By Georgina Littlejohn and Marcus Barnes
Last updated at 10:57 AM on 14th March 2010
She made a name for herself on Desperate Housewives but Eva Longoria looked anything but desperate as she hit the town for her 35th birthday this weekend.
The actress was visiting London to attend the Noble Gift Gala at the Dorchester Hotel.
Once the event had come to an end, headed to the Cuckoo Club in Piccadilly for an after party with friends and family.
Birthday girl: Eva Longoria enjoys a night out at the Cuckoo Club in Piccadilly, London to celebrate her 35th birthday with family and friends
Exposed: The actress reveals a little too much flesh as she takes a ride home – cellulite clearly visible on her upper thigh
And she sported the second of two gorgeous outfits making a quick change from a stunning red floor-length Ralph & Russo gown into a sleek black, knee-length number.
The U.S. star, who is married to basketball player Tony Parker, couldn’t stop smiling as she arrived at the club just after midnight – leaving at 3am.
According to witnesses a group of waiting photographers sang happy Birthday to the actress upon her exit.
After party: Duncan James and Caprice also made their way to the Cuckoo Club following the Noble Gift Gala which was held at the Dorchester Hotel
Unfortunately her age appeared to be catching up with her as she left the club in a waiting car her short dress revealed she has cellulite on her thighs.
Duncan James and model Caprice also attended the Cuckoo Club following the Noble Gift Gala.
Earlier in the night Eva Longoria swapped Wisteria Lane for Hollywood glamour, looking like a silver screen starlet as she arrived at the charity event.
Scarlett woman: Eva Longoria Parker is a vision in a floor-length Ralph & Russo red gown as she arrives at a charity event in London last night
She showed off her petite figure in afloor-length backless gown, her hair swept up intosoft curls, her lipstick matching her dress.
Eva hosted last night’s event and was not only there to raise money but to receive the Humanitarian Noble Gift Award for her charity work for Eva’s Heroes, an organisation to help children with special needs.
She said: ‘I was extremely fortunate to grow up with anintellectually disabled sister. my mother became a special educationteacher because of her and therefore I have been involved with allfacets of this disability since I could walk and talk.’
Red rebel: Girls Aloud’s Sarah Harding was every inch the glamour puss in a calf-length red frock
Guests at thegala included Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding, 28, who, never to be outdonein the fashion stakes, also decided on red, looking stunning in acalf-length dress, accessorising with towering black heels and Chanelbag.
Model Caprice Bourret, 38, and former Blue Peter presenter Zoe Salmon, 30, also put on their gladrags to show their support for the event, which also raised money for Make-A-Wish-Foundation UK, which grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses.
Here come the girls: Model Caprice and TV presenter Zoe Salmon also attended the funs-raising event
Caprice keptit short but simple in a layed, sequinned black dress and platformheels, while Zoe opted for a fun sleeveless dress, the bottom half ofwhich was decorated with white, gold and black sequins, topped off witha feathered clutch bag.
The black-tie event was supported by HRH Prince Azim of Brunei, who is a big supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Cosy couples: Greg and Lucy Rusedski and John Barnes and his guest turn out to show their support
Guests were treated to a champagnereception, a four-course dinner and live entertainment, including a setfrom Amy Winehouse’s niece Dionne Bromfield and Jose Cortes of theGypsy Kings.
There was also a fundraising auction and a fashion show by designer Birgit Muller, who has won Emmy Awards for her work on US soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
Society girls: Model Jerry Hall and Israeli socialite Hofit Golan looked gorgeous in floor-length black gowns
Also inattendance were former tennis star Greg Rusedski and his wife Lucy, wholooked elegant in grey, and former footballer John Barnes.
Model Jerry Hall and Israeli socialite Hofit Golan were also among the guests as well as singer Gabrielle Climi.
The youngsters: Singers Gabrielle Climi and Dionne Blomfield, who performed at the gala
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If you don’t want to see “too much flesh,” don’t take photos up women’s skirts (and it’s illegal to do this in some places too).
- Neil, Adelaide, 14/3/2010 13:11
Does anyone else think Eva Longoria is a much classier version of Cheryl Cole? I think they look alike except that Eva has talent and class.
- Kim, London, 14/3/2010 13:06
No sign of hubby in attendance.
She looks gorgeous by the way.
- Jane, Leeds, 14/3/2010 12:45
Eva Longria Parker 35? she must have led a rough life then. she looks more like 45! The make up looks as if it has been applied with a trowel.
- Jane Martin, Norwich, Norfolk, 14/3/2010 12:03
Exposed: The actress reveals a little too much flesh as she takes a ride home – cellulite clearly visible on her upper thigh
Because it is such a shock that a 35 year old woman might have cellulite? It’s not celebrities are immune to it! WHO CARES if she has cellulite, Im sure pretty much every woman has, including those who write for the Daily Mail………….
- Emily, Cheltenham, 14/3/2010 12:01
Eva looks gorgeous in red. I agree with the comments that brunettes look better in red, it does not suit blondes, however, blondes look great in blue and brunettes don’t so…. Sarah Harding does have a good figure, but agree with the poster who said she just looks cheap most of the time.
- Lou, Cambridgeshire, UK, 14/3/2010 11:59
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