Actress Eva Longoria attends the Diane Von Furstenberg Spring 2009 collection during New York Fashion Week September 7, 2008. [Agencies]

Eva Longoria has denied rumours she is pregnant, insisting she is "just fat". The 'Desperate Housewives' actress - who plays Gabrielle Solis in the hit US TV show - has scoffed at the rumours she is expecting her first child with husband Tony Parker and claims she has just put on weight.

When asked if she is pregnant, Eva replied: "No, I'm just fat!" 'Desperate Housewives' creator Marc Cherry recently revealed 33-year-old Eva is trying to conceive.

Marc said: "Eva is desperately trying to get pregnant with Tony. After they phone their doctor, she promised me I will be the next call!"

The new 'Desperate Housewives' series is giving Eva the opportunity to practice her mothering skills. Set five years in the future, Eva's character is now a mother of two.

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