Eva Longoria, star of Desperate Housewives, has revealed that she still keeps in touch with four of her former castmates from the hit ABC comedy-drama as the show celebrates its 20th anniversary. Longoria maintains close bonds with Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Ricardo Antonio Chavira, and Jesse Metcalfe, with whom she starred for all eight seasons of the show. Despite rumors of tension among the leading ladies of the show, Longoria and her former costars have remained close even after the show’s end.
Longoria, Huffman, and Cross, along with Teri Hatcher, led the cast of Desperate Housewives throughout its run. Though the show’s leading ladies were rumored to have strained relationships off-screen, Longoria’s recent revelations show that they have maintained close bonds. However, there was apparent tension in 2012 when it was reported that Longoria, Huffman, Cross, and Vanessa Williams gave farewell gifts to the show’s crew, excluding Hatcher. It was later revealed that Hatcher had penned an emotional email addressing the relationships with her former costars and expressing well wishes to all involved.
In a recent interview, Longoria addressed the speculation surrounding on-set feuds among the core cast of Desperate Housewives. She explained that the narrative of women fighting was often pushed by the media, especially with a cast of women over 40 on a popular television show. Longoria admits that her costars helped her navigate the increased spotlight as they were all experienced in dealing with fame. The cast of Desperate Housewives formed a close bond on set, remaining in a bubble with their crew and each other, tuning out the noise from outside sources.
Despite rumors and tensions that may have arisen during the run of Desperate Housewives, Eva Longoria and her former costars have remained close and supportive of each other. Longoria expressed her gratitude for the friendships she maintains with Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Ricardo Antonio Chavira, and Jesse Metcalfe, highlighting the enduring bond that was formed on the set of the hit show. As Desperate Housewives celebrates its 20th anniversary, Longoria’s revelations shed light on the lasting relationships that were formed among the cast both on and off-screen.
The behind-the-scenes dynamics of Desperate Housewives have long been a subject of curiosity and speculation among fans of the show. However, Eva Longoria’s recent comments have provided insight into the close friendships that were cultivated among the core cast members. Despite any rumors or tensions that may have existed in the past, Longoria and her former costars have demonstrated their enduring bond and support for each other, proving that some relationships truly are forever. As Desperate Housewives marks its 20th anniversary, the legacy of the show continues to be celebrated, along with the lasting connections formed among its leading ladies.
