In her recent ELLE cover story, Penelope Cruz spoke about aging and the impending milestone of turning 50.
Penélope Cruz was born on April 28, 1974 in Madrid, Spain. She achieved early success in Spanish cinema and quickly established herself as an international star.
A Dip into the Western Genre Cruz featured in the contemporary western film, The Hi-Lo Country, in 1998.
Rising to Prominence She swiftly made her mark in Hollywood, establishing herself as a renowned actress.
Tasting Comedy Cruz delved into the romantic comedy genre with Woman on Top in 2000.
Joining Forces with Matt Damon She starred with Matt Damon in the film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s All the Pretty Horses in 2000.
Venturing into Crime Drama Cruz played a key role opposite Johnny Depp in Blow, the story of America's top cocaine dealer in the 1970s.
A Classic Mystery She was part of the ensemble cast in Murder on the Orient Express, based on Agatha Christie’s 1933 novel, in 2017.
Acclaimed Performance Cruz's performance in Parallel Mothers in 2021 earned her an Oscar nomination for best actress.
Personal Life Cruz is married to Javier Bardem, with whom she shares two children, Leo and Luna.
In 2022, Cruz and Bardem joined a short list of married couples nominated for acting Oscars together.
Cruz dated Tom Cruise for three years after co-starring in Vanilla Sky. The relationship between Cruz and Cruise concluded in 2004.