhere,” she admitted, adding, “Most Americans aren’t so lucky.” But here’s the rub: those Americans she’s so sad for are the ones who don’t have the luxury of running away. Instead, they’re rolling up their sleeves, staying put, and trying to fix the very problems she’s abandoning.
There’s something uniquely ironic about celebrities who call the U.S. a dystopia while their careers were built in its entertainment capital. Even more so when they relocate to countries that, let’s face it, aren’t exactly known for their squeaky-clean governments or tax systems. Mexico and Spain sound dreamy—until you remember the cartels and Spain’s sluggish bureaucracy.
🚨Why did Eva Longoria just flee the U.S.?
The actress called America ‘dystopian’ while blaming Trump.
“A convicted criminal who spews so much hate could hold the highest office.”
“If he keeps his promises, it’s going to be a scary place.” pic.twitter.com/HV6A8mxDrA
— HustleBitch (@HustleBitch_) November 14, 2024
But hey, at least Longoria has her birthday to look forward to. The actress, who turns 50 soon, assured readers that her “greatest success” isn’t behind her. Time will tell whether that success involves a triumphant return to Los Angeles—or perhaps just more interviews critiquing the country that helped make her a household name.
.@LisaMarieBoothe brought the receipts in the wake of woke actress Eva Longoria moving out of what she calls the “dystopian” US:
“Eva Longoria is a complete fraud. … She’s been gone. She’s been living outside of the United States for years…She’s been splitting time between… pic.twitter.com/mArEwyMrzq
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) November 15, 2024
For now, Longoria’s departure serves as yet another chapter in Hollywood’s ongoing love-hate relationship with the United States. It’s easy to slam the system when watching from a Marbella villa. Meanwhile, the rest of us are here, making it work.
