Smart girls are sexy! Hollywood’s Eva Longoria has got her Master’s degree (LOOK)

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.

Another string to her bow: Eva Longoria received her Master's Degree in Chicano Studies on WednesdayAnother string to her bow: Eva Longoria received her  Master’s Degree in Chicano Studies on Wednesday

Important message: All of Eva's hard work paid off as she told fans 'you're never too old or too busy to continue your education'Important message: All of Eva’s hard work paid off as  she told fans ‘you’re never too old or too busy to continue your  education’

Deep breaths: Eva looked a little nervous as she lined up with her classmates

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.

 

Grinning from ear to ear: Eva was clearly over the moon following the Northridge graduation ceremonyGrinning from ear to ear: Eva was clearly over the moon  following the Northridge graduation ceremony

Proud parents: Eva's father Enrique Longoria, Jr. and mother Ella Eva Mireles were there to cheer her onProud parents: Eva’s father Enrique Longoria, Jr. and  mother Ella Eva Mireles were there to cheer her onShe earned it: The actress had been working for three years on the degree from California State University

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.

She did it: She is a stunning actress but Eva is out to prove she's one smart cookie tooShe did it: She is a stunning actress but Eva is out to  prove she’s one smart cookie too
Hug it out: The 38-year-old shook hands with and hugged her professors as she was presented with the diplomaHug it out: The 38-year-old shook hands with and hugged  her professors as she was presented with the diploma
A woman of many talents: Eva also holds a Bachelor Of Science degree in kinesiology from Texas A&M UniversityA woman of many talents: Eva also holds a Bachelor Of  Science degree in kinesiology from Texas A&M University

‘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.

How's my hair?: Eva made sure she was looking picture perfect ahead of her big momentHow’s my hair?: Eva made sure she was looking picture  perfect ahead of her big moment
Crunch time: The brunette beauty was clearly apprehensive but excited as she approached the podium
Crunch time: The brunette beauty was clearly apprehensive but excited as she approached the podium

Crunch time: The brunette beauty was clearly  apprehensive but excited as she approached the podium

Proud: Eva posed with her parents who looked suitably proudProud: Eva posed with her parents who looked suitably  proud

 

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.

Stylish star: Eva was dressed in a smart beige pencil dress and black court shoes under her cap and gownStylish star: Eva was dressed in a smart beige pencil  dress and black court shoes under her cap and gown

 

So much support: Eva had a big group of her nearest and dearest at the ceremony, and they were escorted around by a bodyguardSo much support: Eva had a big group of her nearest and  dearest at the ceremony, and they were escorted around by a bodyguard

Let's celebrate: Eva and her family went to her restaurant Beso in Hollywood to toast the occasion
Let's celebrate: Eva and her family went to her restaurant Beso in Hollywood to toast the occasion

Let’s celebrate: Eva and her family went to her  restaurant Beso in Hollywood to toast the occasion

 

Jet setter: Eva returned home from the Cannes Film Festival especially for her graduation dayJet setter: Eva returned home from the Cannes Film  Festival especially for her graduation day

‘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.

Bright spark: She turned heads in yellow skinny jeans, a white top and silvery high heelsBright spark: She turned heads in yellow skinny jeans, a  white top and silvery high heels

Low-key morning: Earlier in the day the star had been seen stepping out in Beverly HillsLow-key morning: Earlier in the day the star had been  seen stepping out in Beverly Hills

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