The new year didn’t begin with red carpets or glam squads for Eva Longoria. Instead, she welcomed 2026 with something far more personal: quiet selfies, a glass of white wine, and rare moments with her 7-year-old son, Santiago.
Taking to Instagram in the first days of January, Longoria shared a carousel of 12 photos capturing her holiday mood. The images ranged from relaxed and playful to strong and focused, offering a glimpse into her life away from movie sets and premieres. Alongside the post, she wrote a simple message wishing everyone a happy new year and motivating herself for the first Monday ahead.
Among the photos was a rare makeup-free selfie that immediately caught fans’ attention. With her hair relaxed and her face completely bare, Longoria looked calm, natural, and unbothered — a striking contrast to the polished looks she’s known for. The set also included a group shot from her New Year’s Eve celebration and a gym mirror selfie showing her in navy leggings and a matching bra top, clearly fresh from a workout.
But the most heart-melting moments featured Santiago. Now seven years old, he appeared throughout the carousel, reminding followers that motherhood remains the center of Longoria’s world. She became a mother on June 19, 2018, when she and her husband, José Bastón, welcomed their son in Los Angeles. With Bastón already raising three children from an earlier relationship, their household is anything but quiet—full of energy, activity, and constant motion.
Shortly after Santiago’s birth, Longoria spoke openly about the instant bond she felt, describing motherhood as magical and saying it felt as though she had known her son forever. That connection still shines through in every shared moment.
Only days before she shared the carousel, Santiago had already stolen the spotlight on her Instagram Stories. In a New Year’s Eve clip, mother and son danced together effortlessly, perfectly in step and beaming. Longoria later called him her favorite dance partner and followed up with a tender snapshot of the two laughing side by side, sparklers glowing in their hands.
Between the bare face, the gym strength, and the quiet joy of motherhood, Longoria’s start to 2026 felt honest and grounded — less about performance, more about presence.
