Actress Eva Longoria made a striking appearance at the Global Gift Gala Madrid 2026 on September 13, captivating attendees in a breathtaking “liquid metal” gown. The event, held at the historic Casino de Madrid, marked the culmination of the Cash & Rocket Spain Tour 2026, a significant charity initiative co-led by Longoria.

Eva Longoria’s Dazzling Gala Look

Longoria’s golden gown, designed by Marmar Halim, was described by WWD as “gilded and glamorous,” with its shine creating a “liquid metal” effect that is currently an on-trend finish. The dress showcased a “bandage-esque” and “body sculpting” style, featuring modernized modifications for a “tapered, more elegant feel.”

To complete her ensemble, the star of “Desperate Housewives” wore Alevi heels and carried a Jimmy Choo bag, with additional jewellery from EFFY, according to HELLO! Magazine. Her specific accessories included small Apm Monaco Printemps Torsade Pave Hoop Earrings in yellow gold, adorned with princess-cut cubic zirconia, which retail for $250. Her hair was styled with a deep part and beachy face-framing waves, while her bright, bronzy makeup featured peachy pink tones and glassy pink lips, enhancing her complexion.

Raising Funds for Global Gift Foundation

As honorary chair and ambassador of the Global Gift Foundation, Eva Longoria Bastón played a leading role in the gala alongside María Bravo, the foundation’s founder, Julie Brangstrup of Cash & Rocket, and soprano Angélica de la Riva. The evening celebrated the conclusion of the Cash & Rocket Spain Tour 2026, a four-day journey across Spain. This tour involved 50 women from diverse professional fields, who travelled in 25 red cars under the motto “Let’s Drive the Change,” aiming to raise awareness and funds for the Global Gift Foundation.

The tour successfully collected 130,951 euros, as reported by El Constitucional, or £112,288 according to HELLO! Magazine. Elena Knezek and Jessica Davenport were recognised for raising the highest individual amount during the tour. Longoria expressed her sentiments to HELLO!, stating, “I love Madrid and to spend it with the ladies who had driven from Marbella to Madrid to raise money for the Global Gift Foundation was just fabulous.”

A Night of Solidarity and Style

The Global Gift Gala is a philanthropic event dedicated to improving the lives of children, women, and families in vulnerable situations, having held galas in major destinations worldwide, including London. The Madrid event featured musical performances by Carlos Baute and Angélica de la Riva, and a charity auction led by Beatriz Ordovás, international director of Christie’s. Among the notable attendees were Princess Beatriz de Orleans and British model Jodie Kidd. Longoria underlined the collective impact, remarking, “Every woman who has been part of this tour has helped turn solidarity into a force capable of transforming lives.”