She has largely stayed off the radar since her long-running TV show Desperate Housewives came to an end last year.
And while some may have wondered why Eva Longoria was keeping a low profile, they will be pleased to know it’s not because she has hung up her acting shoes.
The star has in fact been working on a Master’s degree for the past three years and on Wednesday, she finally graduated.
Deep breaths: Eva looked a little nervous as she lined up with her classmates
Eva was grinning from ear to ear as she received her degree in Chicano Studies at California State University in Northridge.
The 38-year-old hugged and shook hands with her professors as they presented her with her diploma.
Eva was a vision in her black cap and gown as she giggled with glee and posed for photos following the ceremony.
She earned it: The actress had been working for three years on the degree from California State University
Her parents Enrique Longoria, Jr. and Ella Eva Mireles, who are of Mexican descent, came to watch their little girl and couldn’t have looked much prouder.
Under her ceremonial attire, Eva was wearing a smart beige pencil dress and black court shoes.
Eva shared the happy news with her loyal friends and followers on Twitter.
‘Big day today!!! Very excited to graduate for my Master’s degree in Chicano Studies!’ Eva tweeted, adding: ‘You’re never too old or too busy to continue your education!’
Eva had been frantically working on her thesis in order to graduate on time.
‘I’m writing my thesis now. Hopefully, I’ll finish in time!’ Eva told E! News on May 6.
Speaking about her studies, her representative confirmed Eva had been studying towards it for three years.
The rep said: ‘Eva enrolled at Northridge three years ago and is receiving her Master’s degree in Chicano Studies with her thesis on “Success STEMS From Diversity: The Value of Latinas in STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics] Careers.”‘
Eva’s many friends were quick to praise the actress for her perseverence.
Crunch time: The brunette beauty was clearly apprehensive but excited as she approached the podium
The star’s former Desperate Housewives co-star Marica Cross tweeted her congratulations, writing: ‘Huge congratulations on your graduation today!!!! From Canne to Cap and Gown. You are really something. Xoxo m.’
And Bill Rancic tweeted: ‘Congrats Eva!’
Eva also holds a Bachelor Of Science degree in kinesiology from Texas A&M University.
According to the California State University website, Chicano Studies is described as a ‘field that advances a critical understanding of the Chicana/o and Latina/o experience in the United States.
Let’s celebrate: Eva and her family went to her restaurant Beso in Hollywood to toast the occasion
‘Courses reflect a multidisciplinary approach to the understanding of Chicana/o and Latina/o histories, politics, culture, language and education.’
Ahead of her graduation, which Eva returned home from the Cannes Film Festival for, the star enjoyed a low-key morning as she stepped out in Beverly Hills.
Eva was dressed in a pair of spray-on yellow jeans, along with a long-sleeved white T-shirt and silvery high heels.
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