And Javier Bardem regularly goes out together and gives interviews, talking about his feelings to a friend, so it may seem that the actors do not hide their personal lives from the public.
However, the artists prefer to keep their seven-year-old son Leo and four-year-old daughter Luna away from the curious public and the press, so pictures of parents with children are extremely rare on the Internet.
Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem
“It is my personal responsibility to preserve my children’s right to privacy. You will never see their photos on my social network page. I will never do this. I may post pictures with friends and family from time to time, but there is always a line that I will not cross,” the actress recently told Stella magazine.
But sometimes street photographers manages to photograph the star family. So the other day the paparazzi photographed Penelope with her son at the Basilica of St. Clare in Naples. After visiting the basilica, Penelope handed her son over to the nanny and went to the set.
Penelope Cruz and her son Leo
As soon as the photo of the boy with his star mother appeared online, users immediately noted that the son was simply a copy of Penelope. Later in In an interview with ELLE magazine, Penelope said: “Motherhood is the best thing a woman can experience. When you become a mother, you feel like a different person. After the birth of a child, the spirit and essence of a woman changes. Such a transformation occurs deep in the soul and is necessarily reflected in the eyes. This cannot be ignored."
Penelope Cruz
He is a man, she is a woman, and there is so much truth in this. Looking at this couple, you involuntarily begin to believe in fate and that much in our lives is destined. Union Javier Bardem(46) and Penelope Cruz(41) can rightfully be considered one of the brightest in Hollywood, and most importantly, one of the most durable. Today PEOPLETALK brings to your attention the love story of a couple whose marriage was made in heaven.
Their first meeting took place in 1992 on the set of the film "Ham, ham", where the actors even had to play several explicit scenes together. On that moment Penelope e was only 18 years old, and Javier 23 years old. Love at first sight did not happen, and the actors went their separate ways.
First place for Penelope at the time of meeting Javier stood her career and desire to break into Hollywood. Fate was not long in coming, and in 2001 she received her first role in an American film. "Vanilla Sky", where he became her partner Tom Cruise(52).
Famous actor and the favorite of women all over the world - Tom Cruise was captivated by the sultry, lively and unlike anyone else Spaniard. Passion flared up between the actors. But the romance lasted only three years. Rumor has it that the reason for the breakup was the complex character of Cruise and the dissimilarity of their religious views. And really, what could a Catholic and a Scientologist have in common?
The spell of the Spanish seductress did not bypass Matt Damon(44), whom Penelope met on the set of the film "Untamed Hearts". The insidious brunette stole Damon from Winona Ryder(43), however, the romance turned out to be more of a fleeting affair.
Meanwhile Javier met with a translator Christina Pales, whom I met on the set of the same film "Ham, ham". Javier and Christina lived together for about 10 years in a civil marriage. It was Pales who improved the English of the Spanish heartthrob. The long-term relationship ended in separation.
After breaking up with Tom Cruise young and ambitious Penelope, without suffering for a long time, catches another Hollywood handsome man in her net - Matthew McConaughey(45). Both single at that time, they met in 2004 on the set of the film “Sahara”, in which, ironically, they were supposed to star ex-lover actresses Tom Cruise. However, upon learning that he had to star with Penelope, Tom refused to participate in the film. Passion and mutual feelings instantly flared up between Penelope and Matthew. However, two years later, the couple announced their separation, explaining this by a banal incompatibility of work schedules.
Already free at that time Javier enters into a new relationship with a married actress Maria Belen Rueda Garcia-Porrero(50), who was four years older than him and was the mother of four children. They met on the set of the film "Sea Inside", but as soon as the work ended, their paths diverged.
And finally, in 2008, fate brought Javier and Penelope together again. This time the meeting became fateful. The actors were supposed to star in the film Woody Allen(79)"Vicky, Christina, Barcelona". Exactly on film set and a passionate romance began. Rumor has it that Penelope could not get used to the role, and it was Javier who volunteered to become her mentor. They constantly rehearsed and analyzed the image of the heroine Cruz. Close collaboration finally brought the actors closer together.
