'Desperate Housewives' Tops Ratings Despite Eva Longoria's Desperate Habit

In today's world, smoking surely isn't a big deal. But to this celebrity, it grew to be an exposé that could slightly rattle her reputation. The New York Daily News has reported that Longoria Parker has been trying to keep this little thing a secret. Sources haven't revealed why, but we can guess it's for the purpose of having a healthy image.

Dave Navarre, the owner of celebrity news website X-17, said “She hates to be photographed smoking. But we get her once in a while.”

Even though she smokes, Eva Longoria Parker is still a treat to see on Desperate Housewives or any project she's in. The habit isn't exactly something you condemn someone for. She's a grown woman, capable of making her decisions about her lifestyle. Besides, she's already been caught so there's no reason to keep hiding it.

Another item that Desperate Housewives fans might take interest in is the birthday of star Teri Hatcher. The actress, who plays the clumsy Susan Meyer on the show, turned 44 yesterday, marking another year in her renowned career. It's no secret that one of the most-watched weekend shows on television is ABC's Desperate Housewives. For its last episode, “A Vision's Just A Vision,” the show managed to score 16 million viewers for the day. It was the top-rated program of the hour, as studied by Neilsen estimates.

Even though the world knows about the success of the series, there's one thing that the show is keeping secret. It doesn't concern torrid affairs or eloping with lovers. It has something to do with a habit that Eva Longoria Parker can't seem to kick. The actress has finally been caught smoking.

While on vacation in Puerto Rico, the star of Desperate Housewives was photographed smoking cigarettes. At the time, she was attending the wedding of Roselyn Sanchez, star of the series Without a Trace. Many have already stated that Longoria Parker is a “closet smoker,” but apparently the cat's already jumped out of the bag.