Showing posts with label Eva Longoria Parker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eva Longoria Parker. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Eva Longoria & Tony Parker Finalize Divorce

The three-year marriage of Eva Longoria and NBA player Tony Parker legally ended in a Texas courtroom Friday.

Having met in late 2004 and married at a storybook wedding in a European castle during the summer of 2007, Longoria, 35, filed for divorce last November.

Her petition cited "irreconcilable differences" for the split, but immediately after news of the split there arose infidelity rumors, with claims that Tony has been unfaithful.

In her filing, Longoria sought support from Parker, 28, who plays for the San Antonio Spurs. (Longoria is a Texas native, from Corpus Christi.) The couple had a prenuptial agreement signed the month before their wedding and updated two years later.

This was Longoria's second marriage. In 2002 she married General Hospital actor Tyler Christopher. They divorced two years later.

TMZ first reported Friday's court appearance. But Parker's rep confirms to PEOPLE that the divorce is final and declines any further comment.

Sunday night, at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Longoria, who stars as Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives since October 2004, Tweeted from the red carpet: "Me and my other favorite latina [Modern Family star] Sofia Vergara at the SAG Awards!!"

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Desperate Housewives: Time for Raises for the Women on Wisteria Lane?

A raise for Lynette, Bree, Susan and Gabrielle may not top your Christmas list this year but for the stars of ABC’s Desperate Housewives, it certainly would help to ring in the new year. Contracts for Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher and Eva Longoria expire at the end of the season, and EW has learned that renegotiations have already begun.

ABC hasn’t officially said whether the drama will return for an eighth year, but all signs indicate that it’s a sure thing: Creator Marc Cherry is committed to Wisteria Lane through 2013 and the drama remains the most-watched series on Sundays (12.9 million). It’s also the No. 1 non-sports program on the night in adults 18-49 (4.3 rating/10 share) and dominates its time period across all key female demographics. The show also commands a hefty ad rate that’s well north of $200,000 per 30-second spot and ranks among TV’s highest-rated scripted series among adults in homes with an $100,000-plus annual income.

Since the four stars earn the same amount — reports peg their salaries at roughly $400,000 each per episode, which makes them among TV’s highest paid stars — its likely the women will negotiate together. From what EW hears, the women continue to get along well and are dedicated to seeing through Cherry’s vision. Stay tuned.

In the meantime, Cherry’s eager to find new hits for the Alphabet network. He has a script in development dubbed Hallelujah that would center on a small town “which finds itself being torn apart by the forces of good and evil,” according to Variety . Things improve, however, when a stranger comes to town “looking to bring justice, peace, and a little bit of faith” to the residents. The project is set up at ABC Studios through Cherry’s huge overall deal.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Eva Longoria Files for Divorce from Tony Parker

Three years after a storybook wedding in a European castle, Eva Longoria filed for divorce Wednesday from basketball star Tony Parker.

The Desperate Housewives star's documents were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court just one day after her rep denied that Parker had done the same in a Texas court.

The petition cites only the standard "irreconcilable differences" for the split. But this past week the couple have been rocked with infidelity rumors, with claims that Tony has been unfaithful.

Longoria is seeking spousal support from Parker. The couple have a prenuptial agreement signed the month before their wedding and updated two years later. The petition says their date of separation is still to be determined.

Longoria's attorney, Lance Spiegel, wasn't immediately available for comment.

Elaborate Wedding

Longoria, 35, and Parker, 28, were engaged in November 2006, then wed – as fireworks lit up the sky – on July 7, 2007, at Chateau of Vaux le Vicomte, a 17th Century castle on the outskirts of Paris one day after a small civil service. The double wedding celebrating came after a week of partying in Saint-Tropez, France.

In 2008, one year after their wedding, the Desperate Housewives star was plagued by pregnancy rumors, though she, Parker and her costars repeatedly denied them.

Still, Longoria Parker, said she was looking forward to having children with her husband, telling reporters in July 2008 that was eager to start a family. "I can't wait," she said at the time.

A year earlier, the two also faced rumors that the San Antonio Spurs star had cheated on his wife, though Longoria Parker stood by her husband, cheering him on at games and sharing public dinners.

"They are perfectly happy, despite everything that's going on," a source said at the time.

And, recently, the actress has pampered her husband, showering him with gifts for his 28th birthday this may. They also celebrated their third anniversary in lavish (and romantic) style with an Adriatic cruise and vacation with friends.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Eva Longoria Plans to File for Divorce Soon

Eva Longoria shot down a report that Tony Parker filed for divorce in Texas, but that doesn't appear to be the end of the marriage drama.

TMZ reported on Tuesday that husband Tony Parker filed for divorce in Texas after three years of marriage. The story later disappeared from TMZ's homepage, replaced by a retraction.

A new source has now stated that the Desperate Housewives star plans to file divorce papers of her own as early as Wednesday.