To direct questions about relationships, Penelope had a memorized answer: "We're just friends". However true love cannot be hidden, and photographs soon appeared in the press of Bardem and Cruz kissing.
In 2010, the 41-year-old Bardem and 36 year old Penelope They legalized their relationship by having a wedding in secret from journalists. The celebration took place in the circle of close and beloved people and was not particularly large-scale or abundant in luxury. Penelope wore a dress created especially for her by a famous designer John Galliano ( 54).
After the wedding, the newlyweds retired to Madrid and practically disappeared from public view.
In 2011, Penelope appeared in public with a noticeably rounded tummy. In the same year, on January 25, the first child was born star couple- boy Leonardo Encinas Cruz (4).
After marriage Penelope became like no one had ever seen her before. A calm and peaceful woman who has finally found her happiness and love. In an interview, the actress admitted: “I used to often behave like a hysteric with men. I liked to command and be capricious. Now everything has changed. Damn nice to hear Javier and say: “You’re right, dear.”
Penelope Cruz is famous not only for her sex appeal and striking appearance. She talented actress, and many famous directors put her on a par with such stars as Sophia Loren and Anna Magnani. Cruz's heroines do not leave viewers indifferent due to the emotional intensity they encounter while watching films with her participation. In each role, Penelope displays a passionate temperament and even slightly suppresses her partners on the set.
Having started acting in Hollywood, the charming Spaniard instantly pushed aside other beauties. Nicolas Cage and Matthew McConaughey fell in love with her. Their romance resembled a roller coaster, about which information constantly appeared in the press, although the actors carefully protected their personal lives.
During the same period, Penelope’s career was either successful or full of failures. She managed to find balance only at the end of the 2000s, when she became an actress and married Javier Bardem. It so happened that Cruz’s fate was forever connected with cinema, although as a child she did not dream of becoming an actress.
Penelope Cruz Sanchez was born in the city of Alcobendas, 20 km from Madrid, on April 28, 1974. She was the eldest child of Eduardo and Encarna Cruz. In subsequent years, she had a sister, Monica, and a brother, Eduardo. The head of the family ran a small store and worked part-time as a car mechanic, and his mother was a hairdresser.
The children loved music and dancing, and Penelope and Monica early childhood enrolled in the conservatory and ballet studio. The girls' appearance corresponded to ballet standards - they were slender and fine-boned.
At the age of 11, Penelope became interested in watching films by Spanish directors and often depicted scenes from them in her faces. She was brave and assertive. Deciding to take part in the filming, at the age of 12, Cruz came to the best acting agency in Madrid and asked its employees to pass on her information to famous directors. They laughed at her, but the girl returned there again and again, until at the age of 15 a job was found for her.
The first filming experience was in a Spanish video musical group“Mecano”, and already in 1990 the girl hosted a television show for teenagers “La Quinta Marcha”. Her contract was renewed for 7 years.
Penelope Cruz was not shy about posing nude. On the contrary, she believed that such episodes would attract the attention of both viewers and directors to her, and she turned out to be right. After filming an erotic series in 1991, the young actress was noticed by the famous Pedro Almodóvar.
With Almodovar's film "Ham, Ham..." in 1992, Penelope's journey to the big screen began. In the comedy she again appeared half-naked, after which the girl was proclaimed a new sex symbol. Many critics noted not only the beauty of the debutante, but also her impressive performance.
Penelope continued to study ballet and moved to New York in the 90s to take lessons at the Christina Rota School. She did not become a dancer, unlike her younger sister Monica, but the actress believes that she owes her graceful figure to her ballet past.
The girl knew almost no English, but, taking advantage of her stay in America, she handed over her portfolio to leading agencies and studios.
Cruz attended every casting she heard about and tried to grab any opportunity to participate in an American film or TV series. Unlike most of her colleagues, who crave only spectacular roles, she was willing to allow directors to exploit her attractive appearance. Once the audience remembers it, it is much easier to move towards dramatic and characterful characters.
