Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Born April 28, 1974

Penélope Cruz is a Spanish actress known for her work with director Pedro Almodovar. She made her first Hollywood film debut in the 1997 film Open Your Eyes. She has worked in various American films, including The Hi-Lo Country (1999), Vanilla Sky (2001), Blow (2001), Gothika (2003), Sahara (2005) and the musical Nine (2009). Cruz earned Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for her role in 2006’s Volver, and won a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for her work in Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008). She is the first Spanish actress to receive an Academy Award in history. She has modeled for Ralph Lauren and L’Oréal, and Cruz and her sister, Monica, have designed items for clothing brand Mango. She is married to Spanish actor Javier Bardem, with whom she has a son, Leo.

Penelope Cruz Gets Bangs—or Does She?
Penelope Cruz Gets Bangs—or Does She?

Penelope Cruz seems to be working some beauty magic this week. Her now-you-see-them, now-you-don’t bangs have been reappearing and disappearing all week. In a recent chat with the Lancome ambassador, Penelope let slip that she was thinking about getting bangs again soon.

As we flipped through photos of her on Oscar night 2009 (when she had slightly parted bangs) and in her film Broken Embraces (when her character had short fringe), the Spanish star told us, “I like bangs. I’ve cut them so many times. When they grow out...

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Penelope Cruz at Cannes
WATCH: Penelope Cruz the "Icing on the Cake" of New Pirates Movie

OK, it is a long video BUT if you are excited about the new Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and you love Penelope Cruz, there are some great moments here, including Penelope talking about how her sister Monica’s dance background helped her swing a sword as Penelope’s body double and a cute celebrities-are-real-people-moment when Penelope fixes her eyelashes at the beginning of the press conference....

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Steppin' Out: Patrick & Rosario, Gisele Bundchen, Antonio Banderas and more
Steppin' Out: Patrick & Rosario, Gisele Bundchen, Antonio Banderas and more
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Penelope on Losing the Baby Weight
Penelope Cruz Endorses the Mediterranean Diet

Want to shed your post-pregnancy pounds like Penelope Cruz? Then start eating like a Spanish woman!

The 37-year-old actress — who gave birth to her first son, Leo in January — tells The ...

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CELEB STYLE POLL: Penelope Cruz's Black Feathered Frock
CELEB STYLE POLL: Penelope Cruz's Black Feathered Frock

Penelope Cruz wowed the crowd over the weekend at the premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides over the weekend in a custom Marchesa gown with feather and crystal detailing.

The Spanish actress consistently channels a flamenco feel in dresses with ruffle and feather details, but we're not so sure we're loving this look. Check out her interview about getting involved in the Disney franchise below and vote below to let us what you think about her outfit!

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Steppin' Out: Johnny & Penelope, Calle 13, Pitbull and more
Steppin' Out: Johnny & Penelope, Calle 13, Pitbull and more
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First Mother's Day
Happy First Mother's Day!

Some of our favorite Latina stars are new to motherhood this year and we wanted to wish them a Happy Mother's Day for the very first time!

For these starlets and all of our readers who have had a baby recently, Happy Mother's Day and congratulations!

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Paz Vega
Paz Vega on Being Compared to Penelope Cruz: "I'm Honored"

Paz Vega recently replaced Penélope Cruz as the face for L'oreal Spain and during a recent press conference she addressed the inevitable comparisons that many have made between the two beautiful Spanish actresses.

“Penélope is a wonderful actress," gushed Vega, effectively ending any rumors of a rivalry. "She's a true representative of Spanish beauty, she's a fighter worthy of admiration and for me, it's an honor to be compared to her."

The actress also directly addressed rumors that she may have an eating...

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Get the Look: Our Stars at the Met Ball!
Get the Glam Looks of Our Stars at the Met Gala!

Everyone in the fashion and entertainment industry was out in full force last night to celebrate the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute's big gala in honor of Alexander McQueen. Salma Hayek, a huge McQueen fan, co-chaired the special event alongside her hubby while everyone from Eva Mendes...

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Best Dressed: 2011 Met's Costume Institute's Gala
Best Dressed: 2011 Met Costume Institute Gala

The biggest night in fashion didn't disappoint — Zoe Saldana was a ray of light in Calvin Klein, Jennifer Lopez was a showstopper in Gucci and Salma Hayek continued to pay homage to Alexander McQueen. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute's "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" gala was a night of stunning fashion and beautiful stars.

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