Eva Longoria has revealed she is a "1950s housewife." The 33-year-old actress - who stars as Gabrielle Solis in hit TV show "Desperate Housewives" - loves nothing more than showing off her domestic skills to her husband, basketball star Tony Parker.

She told Latina magazine: "I'm a 1950s housewife. I love baking. I love sewing. Being home with Tony. My mother was like that. Always took care of her husband. I always admired and wanted to do that."

Eva Longoria refuses to wear some of her "Desperate Housewives" costumes because they are too sexy. The petite actress - who is married to basketball star Tony Parker - has arguments on the set of her hit TV show because the outfits they want her character Gabrielle because they are so revealing.

She said: "I'm always saying, 'Isn't that a bit much?' to some of the lingerie. So I try on a lot of lingerie and I veto a lot."

Eva Longoria "can't wait" to have children with husband Tony Parker.

The 'Desperate Housewives' star - who married basketball player Tony in July 2007 - said she feels ready to start a family.

Eva Longoria says her husband was responsible for her new short haircut.

The 'Desperate Housewives' actress - who plays Gabrielle Solis on the hit TV show - was required to cut her locks for the role, and says her basketball star husband Tony Parker was thrilled with the news.

Eva Longoria cut her long hair for her TV role.

The 33-year-old actress has also had to gain weight to reflect the change in her 'Desperate Housewives' character Gabrielle, who goes from sexy seductress to overworked housewife in season five.