Films with Penelope Cruz primarily demonstrate her fiery temperament and crazy energy. Moreover, this is true both for small roles and for appearances in the form of the main characters.
"All about my mother"
The actress’s collaboration with Pedro Almodóvar has not been interrupted since her appearance in the film “Ham, Ham...”. The master prefers to work with the same actresses over the years, and Penelope has become one of his muses.
In 1999, the director invited her to the drama “All About My Mother” to play the role of nun Rose. Her character supports a mother who lost her son in an accident and returned to Barcelona to meet his father.
Almodóvar is true to himself and turns a segment of a woman’s life story into a psychological excursion into the destinies of her friends.
"Vanilla Sky"
The consonance of the surnames Cruz and Cruise allowed Penelope to meet Hollywood star Tom Cruise long before filming together in Vanilla Sky. The beautiful Spanish woman interested the actor, and he advised the director of the next film, Cameron Crowe, to invite Cruz to play the role of his on-screen lover.
As often happens on the set, their film romance moved to real life. The actor divorced his wife and dated Penelope for 3 years. Their love ended as sadly as the relationship on the screen. Fortunately, the reason was not car accident, resulting in injury, and Pe’s disagreement to see her lover in fits and starts. Cruz always put work first, and she didn’t accept it.
The audience enjoyed watching the film, but the reviews could not please its creators and cast. Every publication involved in cinema informed readers that Penelope Cruz was awarded the Golden Raspberry anti-award.
The actress sobbed on the shoulder of her best friend Salma Hayek, and she consoled her with reasoning that any mention in the press is better than complete oblivion.
"Bandits"
In 2006, Cruz and Hayek participated in joint project, which we have long dreamed of. The film “Bandits,” written by Luc Besson, tells the story of two girls who became victims of the same criminal. Both lost relatives and property. Although they were from different walks of life, they had to become friends and join forces for revenge. The film was shot in the tradition of comedy westerns and demonstrates the spirit of camaraderie and mutual assistance.
Work on the painting took place in Mexico. One day, the plane in which the actresses were flying to the filming location lost control. They miraculously survived and subsequently recalled the dangerous adventure as an exciting addition to the adventurous plot.
"Vicky Cristina Barcelona"
Cruz played one of her most memorable roles in the film Vicky Cristina Barcelona. The actress performed the role of a mentally ill girl brilliantly. Relationships ex-wife And new girlfriend Spanish artist reveal inner world both. Penelope came up with some of the heroine’s hooligan antics herself.
Allen drew attention to the frequent absences of Bardem and Cruz under the pretext of studying the script. After the film was released, it turned out that an affair broke out between colleagues. Journalists recalled that the artists first met on the set of the film “Ham, Ham...”, but only felt interest in each other years later.
Other films
Johnny Depp became Cruz's on-screen partner three times. They played spouses in the film “Cocaine” about a drug distribution network and ex-lovers in "Pirates" Caribbean Sea" In the second film, Penelope was filmed pregnant, and in some scenes she was replaced younger sister Monica.
Fans of the series of pirate films did not greet the appearance of Jack Sparrow's girlfriend with much joy, although she played the role perfectly. Both also played small roles in the detective story based on Agatha Christie’s novel “Murder on the Orient Express.”
Cruz's filmography includes over 50 diverse films. She starred in historical paintings: “Fanfan Tulip” and “Don Juan”, crime dramas “The Counselor” and “Escobar”.
The actress is also good in comedies and melodramas; it’s not for nothing that Woody Allen invited her to his New film"Roman Adventures" She played a prostitute who knows half of the men in the eternal city.
Awards and nominations
The actress would have received many more awards than she has. this moment, but often its competitors were win-win films. However, 3 Oscar nominations and 3 Golden Globe nominations speak eloquently of her talent and ability to effectively present her heroines to the audience.
Penelope Cruz's awards include:
- "Oscar";
- BAFTA;
- Cannes Film Festival Prize;
- David di Donatello Prize;
- European Film Academy Award;
- 3 "Goya";
- "Satellite".
