Eva Longoria started out acting on soap operas like General Hospital and The Young and the Restless, but quickly skyrocketed to celebrity status as Gabrielle Solis on the quirky, critically acclaimed television drama, Desperate Housewives. In 2005, she was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series. Eva also turned her celebrity into a lucrative modeling career that same year, becoming the 2005 face of L'Oreal. In addition to her acting success, Eva has topped magazine lists at People, FHM and Maxim for her sex appeal and stunning beauty.