Eva Longoria Has a Polarizing Opinion on Aging in Hollywood

"I refuse to believe my greatest success is behind me.”

Hollywood's outdated response to aging has become one of the industry's hot-button issues, but Eva Longoria isn't shying away from it. In fact, she wants to age. During a new interview with Marie Claire, the actress-slash-director opened up about her mindset when it comes to wellness as she gets older.

“I’m cold-plunging; I’ve got red lights on; I strength train with weights; I meditate; I’m journaling,” she said of her routine. “I wake up with the sun; I’m doing the grounding; I have an Oura ring to track deep sleep; I’m taking magnesium and other supplements; I’m doing everything."

However, she adds. "Not because I don’t want to age but because I do want to age.”

Longoria, 49, told the outlet that women like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez make her hopeful for her own career after she turns 50, but that she isn't too concerned for her future in the industry. After all, the star is booked and busy with film and television projects and business endeavors, in addition to frequenting (and slaying) red carpets.

“For me, age is just a number, but I’m excited,” she continued. “I refuse to believe my greatest success is behind me.”

Longoria feels just as confident now as ever and when reflecting on some of her previous roles that required her to be naked on screen. The actress added that she would happily do it again at this phase in her life, saying, “I’m like, ‘I would totally do that photo shoot at 50.’”

Although she's not shying away from taking on projects in the industry, geographically, Longoria has moved on from Los Angeles. These days, she splits her time between Spain and Mexico with her husband, José Bastón, and their 6-year-old son, Santiago.

"I had my whole adult life here,” she said, referring to the City of Angels. “But even before [the pandemic], it was changing. The vibe was different. And then Covid happened, and it pushed it over the edge. Whether it’s the homelessness or the taxes, not that I want to shit on California—it just feels like this chapter in my life is done now.”

“I’m privileged,” she continued. “I get to escape and go somewhere. Most Americans aren’t so lucky. They’re going to be stuck in this dystopian country, and my anxiety and sadness is for them.”