If you are a fan of baseball or Hollywood, you might have wondered if Evan Longoria and Eva Longoria are related. They share a surname and both are of Hispanic descent, but is there any family connection between them? Here is what we found out.
Who is Evan Longoria?
Evan Longoria is a professional baseball third baseman who currently plays for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He started his career with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008 and played for them until 2017. He is a four-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glove Award winner, and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner. He also won a gold medal at the 2007 Baseball World Cup with Team USA.
Who is Eva Longoria?
Eva Longoria is an actress, producer, director, and activist who is best known for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the hit TV series Desperate Housewives. She has also appeared in movies such as Over Her Dead Body, The Sentinel, Harsh Times, and Lowriders. She is also the founder of The Eva Longoria Foundation, which aims to empower Latinas through education and entrepreneurship.
The short answer is no. Evan Longoria and Eva Longoria are not related in any way. They do not share any blood or romantic ties. They just happen to have similar names by coincidence.
According to Second Nexus, Eva Longoria once shared a funny story about their name similarity. She said that when Desperate Housewives was at its peak and Evan Longoria was just starting his baseball career, the fans would chant “Eva, Eva, Eva” when he was at bat. He did not like it at first, but he did not let it bother him too much because he won the Rookie of the Year award that year.
Eva Longoria said that she felt bad for him and sent him a bottle of champagne with an apology note. He appreciated her gesture and sent her back his signed jersey with a note that said it was an honor to be called by her name.
Conclusion
Evan Longoria and Eva Longoria are not related, but they have a mutual respect and admiration for each other. They have both achieved success in their respective fields and have used their platforms to support various causes. They are examples of how having a similar name does not mean having a similar life.