Longoria was "totally and completely blindsided" by reports appearing this week of infidelity by her NBA star husband, the source says.

The pair were married three years ago in a castle in France.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

John Barrowman: 'Desperate Housewives Are Naughty Divas'

Actor John Barrowman is hoping writers bring his Desperate Housewives character back from the dead - because he's already missing the leading ladies' naughty, diva antics.

The Scottish-born actor played Drea de Matteo's ex-boyfriend Patrick Logan in five episodes of the drama and admits he could write a revealing book based on what he witnessed on set.

And now he's dreaming of an unlikely return to Wisteria Lane - the fictional address of the Housewives.

He tells Britain's 5 O'Clock Show, "Actually they were nothing but generous to me - that's not to say that things don't go on. I spent most time with Eva (Longoria Parker) and Drea de Matteo and we had a wonderful time.

"Eva Longoria's got a naughty sense of humor like I do. But you know, things happen on long-running shows and all the sagas that go on, so obviously there's a bit of diva-ness that goes on there. And why not?... I know (my character's) been blown up and I'm dead but I would like to work again for them."

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Desperate Housewives Stars Pledge Support for Producer in Nicollette Sheridan Dispute

A line has been drawn on Wisteria Lane.

Desperate Housewives stars Eva Longoria Parker, Teri Hatcher, Marcia Cross and Felicity Huffman issued a joint statement Tuesday pledging their support for show creator Marc Cherry in a lawsuit filed by Nicollette Sheridan.

"It would be irresponsible of us to let the public believe that being a part of this show from its inception has been anything but a blessing," the statement says. "We have no first-hand knowledge of what Nicollette may or may not have experienced, but we would never characterize our set as a hostile environment.

"It is, in fact, the opposite," the statement continues. "The friendships and support that Marc Cherry, the cast, the crew and the producers have shared for the past six years have made this a wonderful job that we are grateful for every day."

Hatcher, who plays housewife Susan on the show, separately expressed concern that the actress was singled out in the lawsuit alleging Cherry hit Sheridan in the face and that her Edie Britt character was killed off when she complained about him. Sheridan's suit alleged that when Hatcher went over Cherry's head to complain about him to ABC executives, he told Sheridan, "I hope Teri Hatcher gets hit by a car and dies."

The statement said it was "unfortunate and inappropriate" for Sheridan's attorneys to have mentioned Hatcher without her authorization.

Hatcher says: "While my adoration and respect for the classic and dynamic chemistry of the characters of Susan and Edie is indelible, I'm honored to stand with Eva, Felicity and Marcia, as a group and clarify that our set environment is nothing less than an amazingly positive experience. I have never felt discriminated against. In fact, I have felt heard and respected by Marc and other executives in regards to both my professional and personal needs."

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Eva Longoria Parker is 'Really Confused' by Nicollette Sheridan's Lawsuit

Shocked by Nicollette Sheridan's lawsuit against Desperate Housewives's creator? Her former costar Eva Longoria Parker was caught off guard too!

"I'm really confused about this whole thing," Longoria Parker said Wednesday morning on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show. "I would love to see her to find out if everything's okay."

In court papers filed Monday, Sheridan, 46, alleges she was fired from the ABC series after complaining the show's creator Marc Cherry hit her in the face on set.

Sheridan's rep was unavailable for comment, but ABC Studios said in a statement: "While we have yet to see the actual complaint, we investigated similar claims made by Ms. Sheridan last year and found them to be without merit."

While Longoria Parker, 35, says she doesn't know the details of the alleged incident, "I know they did have a thing on set," she says, adding that Cherry "probably could not harm a fly."

"I guess it was a couple years ago. I wasn't on set when it happened but apparently this incident had happened and she felt it was wrong," she says.

When asked to clarify what kind of incident it was, Longoria Parker says that Sheridan "was doing a scene, something that [Marc] was showing her how to do ... Honestly I wish I knew."

And while she hopes things work out for Sheridan, Longoria Parker is also crossing her fingers the show will get past the lawsuit. "I love the show so much," she says, "I would hate for anything tarnish the reputation of the show."

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Katherine Switches Teams, Andrew’s Back and Bob & Lee Party in Gayest “Housewives” Episode Ever

Desperate Housewives has mostly given short shrift to its gay characters but for some reason, the show had its gayest episode ever on Sunday night.

The biggest twist was Katherine (Dana Delaney) finding herself attracted to her new tenant Robin (Julie Benz), The show started with Katherine having dreams about them making love. She fights it, goes to a shrink, tries to get Robin to move out. But by episode’s end, the two spend the night together.

Where things go from here, I do not know but it is an unbelievable treat to have to such intelligent, first-rate actresses in these roles.

Tuc Watkins and Kevin Rahm are also superb actors as we’ve seen in their previous series. But as Bob and Lee, the gay couple on Wisteria Lane, they have been given very little to do which is such a wasted opportunity.

