EXCLUSIVE: 'I have a million tricks, from Spanx to an army of stylists… you don't just fall out of bed looking like this': Eva Longoria reveals her secrets to creating the Hollywood 'illusion'

  • Eva Longoria described her red carpet look as an 'illusion'
  • She uses an 'army' of stylists to get her red carpet ready
  • Her tricks for looking good include Spanx and commando underwear  
  • Eva will be in Australia next month with Specsavers

By Danielle Gusmaroli for Daily Mail Australia and Lauren Grounsell For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 23:20 EST, 9 July 2015 | Updated: 08:10 EST, 10 July 2015

Her beauty is undeniable, but when it comes to the red carpet Eva Longoria wants you to know that everything is not as it seems.

The former Desperate Housewives star told Daily Mail Australia the flawless image she presents to the cameras is the result of 'a million tricks', spanks and commando underwear.

Behind the designer gowns, hair and makeup is an army of stylists Eva said take her from rolling out of bed in the morning to red carpet glam.

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From bed to babe: Eva Longoria described her red carpet look as an 'illusion' created by an army of stylists
From bed to babe: Eva Longoria described her red carpet look as an 'illusion' created by an army of stylists

From bed to babe: Eva Longoria described her red carpet look as an 'illusion' created by an army of stylists

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Eva told Daily Mail Australia that what she wears in 'real life' is an extension of her individual style and different to what she wears on the red carpet.  

But while her red-carpet look is effortlessly gorgeous, Eva described it as an 'illusion'.

'It's a whole process,' Eva said.

'I have a million tricks: lashes, spanks, commando underwear that doesn't leave the panty line.

Smoke and mirrors: Eva Longoria said there is not secret to red carpet glam, just a million tricks, lashes, spanks and commando underwear

Smoke and mirrors: Eva Longoria said there is not secret to red carpet glam, just a million tricks, lashes, spanks and commando underwear

'You don't just fall out of bed looking like this, it's a hell of a lot of work.'

When she is not in the spotlight Eva, who is currently dating Mexican businessman Jose Baston, said she is free to explore her individual style. 

And she credits being in love with looking good. 

'I wear dresses I wouldn't normally wear, colours I wouldn't normally wear, styles I wouldn't normally wear.' 

Finding her style: Hollywood actress Eva Longoria says she is glowing thanks to finding love with Mexican businessman, Jose Baston

Finding her style: Hollywood actress Eva Longoria says she is glowing thanks to finding love with Mexican businessman, Jose Baston

'People want a secret to looking good, but there isn't one. I'm in love, that has a lot to do with it.'

'I take good care of myself, I eat a healthy diet and I exercise ... and I'm very lucky in that I have good genes.'

Eva will jet Down Under next month with Jose to judge Specsavers' search for Australia's most stylish spec-wearer.

Focused: Next month Eva will jet Down Under with Jose to judge Specsavers' search for Australia’s most stylish spec-wearer

Focused: Next month Eva will jet Down Under with Jose to judge Specsavers' search for Australia’s most stylish spec-wearer

The winner will jet back stateside with her to spend a day on the set of her new NBC show Hot and Bothered, a comedy series about the daily life of a soap star who does not speak Spanish. 

'My boyfriend has never been to Australia so I'm excited to be able to show him around while being part of this Specsavers competition to celebrate the confidence of people who wears glasses,' she said.

'Wearing glasses is all about having fun and embracing your style.'

The Loveglasses Specsavers competition is now open.

 

 

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