Eva Longoria plays starring role during DNC

Actress Eva Longoria hosted the first night of the Democratic National Convention.

Video Transcript

EVA LONGORIA: Welcome to our convention across America. We had hoped to gather in one place, but instead we figured out a safe and responsible way to come together-- to share our ideas and talk about the future of our country. And that's the kind of leadership we need right now, that's the kind of leadership that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will bring to the White House.

So during the next four nights, we will gather safely from our homes-- to listen, to learn, to be inspired, to act, to vote, and to build that more perfect union. I am honored to be with you this evening. I am here tonight as a ninth generation Texan, as a daughter of a veteran and a teacher, as a mother, as a voter, and as a patriot.

I share Joe Biden's belief that the story of America is one of ordinary people coming together to do extraordinary things. And at our best, our country rewards hard work, we celebrate diversity, we look out for each other, and we lift one another up.