Eva Longoria's $12M John Wick Investment Success

Eva Longoria disclosed that she earned at least $12 million from a crucial investment in the first John Wick movie, effectively saving it from being canceled due to a $6 million shortfall just before filming was set to begin. The action film, featuring Keanu Reeves and directed by Chad Stahelski and David Leitch, has since become a successful franchise grossing over $1 billion across four movies. Longoria expressed regret about not having stakes in the sequels despite her decisive financial contribution to the original film. She admitted that her investment was more of a gamble than a calculated decision, as she had little knowledge of the film industry at the time. Her involvement marked a pivotal moment in her career, leading her to become a significant investor, including ventures into soccer teams, a tequila company, and a food brand. Longoria's continued earnings from the film underscore the impact of her timely financial support, which was suggested by an agent, not even her own, highlighting her serendipitous entry into successful investing.