Eva Longoria is taking a trip to the past as her future self.
In her upcoming Charles Dickens-inspired Christmas movie Christmas Karma, the Desperate Housewives actress is nearly unrecognizable while portraying the Ghost of Christmas Past.
In the film’s Sept. 17 trailer, Eva appears sporting a large gray wig full of curls, which fan out under a black and gold sombrero hat to complement her Mexican Charro-style dress. Her face is also painted in Calavera makeup typical of Day of the Dead celebrations.
When the movie’s Scrooge character Eshaan Sood (played by Kunal Nayyar) tells her, “You’re not even dressed like a ghost,” Eva leans forward and hisses as she transforms her face into an actual skull, giving the protagonist a fright.
As for whether Eva’s Christmas Past character—who appears alongside the Ghost of Christmas Present (Billy Porter) and the Ghost of Christmas Future (Boy George)—believes Eshaan can be changed throughout the movie? She responds, “Yes.”
While the 50-year-old’s gray look is a dramatic departure from her signature brunette locks, it’s a move she likely took in stride, especially given how comfortable she’s gotten with change in her life, and that includes where she lives. Indeed, the Only Murders in the Building alum has been vocal about adapting to living in three different countries—Spain, Mexico and the United States—with her husband José Bastón and their 7-year-old son Santiago.
“We have a whole traveling circus,” Eva told E! News in April. “The teacher is with us. My family’s with us—my sisters, my mom, my husband.”
As the Flaming Hot director—the youngest of four sisters—noted, she travels with “as much of the village as possible.”
As for how Santiago feels about galavanting across the globe with his mom?
“He loves it. He’s well-traveled,” Eva continued. “For him, home is where I am. He just loves being with me.”
Read on for some of Eva’s best mom moments with Santiago.
Travel Buddies
“Summer where are you?” Eva Longoria wrote on Instagram as her son wore a matching set from the Kaavia James Union-Wade x Janie and Jack Collection. “We are ready!!!!”
Snuggle Time
“Post-Mother’s Day snuggles,” Eva wrote on Instagram while wearing matching Peregrine Kidswear with her son.
Messy Mom Buns
“Hey @chrissyteigen is this the official hairstyle of breast feeding?” Eva joked as she rocked a messy bun while cuddling her newborn son.
Santiago Goes to Work
“First day back to work and look who is my assistant director! He has a desk and everything!” the star joked with baby Santiago on Instagram.
6 Month Birthday
Eva posted this sweet moment between her son and her son in honor of his six-month birthday. “My sweet angel, you are 6months today and it feels like you were just born yesterday!” she wrote. “Although I can’t remember my life without you. Your laughter melts my heart in ways you will never know.”
Learning Politics Early
“It’s never too early to learn about your candidates,” the actress joked on Instagram while reading a voting pamphlet with her 11 month-old son, urging her followers to educate themselves for the midterm elections.
Poolside Hangouts
“Ready for a dip in the pool!” the actress posted alongside a photo of her and her son wearing similar hats on Instagram.
Directed by … Santiago!
“I think I found our next director,” Eva joked while on the set of Black-ish.
Birthday Kisses
Eva posted this heart-warming photo on her birthday adding, “Thank you all so much for all the birthday wishes!! I’m having the best day with my loved ones and getting a lot of kisses from my Santi baby!”
Nap Time
“Will he always hold me like this?” the star jokingly asked while sharing a photo of nap time with her son.
Travel Buddies
“Ya’ll like my new carry-on?” Eva joked on Instagram.
Snack Time
The Grand Hotel executive producer shared this adorable photo of her “Santi” eating bread together. “Us. Just chilling and eating bread. #Moments,” she wrote.
Beach Baby
Eva posted this cute picture of her and her son sitting poolside on vacation.
Sunset Dances
“Dancing to the sunset!” Eva shared on her Instagram while on vacation with her son.
Smiley Saturday
“Ma’ boy!” the world-renowned actress shared on Instagram.
Foot Kisses?
The Jane the Virgin actress shared this hilarious, and maybe unsanitary photo with her 6.7 million Instagram followers.
Strolling Through Italy
The Desperate Housewives alum wandered through the streets of Italy with her newborn son, adding “Most of Italy is so beautiful, it looks like the backlot of a movie studio!”
Spaghetti for Mother’s Day
“My first Mother’s Day! I don’t even remember life before this little piece of love entered it,” Eva shared on her first Mother’s Day as a mom.
Vacation Time!
Eva posted this adorable photo on her Instagram, adding “Vacation Mode!”
Meeting Victoria Beckham
Eva introduced her newborn son to friend Victoria Beckham in Paris prior to Fashion Week.
First Christmas
The Telenovela star got into Christmas spirit by dressing up baby Santiago in an adorable festive outfit for his first Christmas.
Cannes Moments
“My ray of sunshine!” the actress posted on Instagram while in Cannes for the Cannes Film Festival.
