Eva Longoria says £39m Jeff Bezos charity grant is best birthday present ever

Eva Longoria has a foundation that supports opportunities for the Latino community (Doug Peters/PA)

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has awarded a 50 million dollar (£39 million) grant to US actress Eva Longoria to be spent on charitable organisations.

Desperate Housewives star Longoria was awarded the Bezos Courage and Civility Award in a Washington DC ceremony, alongside fellow honouree Admiral William McRaven – who will receive the same grant.