Responding to rumors that actress Eva Longoria and her husband of one year, basketball star Tony Parker are expecting their first child together, a rep for the Desperate Housewives star has a released a statement explaining Eva’s apparent recent weight gain.

“For the upcoming season of Desperate Housewives [Eva’s character] Gabrielle has “gained” weight and cut her hair,” says the actress’ rep Liza Anderson. “She is now a worn-out mother with two kids. Eva has enjoyed a more relaxed environment and will even be wearing butt pads and stomach pads.”

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