Eva Longoria shares a sweet embrace with a young relative as she rocks double denim and caged heels on family night out 

She's made it no secret that she is proud of her heritage.

So it came as no surprise that Eva Longoria was all smiles as she enjoyed a night out with family.

Exiting Mr Chow in Beverly Hills on Thursday evening, the 40-year-old actress put on a loving display as she held hand with one of her relatives.

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Out and about: Eva Longoria was in good spirits as she exited Mr Chow in Beverly Hills on Thursday

Out and about: Eva Longoria was in good spirits as she exited Mr Chow in Beverly Hills on Thursday

Aunty Longoria: The 40-year-old actress put on a loving display with one of her young relatives

Aunty Longoria: The 40-year-old actress put on a loving display with one of her young relatives

Leading the way out of the popular high-end Chinese restaurant, Eva held hands with the young boy as they were greeted by waiting photographers. 

As they stood waiting for their car to come round, the Desperate Housewives star planted a kiss on the boy's head as she wrapped her arms around him. 

In good spirits, Longoria also flashed her pearly whites as the family appeared to share a joke. 

Leading the way: Eva walked ahead hand in hand with the boy as they left the popular Chinese restaurant

Leading the way: Eva walked ahead hand in hand with the boy as they left the popular Chinese restaurant

No letting go: Longoria flashed her pearly whites as she was greeted by waiting photographers
No letting go: Longoria flashed her pearly whites as she was greeted by waiting photographers

No letting go: Longoria flashed her pearly whites as she was greeted by waiting photographers

It's a family affair: The Desperate Housewives star wrapped her arms around the cute little boy

It's a family affair: The Desperate Housewives star wrapped her arms around the cute little boy

Happy days: The tight knit family put on a loving show as they waited for their ride home 

Happy days: The tight knit family put on a loving show as they waited for their ride home 

Looking as stylish as always, Eva opted to don double demin by teamed a light-wash spotted shirt with a pair of white skinny jeans.

Adding height to her petite frame, Longoria wore tan coloured caged heels as she accessorised with a leather taupe side bag and several pieces of jewellery.

Wearing her dark hair up in a chic doughnut bun, the American actress went for winged eyeliner and blush pink lips.  

 Say cheese! The pair beamed as they enjoyed their evening out in Beverly Hills

 Say cheese! The pair beamed as they enjoyed their evening out in Beverly Hills

It's the little things: While the boy and girl smiled at photographers, something appeared to catch Eva's eyes

It's the little things: While the boy and girl smiled at photographers, something appeared to catch Eva's eyes

Close bonds: The American actress often talks about how proud she is of her hertiage

Close bonds: The American actress often talks about how proud she is of her hertiage

The night out served as a break from Longoria's latest movie role in Low Riders.

Low Riders takes an in-depth look at the lives of low-riding enthusiasts in Southern California's Latino communities. 

Directed by Ricardo de Montreuil, the upcoming drama will see Eva star alongside Melissa Benoist, Theo Rossi, Tony Revolori, Demián Bichir, Cress Williams and Yvette Monreal. 

And they're off! Heading over to their car home Eva clutched onto the little boy as they journeyed along

And they're off! Heading over to their car home Eva clutched onto the little boy as they journeyed along

Casual chic: Longoria donned double denim with a pair of tan caged open toe heels and a taupe bag

Casual chic: Longoria donned double denim with a pair of tan caged open toe heels and a taupe bag

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