 Ross 's performance was praised by fans and critics , while the character 's later storylines were negatively received by the cast . Eve and Julian , known by fans as " Evian " , were called " the Odd Couple of Passions " by Soap Opera Weekly and the actors ' chemistry was positively received by critics . Ross received eight nominations for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series , winning at the 38th NAACP Image Awards . She has cited Eve as expanding the TV representation of African @-@ Americans and interracial relationships . 
