Eva Longoria has nothing in common with her character from Desperate Housewives, Gabrielle. This girl from Texas grew up alongside her 3 sisters on a ranch. Sometimes, the family had to go without AC or heating so that the girls could attend various activities and events. Longoria likes to spend time with people who are interested in more than just movies and television. She considers Hollywood to be an isolated world that makes people lose touch with reality. Hollywood is primarily a job for Longoria.