Longoria 'desperate for children'

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Eva Longoria and husband Tony Parker "desperately" want children, according to Desperate Housewives executive producer Marc Cherry.

He told Us Weekly: "Eva is desperately trying to get pregnant with Tony.

"After they phone their doctor, she promised me I will be the next call."

Longoria's character Gabrielle Solis is mum to two children in the fifth season of the US drama.

"Gaby is having a very tough time being the mother of two overweight, hyperactive children," said Cherry. "But Eva is having a marvellous time playing her!"

Longoria, 33, said earlier this month that she is tired of being quizzed by the press about whether she is having children.