After gaining popularity in world cinema, Penelope received offers to participate in advertising for fashion houses. Since 2006, she has been involved in L’Oreal cosmetics and perfume companies. She became their beauty ambassador on par with.
Cruz's exceptional figure attracted the attention of famous fashion designers. She advertises Ralph Lauren outfits and agreed to be the face of the democratic Mango brand. Since November 2013, she has joined the team of the Spanish brand Loewe and demonstrates their leather goods.
Charity
The list of Cruz's outstanding qualities would be incomplete if, in addition to her acting talent, cinematic genius and amazing ability to work, we did not mention her attempts to make the world a better place. The tabloid publications do not raise this topic, preferring to print news about the stars’ romances and incidents on the set, and Penelope herself does not like to talk about her charitable activities. She considers this a matter for the soul, and not for the sake of PR.
Since 1997, the actress has been visiting disadvantaged places on the planet as a volunteer and with the goal of attracting philanthropists to improve the quality of life of the local population. She collaborated with the Mother Teresa Foundation and flew to Uganda and Calcutta. At the end of the 2000s, the actress joined the foundations to fight leukemia and AIDS.
Personal life
Spanish and Hollywood actresses hated her colleague for her ability to instantly charm any man, regardless of his age and status. Her relationships with her star partners on the set were savored by all film lovers. Only at the age of 35 did Penelope find family happiness with the Spanish actor Javier Bardem.
The husband does not allow her to lead, and when the emotional Pe transforms into one of her on-screen heroines, he takes her hand and turns her attention to everyday events. The couple had two children: son Leonardo in 2011, and daughter Luna in 2013.
The actress's sister Monica is building a career in cinema, and her brother became a singer.
For her special appearance, Penelope Cruz was nicknamed the Madrid Madonna in Hollywood. She maintains a slim figure with the help of a vegetarian diet, but does not hide the fact that in America she became addicted to Coca-Cola.
Bardem and Cruz became the first Spanish actors to win an Oscar.
Penelope Cruz now – latest news
In 2017, Cruz starred in two films: Escobar and Murder on the Orient Express. IN last movie she appeared in a photo with Johnny Depp for the third time. In 2018, Penelope continued to star in the series “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American history crimes." Her heroine is the fashion designer's sister, Donatella.
The Bardems often appear at various festivals and social events, but protect their children from the attention of the paparazzi. Penelope is registered on social networks and posts photos from events there. Neither Leo nor the Moon appear on them. She wants children to feel free on the streets and at school.
Conclusion
Penelope Cruz in her youth graced films of various genres with her presence. Sometimes they failed at the box office, but more often than not, her enthusiasm, spectacular appearance and grace saved even weak scripts, and turned films of famous directors into masterpieces.
Now the actress has a family, and she values the harmony in it so much that she is much less likely to agree to filming offers. Star status allows her to choose the most interesting projects and sign contracts with leading fashion houses. She hasn’t lost her energy and pressure, it’s just that now she gives the lion’s share of it to her loved ones.
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The 40-year-old actress spent the day at the beach with her 3-year-old son Leo and 11-month-old daughter Luna. Oscar-winner Penelope Cruz showed off her slender body in a red one-piece swimsuit that emphasized her feminine curves. She had no makeup, her hair was disheveled, but she looked great. Penelope Cruz swam in the ocean, built sand castles with her son and played with her daughter.
The actress is currently filming Julio Medem's new film Ma Ma. The script for the drama was written by the director himself. Penelope Cruz not only received main role in the film, but also acted as a co-producer. The script of the film, according to the actress, amazed her.
“Julio gave me the script over lunch a few months ago. I read the text that same night and was simply amazed,” said Penelope Cruz. “This is one of the most beautiful, but at the same time the most difficult roles that I have ever been offered.” Filming is taking place in Spain.
Penelope Cruz dated Tom Cruise for three years after they worked together in the film Vanilla Sky. The actors separated in January 2004. A year after breaking up with Cruise, Penelope began an affair with Matthew McConaughey. The relationship lasted a year. Finally, in 2007, the actress began an affair with Javier Bardem, which ended in marriage in July 2010. And in January 2011, the couple had their first child, son Leonardo Encinas Cruz, and in July last year, daughter Luna Encinas Cruz.
