It is almost impossible to forget that Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem have one of the most stable marriages in Hollywood. Why? Because they are such a private couple and do not often discuss each other in interviews or flaunt their bond on social media. However, the couple, who have been married for more than ten years, get along well- both personally and professionally.
They have acted in several critically acclaimed films together. They even created Oscars history in February 2022 when they became the sixth married couple to receive acting nominations in the same year. It was still a big night for both of them even though neither took home the trophy in their respective categories.
Anyway, it is challenging to discover too much personal information about their relationship. We do, however, know a few unknown facts about these two and their bond.
First off, Cruz and Bardem first got connected while filming Jamón, Jamón in 1992. The actress was 16 years old, and her now husband was 23 at the time.
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When Did Javier Bardem Start Dating Penelope Cruz?
When they first met on the set of the 1992 film, Jamón Jamón, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem were both aspiring actors.
The Spanish actor is famous for the depiction of bad guys in No Country for Old Men and Skyfall. Thus, he is also arguably Hollywood’s greatest villain for this reason. In 2017, the actor, who is now a father of two kids, spoke to GQ about overcoming his violent past, and the protracted wait for his wife.
He also stated that there was an undeniable “immediate” connection between him and the 49-year-old actress.
“There was obvious chemistry between us. I mean, it’s all there on film; it’s like a document of our passion.”
The 54-year-old actor continued:
“It was a very s*xy film [Jamón Jamón]. It still is. Penélope’s parents were brave to allow her to do that film – if my daughter at 16 came to me with a script like that I’d have said no way!”
It was 2007 when Cruz and Bardem had another opportunity to collaborate. They reconnected on Woody Allen’s movie, Vicky Cristina Barcelona. This time, things started to move to the next level between these two.
After they finished shooting the film, the two actors—who were already well-known—started dating.
Penelope Cruz And Javier Bardem Got Married In 2010
Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem kept their relationship out of the public eye for the following several years. They did not often go out together and would not even talk about their relationship in public. The two actors reportedly got engaged in October 2009.
But it was not until early 2010 that the Being the Ricardos actor publicly declared Cruz to be his “love” during a speech accepting an award. And the couple married in the Bahamas in July 2010, nearly 20 years after they first met.
According to The Telegraph, only family and a some few close friends were present at the intimate and private ceremony.
The couple are now parents to two children. Although the two still prefer to keep their personal lives private, they have made public appearances on numerous occasions to celebrate their achievements at prestigious award ceremonies.
The Vanilla Sky actress once stated to Marie Claire in 2019 that she has never been away from her children for longer than four days at a time. To quote her:
“I’m not saying that to claim I’m making some great sacrifice—not at all. My family is my priority.”
Bardem and Cruz are at the top of their professions at the moment.
Javier Bardem’s recently released film, The Little Mermaid got mixed opinions from critics. The film was praised for the cast’s performances and the musical numbers while criticizing the visual effects and character designs.
On the other hand, Cruz’s upcoming movie, Ferrari will hit theaters on December 25, 2023 (in the United States).
Source- GQ
