Who is José Bastón? Everything to Know About Eva Longoria’s Husband

José Bastón is the husband of Eva Longoria, an American actress, producer, and director. The couple has been married since 2016, and they have a son together. Baston, who was born on April 13, 1968, is currently 56 years old and is a businessman.

José Bastón is the president of Grupo Televisa, S.A.B, Latin America’s largest media company. He is among the list of Mexico’s most influential people, and his countless and unending philanthropic works have endeared him to the hearts of many of the citizens of Mexico.

How Old Is José Bastón?

José Bastón is 56 years old as of 2024 and was born on the 13th of April, 1968 in Mexico City, Mexico to the family of Ricardo Alfredo Bastón Talamantes and Gloria Patino. José Antonio Bastón was his parent’s first child.

There are no details available on his siblings or if he has any. What is however certain is that Ricardo Alfredo Bastón Talamante, José’s father, died while he was still very young. The death of his father meant that José had to grow up quickly. He began taking up responsibility as the first son and family head from quite a young age.

Inside José Bastón’s Life as Eva Longoria’s Husband

Eva Longoria, who fondly refers to José Bastón as ‘Pepe’ is always ecstatic and animated whenever she talks about her husband. The twice-married and twice-divorced actress of the hit series Desperate Housewives spares no tale when she talks about finding love again with her beau. And even though Jose does not really like it when she talks about their love life because of his private disposition, Eva still can’t help herself. For the beautiful actress, three is a charm.

The Couple Met In 2013 When They Were Just Getting Out Of Previous Relationships

The couple met for the first time after they were set up with each other by a mutual friend of theirs in 2013. However, while they enjoyed a good conversation, both parties did not really connect on an emotional level. This was most probably a result of the happenings in both their love lives at the time.

Eva Longoria had just gotten out of a terrible relationship and was still transitioning, while José Bastón himself had just gotten out of a 7-year relationship with Paola Saad, which had broken up over his commitment issues. Neither Eva nor José was in the right headspace to honestly make a serious and committed emotional investment toward pursuing any sort of relationship besides friendship.

After a couple of months had elapsed, José and Eva were set up on a date all over again by the same mutual friend who had initially set them up on their first date 6 months before. Obviously, six months can change a lot because, according to Eva, the sparks were immediate, and the connection was instant. Eva explained that everything was different; she could not recall meeting him earlier at the time, but at that moment, the chemistry between the two of them was obvious.

They enjoyed an amazing and interactive dinner date, and by the time the date was over, a lunch date for the very next day had been set and was eagerly anticipated by the love birds. The lunch date which followed lasted four hours! It was official. They had both met their match in each other and were both smitten. To date, Eva never stops talking about that second lunch together.

Later, that perfect partnership rapidly evolved and became the perfect bond as José Bastón proceeded to pop the question during their vacation in Dubai in December 2015. Eva, along with José, had already been referring to themselves as ‘husband and wife’ before the engagement and joked that the proposal felt more like a demotion from wife to fiancee. This was, however a good-natured joke, and Eva still said yes to the proposal.

José Bastón Became Eva Longoria’s Husband In 2016

Shortly after the couple’s engagement in Dubai towards the end of 2015, the Hollywood star actress and her Mexican partner said their marital vows in May 2016. José Bastón, who was aged 47 at the time, and Eva Longoria, who was 41, repeated their vows to each other in an English cum Mexican-themed wedding ceremony, surrounded by friends, family, and loved ones.

The gathering of about 100 guests was as intimate and exclusive as the event could get. The wedding and reception took place in the groom’s Valle de Bravo estate in Acapulco, Mexico. Stunning fireworks and live musical performances by top bands elevated the entire affair, giving it class with a hint of a fairy tale. Eva later admitted that the wedding ceremony was everything she had spent her entire love life searching and hoping for.

The elite and exclusive event, which took place by the Mexican seaside, was attended by top-rated superstars such as Mario Lopez and his wife Courtney Lopez, Melanie Griffith, and Vanessa Williams, as well as Latin American singer Ricky Martin, who was also in attendance alongside his friend and partner Jwan Yousef. Eva’s good friend, fashion designer, and former Spice Girl, Victoria Beckham, who is the wife of legendary football icon David Beckham, was also in attendance, gracing the guestlist for the event.

The Couple Was Well-Dressed For Their Big Day

The dark-haired Desperate Housewife actress and Black-ish producer wore a simple and elegant ivory wedding dress which was designed by her good friend, Victoria Beckham. The wedding gown featured a bodice that was accessorized and retrofitted with flawlessly cut Messika diamond jewelry, which included a diamond-studded bracelet and diamond drop pearl earrings. Eva took her smashing appearance to a whole new level with the addition of a pearly diamond necklace to perfect her bridal look while sweeping her dark locks behind an ear.

José Bastón also took his groom outfit seriously for the special day as he graced his wedding with a tailored grey three-piece suit that oozed sophistication. The outfit was designed by Brunello Cicinelli, the famous and legendary Italian designer. The magical Arabian-styled proposal in the midst of the vast desert in Dubai meant that José Bastón had to outdo himself with the wedding bands after purchasing a huge ruby pearl engagement ring for his wife-to-be, which was set with equally huge diamonds.

This he did as the love birds said their vows to each other with the magical Mexican shoreline as a backdrop and prominent superstar guests, friends, and family as witnesses to the next chapter of their lives as they began their union as a married couple. The celebration, which ran throughout the weekend, trended with the hashtag #evaypepe across several social media platforms and will not be forgotten in a hurry.