Finally, they were put on the front-burner in a storyline that had next-door neighbor Gaby (Eva Longoria Parker) moving in with them for a few days after her daughter comes down with the chicken pox which Gaby has not yet had. She instantly goes from harried mom to party girl having pre-dinner Cosmos at home and going out with the boys and all their cute gay friends.

“I know I don’t know you guys that well, but I love you,” she says as she takes a sip of Cosmo.

Of course these scenes played up every gay stereotype possible. When Gaby gets out of a car filled with gay guys, she says: “Good night Fernando! And good luck with the pec implants!”

Gaby is loving the life so much that she’s in no rush to go home. The guys throw her a party and her daughter calls to tell her she's better and can return to their home. Gaby lies to them and says she's coming down with the flu in order to stay for the party. She goes to find a quiet place to talk and happens upon a baby nursery that Bob and Lee have prepared.

Bob (Watkins) finds her and confides: “Lee and I are trying to adopt a baby. It’s something we’ve wanted for years.” He says they were set to have a baby before and spent two days bonding with it when the birth mother changed her mind.

Gaby realizes how lucky she is to have her kids and she leaves the party to head home. She tells Lee (Rahm) how much she envies their life and he says: “It’s nothing compared to how we envy yours.”

I hope this is a sign that we will see more of Bob and Lee and that the audience will get to know them better.

And finally, there is the return of Wisteria Lane’s original gay: Andrew Van de Kamp who is played by the terrific Shawn Pyfrom. Shawn left the show at the end of last season and this was his first guest appearance since then. Since his absence was never acknowledged, he just pops up again still in charge of mom Bree’s company.

Andrew had seemed so competent previously but here he is making excuses for a really cute, but really dumb employee named Tad who we later find out he is sleeping with. How do we find out? Because a smooth guy named Sam shows up, convinces Bree to hire him, and he immediately works at undermining Andrew and getting Tad fired.

Andrew apparently is still in the relationship with Alex, and doesn’t deny an affair (”He came on to me, it was late and I’d been drinking.”), which trigger's Bree, who was cheating on her husband until her lover was killed, to have some moral outrage over it, Andrew delivers a real zinger: “Hello pot, it’s kettle. It’s nice to meet you.”


It appears as if Sam is trying to also get rid of Andrew and replace his role as Bree's "son". We'll see where this storyline leads.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Heidi Klum and Paulina Porizkova to Visit
Desperate Housewives

Looks like Wisteria Lane could soon be doubling as a runway! According to E! Online, an ABC rep confirmed that supermodels and reality TV staples Heidi Klum and Paulina Porizkova have just inked deals to guest star on ABC’s Desperate Housewives. According to sources, they’ll be playing themselves in an episode tentatively slated to air in March.

In the episode, Gaby (Eva Longoria Parker), a former model, and Angie (Drea de Matteo) run into the Project Runway host and former America’s Next Top Model judge in the Big Apple. While the storyline will take place in New York City, the episode is scheduled to shoot in Los Angeles.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Paparazzi!: New Year's Eva

Sparks fly between NBA star Tony Parker and wife Eva Longoria Parker (in an Ina Soltani dress ), who counted down to midnight at the grand opening of her new Las Vegas nightclub Eve.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Desperate Housewives Aged for Upcoming Episode

Eva Longoria Parker and her Desperate Housewives co-stars are set for a shocking glimpse into their futures when the ladies are aged 30 years for an upcoming episode.

Parker will play a poverty-stricken, demented, grey-haired grandma in the futuristic show, which will air on January 3rd, while co-star Teri Hatcher will have eaten herself into obesity.

Series creator Marc Cherry says, "The most expensive thing about the episode was Teri Hatcher's fat suit."

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Star Sighting: Backseat "Cutie" Driver

After helping his gal pal Eva Longoria Parker reportedly celebrate her birthday over the weekend in L.A., Mario Lopez pops up in New York City Monday, where he grabbed a cab at Rockefeller Center.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Desperate Housewives' Same-sex Smooch

Bosses on TV hit "Desperate Housewives" have come up with a steamy way to keep viewers interested following the departure of blonde bombshell Nicollette Sheridan, they are planning a passionate same-sex kiss between Teri Hatcher and Eva Longoria Parker.

The ABC show announced Sheridan, who plays Wisteria Lane's resident man-eater Edie Britt, would be written out of the show in the forthcoming season.

And to keep the show's ratings on top, TV execs have thought of a novel way of enticing TV fans to tune in - some girl-on-girl action, according to Celebuzz.com.

A source tells the website, "Anything is kind of possible right now. You've got Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice basically becoming one two-hour show, the longest Dancing With The Stars tease ever.

"I don't think a kiss between Eva and Teri's characters could be ruled out, especially if it keeps people interested in the show."