With a penchant for shimmery gowns, bold cut-outs, and sultry trains, Eva Longoria’s appearances at events like the Golden Globe Awards, Emmy Awards, and Cannes Film Festival are always a highlight. To celebrate the actress’ career, here are her best red carpet looks.

One word comes to mind when thinking of Eva Longoria: glamour. The actress and producer, known for her memorable performances in shows like Desperate Housewives, has been a mainstay of the red carpet for more than two decades, delivering on bold, fashion-forward glamour that’s become her signature.

With a penchant for shimmery gowns, bold cut-outs, and sultry trains, Longoria’s appearances at events like the Golden Globe Awards, Emmy Awards, and Cannes Film Festival are always a highlight. Currently, Longoria works with celebrity stylist Maeve Reilly, whose clientele also includes names like Megan Fox, Adriana Lima, and Winnie Harlow. The duo’s continued partnership has brought an even bolder side of Longoria’s style, prioritizing halter and strapless silhouettes, as well as glimmering gowns.

To celebrate the multi-hyphenate's career, here are her best red carpet looks.

In Oscar de la Renta at the 2024 Global Gift Gala

Longoria went for a bold, sparkly Oscar de la Renta dress for this year's Global Gift Gala. The sheer skirt and glimmering details made Longoria look ready to party.

In Tony Ward Couture at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

A gown with many surprises. This bold cut-out number from Tony Ward delivered special details on the Cannes red carpet with a crystal-encrusted asymmetrical neckline, as well as fringe on the thigh-high slit.

In Elie Saab at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

Sometimes all you need is a tried-and-true silhouette. A halter necklace and bodycon silhouette are a perfect match for Longoria in this Elie Saab number. She paired the shimmery dress with a choker necklace and matching earrings, letting the dress to most of the talking.

In Tamara Ralph at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars Party

Longoria was a vision in gold at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars party. For the affair, Longoria chose a heavily-embellished Tamara Ralph gown with fringe details throughout.

In Ashi Studio at the 2023 amfAR Gala

For her take on naked dressing, Longoria did a conservative approach with a long-sleeve and modest bodice and a sheer column skirt. With so many glimmering beads and embellishments throughout, a bold red lip proved to be the perfect accessory.

At the 2019 amfAR Gala

Longoria knows not to sacrifice comfort on the red carpet. And this mustard dress is proof you can do both sultry and comfy. The billowy sleeves are the perfect balance for the cut-out bodice, which opens into a dashing high-slit skirt with a train.

At the 2018 Costume Designers Guild Awards

A pregnant Longoria showed just how to do red carpet dressing when expecting. A sexy slip and matching robe gives just the right amount of glam for a night out.

At the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards

Glamorous trains are not the only thing Longoria serves on the red carpet. She also knows a power suit is quite the statement. For the Billboard Latin Music Awards, Longoria chose a white pant suit with a cape blazer. The gold chain details on the blazer make it a standout number for the actress.

At the 2016 Cannes Film Festival

While Longoria is partial to gowns, a top-and-skirt combo is also a top choice for the actress. An elegant pearl top and dashing white skirt may look simple, but paired together they make for a fantastic minimalist twist on the red carpet.

At the 2015 Cinema Against AIDS Gala

Although Longoria's signature red carpet dressing tends to include darker colors, she still wows in softer shades. This aqua lace-and-glitter number gives the actress an elegant aura that's still fun and fresh.

In Atelier Versace at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival

Pulling all the stops at the Cannes Film Festival, Longoria went for a dramatic moment. A navy strapless gown by Atelier Versace with voluminous asymmetrical skirt took Longoria from best dressed to iconic.

At the 2014 Cannes Film Festival

A sensual look can also be quite demure. Longoria went for a comfy long-sleeved turtleneck dress. The twist? A revealing plunging asymmetrical neckline that gave just the right amount of sexiness to the look.

In Emilio Pucci at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards

Longoria is not one to shy away from a dramatic thigh-high slit. Even a princess gown will get the drama treatment as exhibited by this Emilio Pucci gown. The lace bodice and soft flowy skirt perfectly balanced the slit for a show-stopping moment.

In Atelier Versace at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival

Longoria's penchant for dramatic skirts is one of her red carpet signatures. This Atelier Versace dusty blue number had all the right elements for the actress to wow at the Cannes Film Festival: an embellished bodice with a voluminous train and ombré effect.

At the 2008 Met Gala

A vision in pleats! Longoria dazzled at the 2008 Met Gala wearing an eggplant-toned strapless gown with voluminous pleated ruffles. She let the gown do all the talking with minimal jewelry and a metallic clutch.

At the 2006 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Ever since she started gracing the red carpet, Longoria has bet big on strapless necklines and sultry trains. This lacy purple number may be more demure, but it's still one knockout look for the actress.