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Eva Longoria had an exciting evening ahead at the White House. She received an invitation from President Joe Biden to showcase her recent directorial work, Flamin’ Hot, which premiered in theaters on June 9, 2023. However, the spotlight has now shifted due to a viral video that is causing quite a stir.
Longoria’s film celebrates the valuable contributions of Hispanic culture to America. Flamin’ Hot tells the story of a janitor working for Frito-Lay who invents a new flavor to save the struggling company. The “Flamin’ Hot” flavored Cheetos he creates specifically target the Latino market. According to ScreenRant, the movie’s subject, Richard Montanez, is a successful multi-millionaire and the head of the Multicultural Sales and Marketing department at PepsiCo.
Instead of the movie taking center stage, Longoria woke up to find that a viral video was spreading with claims of Joe Biden groping her. This unexpected twist dampened the momentum that the event could have generated for her film. The video simply shows a hug, with Longoria holding Biden’s hands momentarily as she moves away to celebrate with the crowd. So, has Longoria responded to these accusations against the president?
Despite calls from some women who interpreted the interaction as more than just a hug, Longoria has only expressed gratitude to the POTUS and FLOTUS for hosting the screening. Known for speaking out against sexual misconduct and advocating for women’s rights, her silence on the matter may speak volumes about what actually transpired. While millions may form opinions as judge, jury, and executioner in the court of public opinion, Longoria has not indicated any concerns about the interaction.
Unfortunately, this situation reflects what Eva Longoria discussed during the screening. As reported by the AP, she emphasized how Montañez’s story inspired her due to the roadblocks she has encountered in her own career. She has been told “no” and faced doubts about her ability to generate ideas because she is a woman.
This incident adds to the list of challenges she has faced, undermining the momentum of a promising evening with a brewing scandal.
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