New mom Eva Longoria took role in the 'Dora' movie to represent 'people that look like me'
We seem to always be concerned about women returning to work after having a baby. Sigh.
So when Eva Longoria was asked by TooFab why she decided to accept the role of Dora's mom and film "Dora and The Lost City of Gold" shortly after the birth of her son Santiago, she had the best response.
"I didn't really have a choice," she joked.
Co-star Michael Pena ("Ant-Man and the Wasp"), who plays Dora's dad, chimed in saying, "You could have said no."
Longoria replied:
"I couldn't. I literally could not have said no to this movie. The opportunity this movie provided not only for me but for my community and for people that look like me...I was like, 'I have to do this movie.'"
So she loaded up her family and went to Australia to be a part of the Latin-led cast, she told the media outlet.
Longoria's son turned 1 in early July and she told Parents magazine that she takes him everywhere.
She also opened up about returning to work six weeks after giving birth, saying "breastfeeding while working was hard."
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But added that Santi — as she calls him — has been a "dream baby."
"He’s healthy, he’s funny, he’s sweet, he sleeps, he eats — he’s made it easy for us."
"Dora and the Lost City of Gold," which is based off Nickelodeon's kids' TV show "Dora the Explorer," hits theaters Aug. 9.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Eva Longoria: 'Dora' role opportunity she couldn't pass, baby in tow