Penelope Cruz is a world-famous actress and model. The first representative of Spain to win an Oscar.
Childhood and youth
Penelope Cruz Sanchez ( full name actress) was born on April 28, 1974 in the small town of Alcobendas, in the Spanish province of Madrid.
The girl’s family was not rich, but friendly, and later her parents had two more children - Monica and Eduardo.
Penelope's mother, Encarna Sanchez, worked as a hairdresser, and her father, Eduardo Cruz, worked as an auto mechanic. In 2015, the man died of a heart attack.
Parents raised their children in Catholic traditions, which did not stop Penelope from doing what she wanted.
Penelope Cruz in childhood
As a child, the girl became interested in dancing, and then ballet, which she studied professionally in Spain for several years.
IN adolescence Cruz also began to show interest in cinema. According to data from open sources, the girl started thinking seriously about becoming an actress after watching Pedro Almodóvar’s film “Tie Me Up!”
However for a long time Nobody wanted to deal with Penelope, considering her too young, but at the age of 15 the girl still managed to find an agent.
Penelope Cruz in her youth
However, fame was still far away - Cruz began with roles in music videos. True, a little later she began hosting a popular youth TV show in the country.
Early life and first successes
Penelope made her screen debut as an actress in 1991 in the TV series “Pink Series”. The girl got a cameo role, but for her sake, Cruz had to be naked in front of the cameras.
Thanks to this, Penelope was noticed, and already in next year Cruz played one of the leading characters in the film Jamon, Jamon, and in 1993 she played the main role in the film Belle Epoque.
Penelope Cruz in the movie "Jamon, Jamon"
Over the next few years, the actress appeared before audiences in a dozen films, both Spanish and co-productions with other European countries.
In the second half of the 1990s, Cruz's acting luck continued - also about a dozen films, with more and more leading characters.
Perhaps the most famous works of that period - “Celestine”, “The Perils of Love”, “Open Your Eyes”, “Don Juan”, “The Girl of Your Dreams”, “The Land of Hills and Valleys” and “The Naked Swallow”.
Pedro Almodovar's films "Living Flesh" and "All About My Mother" stand out on this list.
Penelope Cruz in the movie "All About Your Mother"
Thanks to these works, the director became good friend Penelope and Cruz were his favorite muse, and subsequently they collaborated more than once.
Becoming an actress
At the turn of the millennium, the artist decided that it was time to conquer the holy of holies of cinema - Hollywood, so she moved to the USA.
The first notable American works with Penelope came out at the beginning of the 2000s - “Woman on Top”, “Cocaine”, “Waking up in Reno” and, of course, “Vanilla Sky”.
The last film named above grossed more than two hundred million dollars at the worldwide box office with production costs of 68 million (not including marketing).
After such a shocking start to the 2000s, Cruz’s career experienced a slight decline - the actress continued to act in both the USA and Europe, but for the most part these were not the most famous and commercially successful films.
The only exceptions during that period were the films “Fanfan-Tulip”, “Don’t Go” (David di Donatello Award), “Noel” and “Sahara”.
Career blossoming
The artist’s creative life improved in 2006, when the film “Bandits” was released, in which Penelope played with her long-time friend, an actress.
Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz in the movie "Bandits"
In the same year, another film by Cruz and Almodóvar, “The Return,” was released. This picture brought Penelope not only world fame, but also her first nominations for American awards, and immediately for the Oscar and Golden Globe.
However, the artist did not receive them that year, but she received a prize at the Venice Film Festival and a European Film Academy Award.
In 2007-2009, such films with Penelope as “Elegy”, “Manolete”, “Broken Embraces” (directed by Almodóvar), “Nine” (nominated for an Oscar and Golden Globe) and “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” were released "(BAFTA Award).
For the last of these works, Cruz also received the award that all actors dream of - an Oscar, albeit for a supporting role.
