Penelope Cruz at 50: A celebrated career, motherhood, and love revisited
29 April 2024 13:21
According to many fans, Penelope Cruz is among the most beautiful women globally. On Sunday, April 28, the renowned actress celebrated her 50th birthday. Despite a hectic schedule, she has built a loving family.
Penelope Cruz is, without a doubt, a leading actress internationally. She embarked on her acting journey as a teenager. Her career took a significant leap when she secured a role in "Jamón, Jamón", starring alongside Javier Bardem. Since this pivotal film, she has cemented her place in the industry. In 1997, Cruz featured in Pedro Almodóvar’s "Live Flesh", a collaboration that propelled her onto the international stage.
Over the years, Cruz has been honoured with numerous prestigious awards, including an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", directed by Woody Allen.
Penelope Cruz celebrates her 50th birthday. She met her future husband in her teens
Penelope met Javier at 16, filming the aforementioned "Jamón, Jamón". Though Cruz quickly captivated the actor, they parted ways after the film. Sixteen years later, their paths crossed again in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", sparking a profound love.
"Oh, boy. She has that feistiness. There are those scenes where we are arguing, she's throwing plates and so on. I had to wonder, 'Do I really want this?'" - Bardem humorously recounted in an interview with "GQ".
Cruz and Bardem's relationship was kept under wraps for quite some time, but they eventually made a public appearance together at the Goya Awards in 2010. That year, the couple wed in the Bahamas. Their son Leonardo arrived in 2011, followed by their daughter Luna in 2013.
The couple is fiercely private about their children's lives, preventing them from having social media accounts.
Being easily manipulated is a risk, especially with still-developing minds - Cruz explained her stance in an "Elle" interview.
Rather than roaming online, Leo and Luna enjoy spending quality time with their parents. In a "GQ" interview, Javier revealed that he taught his children to draw in their leisure time and once aspired to be a painter.