How Long Have Jose Bastón and Eva Longoria Been Married?

Jose has been married to Eva Longoria for 7 years. Following their huge wedding, the couple has grown together without a hint of scandal about them. Eva, in explaining what makes her married life with José much sweeter than any of her past marriages, attributes it to maturity on both their parts, saying that she no longer puts pressure on herself or on her idea of married life as she used to do when she was much younger.

She further explained that the wedding did nothing to alter the relationship she and her husband enjoyed with each other. Eva makes everyone understand that they pay more attention to their union as a man and a woman who are in love and focused on building a family together. She says when a couple has this as their focus, they appreciate married life more. They don’t overburden themselves with unnecessarily high expectations of each other, and they don’t get distracted or carried away by the superstar status of it all.

Another reason why Eva thinks her marriage has been a revelation is that Pepe, as she fondly calls José Bastón, gives her the confidence and courage to make changes in her life. She understands and trusts his ability to steer the ship of their marriage so all she has to do is let go of the wheel, relax, and trust in his leadership. She prioritizes her marriage and knows that Jose does the same, and as such, whatever choices he makes will always be in the best interest of their union.

There might not be a generally accepted formula to marital success, but whatever technique José Bastón and Eva Longoria are employing to attain marital bliss seems to be working beautifully, and we can only wish them the best of love and many more blissful years together.

Jose Baston and Eva Longoria’s Marriage and Relationship Timeline

Date/Year
2013	Eva and Jose were introduced by a mutual friend, and six months later, they met again and went on a four-hour lunch date that marked the beginning of their relationship.
November 15, 2013	They made their first red carpet-appearance as a couple.
March 2014	Eva discusses her relationship with Jose in an interview with Parade and calls herself lucky to be with him.
May 2015	Jose attends the Cannes Film Festival with Eva holding her purse.
December 2015	The couple got engaged during a vacation to Dubai.
May 2016	The couple got married in a private garden ceremony at Jose Baston’s home in Valle de Bravo, Mexico.
December 2017	The couple announced they were expecting their first child together, a baby boy.
June 19, 2018	Eva and Jose Baston welcome their son, Santiago Enrique Baston.

José Bastón’s Children

José Bastón has four children to his name. Three of his four children are from his previous marriage to Natalia Esperon, who he was married to for ten years. Born on the 21st of February 1996, Natalia Bastón is José’s eldest child and first daughter. He also has a set of twins from his previous marriage to Esperon – Mariana Bastón and José Antonio Bastón, born in 2003. Santiago Enrique Bastón is his only child with Eva Longoria Bastón, and he was born on the 19th of June 2018.

Eva immediately fell in love with Jose’s wonderful and amazing children, calling herself a mom even before she got pregnant. To Eva, no one is more perfect as a role model and a perfect example for her four children than her husband, José Bastón.

What is José Bastón’s Net Worth?

From his multiple efforts as a shrewd businessman, Jose Baston has a net worth of $15 million. The major sources of his net worth are his earnings as the president of International Television and Contents, the director of Grupo Televisa, and the various boards he sits on. Compared to his wife Eva Longoria, who has a net worth of $80 million, Jose falls short by many millions.

He Sits At The Helm Of Several Media Companies

José Antonio Bastón is the president of the global television business networking and information platform called International Television and Contents. He is also the director of a mass media company based in Mexico called Grupo Televisa. The entrepreneur has been with the company for over 2 decades, going as far back as 2001.

José also sits on the board of directors at the American and Spanish Language free-to-air television network Univision. He also dedicates his time and a considerable amount of his resources to promoting the welfare and quality of life of those who do not have much in Mexico.

A Look At José Bastón’s Previous Marriage and Relationships

Natalia Esperon and José Bastón

José Bastón’s marriage to Eva Longoria was not his first ride to the altar. In 1995, the media mogul wed popular Mexican actress and movie star Natalia Esperon. Their union lasted well over a decade, and they had four children. The eldest child from the union, Natalia Baston, was born in 1996. Seven years later, the Bastón family welcomed a set of triplets: Mariana, José Antonio, and Sebastian.

However, after a couple of months, Sebastian died, leaving the family in grief and his mother, Natalia, heartbroken. The weight of her son’s loss and the depression that consequently set in for Natalia put such a heavy strain on her marriage to Jose, and eventually, the marriage buckled beneath the weight of the distance and lack of communication caused by Natalia’s depression over the loss of her child.

Paola Saad and José Bastón

After the emotionally wrangling divorce from Natalia Esperon, José Bastón got back into the dating pool once again and began a relationship with the popular fashion designer and front cover model from Mexico, Paola Saad. The relationship lasted for quite a while, with a lot of people thinking that the pair would eventually settle down together. It was however not meant to be, as the relationship ended seven years after it began. José Bastón’s unresolved commitment issues, which stemmed from the intense and emotionally draining divorce he had been through with Natalia, were said to be the reason behind the couple’s decision to part ways.

FAQs

Who is José Bastón?

José Bastón is the husband of Eva Longoria, an American actress, producer, and director. He is a Mexican entrepreneur and businessman.

What Does José Bastón Do For a Living?

José Antonio Bastón is the president of the global television business networking and information platform called International Television and Contents. He also runs other businesses and sits on the board of several companies.

Is Eva Longoria still married to José Bastón?

Yes, Eva Longoria Baston is still married to Jose Baston since they tied the knot in a private ceremony at their home in Valle de Bravo, Mexico.