By the way, Penelope became the first Spanish artist to win an Academy Award.
The beginning of the 2010s only consolidated Penelope’s global success: viewers were captivated by the next film of the mega-popular franchise - Pirates of the Caribbean: On strange tides", where Cruz became a partner on the set.
Penelope Cruz and Johnny Depp on the set of "Pirates..."
The film, with a budget of $250 million, grossed over a billion dollars at the box office. Interestingly, in some shots, Cruz was replaced by her sister Monica.
In 2011, Penelope received a personalized star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which only confirmed global significance her creativity.
In 2012, the actress appeared on screen in the films “Roman Adventures” and “Twice Born”, and in 2013 - in “The Advisor” and in new job Almodóvar "I'm very excited."
In 2015-2016, Cruz could be seen in the films “Ma Ma”, “The Brothers from Grimsby”, “Zoolander 2” and “The Queen of Spain”.
Penelope Cruz currently
In 2017-2018, Penelope took part in three bright projects- films “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Escobar”, as well as in the series “American Crime Story”.
Cruz is a sought-after actress with more than 60 diverse roles, including sex scenes and nude scenes, as well as episodes where she appears without or with minimal makeup.
Penelope Cruz in the movie "The Return"
Three projects with Penelope have been announced for the coming years - the dramas “Everyone Knows” and “Layover” (the film does not yet have a Russian title) and the dramedy “When Your Mother is Beautiful.”
Interesting Facts
Since the late 1990s, Cruz has regularly been involved in charity work and even met with Mother Teresa. IN different time the actress volunteered in poor countries and financially helped sick children and adults, as well as earthquake victims.
Penelope is also known in the fashion world, despite her not the most model height - 168 cm. The actress was or still is the face of several fashion brands cosmetics and clothing, in particular L"Oreal, Lancome, Loewe and Mango.
In 2006, Cruz was awarded the French distinction - the Order of Arts and Letters, III degree. In addition, she has a local Cesar film award.
In 2007, Penelope received a gold medal for propaganda from the hands of the Queen of Spain. national culture in USA. In her homeland, the actress is also a multiple winner of the Goya film award.
Cruz speaks four languages: Spanish, French, English and Italian. By the way, this helped her more than once during filming, because the girl filmed throughout Europe.
Personal life
For the first time, the hot Spanish beauty Pe (as Penelope’s friends call her) appeared on the radar of the Hollywood media in connection with an affair at the beginning of the 2000s.
On the set of the film Vanilla Sky, Cruz met actor Tom Cruise, and the romance from the screen spilled over into real life.
This relationship lasted about three years, but even after breaking up, the artists remained good friends.
Penelope Cruz and Tom Cruise in the movie Vanilla Sky
In 2005-2006, Penelope had a short affair with actor Matthew McConaughey.
The next time media reported about Cruz's relationship was in 2007. Her chosen one was the Spaniard Javier Bardem, whom Pe met and became friends with back in 1991 on the set of her first meaningful picture"Hamon, jamon."
After this, the actors met quite often on the set, and at some point romantic feelings flared up between them.
The couple tied the knot in 2010, and soon they had a son, Leonardo (born in 2011), and then a daughter, Luna (born in 2013).
Penelope and Javier are still together, they can often be seen on the “red carpet” of various events, including film awards and social premieres, and also, as we already wrote, on the screen.
Last working together The couple's film was "Escobar", and they have another project planned for the near future - "Everyone Knows".
Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz in the movie Escobar
It is interesting that both spouses played in the famous “pirate” franchise, only Penelope in the fourth film (“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”), and Javier in the fifth (“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”) and both “fought” with Johnny Depp’s character.
In an interview in 2018, Cruz admitted that she does not like some classic fairy tales because of their “machismo,” but she still reads to her children, although she changes the ending so that “they don’t think that men decide everything.”
Penelope has a verified Instagram account; the actress created it in October 2015. As of April 2018, the star has three million subscribers on this social network.
However, in Lately Cruz more often publishes some work and creative moments than personal and family photographs, as was the case before.
