Penelope Cruz Gossip

Penelope Cruz has married partner Javier Bardem in a secret ceremony.

The 'Nine' star and her Oscar-winning actor boyfriend - who have been dating for nearly four years - tied the knot in front of a handful of friends and family in the Bahamas at the start of July.

The Spanish beauty - whose representative Amanda Silverman has confirmed the union - wore a John Galliano gown for the intimate nuptials.

After first meeting while shooting 'Jamon, jamon' in 1992, the couple s ... Like this? Continue reading...

Kate Hudson's son has a crush on Penelope Cruz.

The actress admits six-year-old Ryder - her son with ex-husband, Black Crowes rocker Chris Robinson - took a liking to Penelope when she and Kate were filming new movie 'Nine' together.

Talking about the shoot, Kate said: "Ryder would say to me, 'I saw Penelope in the lobby today.'

"You could see that he recognised what a beautiful woman she is. He's so cute!"

Kate recently revealed how confident Ryder is and knows ex ... Like this? Continue reading...

Penelope Cruz wants to install ropes to swing from in her bedroom.

The actress had to shoot an elaborate song-and-dance rope routine for her new movie 'Nine', and despite damaging her hands during the scene she wants to make the most of her training.

'Nine' director Rob Marshall explained to Vanity Fair magazine: "The day we were shooting her big number she was working so hard. In the middle of the number she does this work with ropes - she was swinging on them and it was scary ... Like this? Continue reading...

Penelope Cruz caused "sexual desire" in the gay director of 'Broken Embraces'.

Pedro Almodovar admitted that despite his sexuality he was intensely attracted to his muse, Penelope, when making his latest film – a concept he included in the plot.

He said: "Out of all the actresses I have worked with, Penelope really has been the one who has caused a sense of desire in me beyond the sensuality of a film shoot.

"Normally, as a director, you engage with your leading lady ... Like this? Continue reading...

Penelope Cruz lost her suitcase on her way to London.

The actress had to wear a stunning red Bottega Veneta trouser suit to the UK premiere of her latest movie 'Broken Embraces' after her baggage, which had been placed in the hold on the flight from Madrid, disappeared.

The movie's director Pedro Almodovar joked: "I think someone took it. I think it was taken by someone with a fetish!"

Despite the wardrobe setback, Penelope was delighted to be in the UK but admitted she h ... Like this? Continue reading...

Penelope Cruz can't wait to get older.

The 34-year-old star is not worried about getting wrinkles and grey hair because she has worked with so many beautiful actresses in their 60s and 70s.

She said: "Age holds absolutely no fear for me. I'm working with Judi Dench on my film 'Nine'. When she's in a room, it's as if she has a light bulb inside her. She lights it up!

"People like Meryl Streep and Sophia Loren. Sophia is 74 and amazing - every time I talk to her, she's full ... Like this? Continue reading...

Penelope Cruz's favourite drink is Guinness.

The Spanish actress is a huge fan of the Irish stout, but admits she can't drink more than one without feeling the effects.

She said: "I really like Guinness. I always drink it straight from the bottle. I have a lot of Irish friends and they introduced me to it. Although I like it if I have one I'm drunk!"

Penelope, 34, isn't the only Hollywood beauty to have an unlikely penchant for Guinness.

Gwyneth Paltrow is also par ... Like this? Continue reading...

Penelope Cruz is sleeping with her Oscar award.

The Spanish star picked up the Best Supporting Actress prize for her role in 'Vicky Christina Barcelona' on Sunday (22.02.09) and was so thrilled she took the famous golden statue to bed.

She told US TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey: "When they gave it to me I could not stop crying for 20 minutes. I could not look at it - is it for real, or one of those things my friends gave me or something?

"This morning I woke up with t ... Like this? Continue reading...

Penelope Cruz is terrified of singing.

The Spanish actress admits having to use her vocal cords in new musical movie 'Nine' is one of the scariest things she's ever done.

She said: "It was very interesting, very intense, a very different experience. It's the first time I've had to sing in a movie, so that was very scary.

"It was one of the most daunting things I've ever had to do, but it was so much fun at the same time. I loved it."

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Penelope Cruz was left blistered and bruised after performing a sexy dance.

The actress was forced to push through the pain while doing a rope routine for new musical film 'Nine' - because she was worried she would lose her grip and fall.

She said: "When something like that happens, you just have to keep going and forget about any physical pain. I was dancing in the dark with one spotlight on me, so I had to be extremely alert and focused.

"There were other things to thi ... Like this? Continue reading...