Eva Longoria Advocates for Diversity in Hollywood at Red Sea Film Festival

The actor, director, and activist highlights the impact of DEI program cuts and calls for systemic change to support underrepresented communities in entertainment.

• Eva Longoria criticized the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in Hollywood, emphasizing their importance in creating opportunities for marginalized groups.
• Speaking at the Red Sea Film Festival, Longoria argued that the lack of diversity is not due to intentional exclusion but rather a reliance on hiring familiar, experienced candidates.
• She highlighted her own efforts to build pipelines for Latino talent, including hiring Latino department heads for her directorial debut, 'Flamin’ Hot.'
• Longoria's foundation focuses on empowering Latina women through education and entrepreneurship, aiming to help them achieve economic independence.
• She urged the industry to prioritize purpose-driven projects that reflect diverse cultural and female perspectives to drive meaningful change.

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