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Penelope Cruz
Also known as Penélope Cruz, Penélope Cruz Sánchez
Career
Active 1989 – present
Biography
About Penelope Cruz
Penelope Cruz stands apart as the only Spanish actress to have won an Academy Award and to have received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Born in Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain, she is Spanish and of Caucasian ethnicity. With a career spanning over three decades, she has become one of the most recognized faces in international cinema, equally at home in Spanish-language and English-language films.
Cruz began acting as a teenager, making her television debut at 16 and her feature film debut the following year in Jamón Jamón (1992). She quickly established herself in Spanish cinema with roles in Belle Époque (1992) and Open Your Eyes (1997), but it was her frequent collaborations with director Pedro Almodóvar that came to define her career. Her work with Almodóvar includes Live Flesh (1997), All About My Mother (1999), Volver (2006), Broken Embraces (2009), I'm So Excited! (2013), Pain and Glory (2019), and Parallel Mothers (2021). For her role in Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has also been nominated for Oscars for Volver, Nine, and Parallel Mothers. Beyond her award-winning performances, she has appeared in a wide range of films, from blockbusters like Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) to dramas like Ferrari (2023). Her portrayal of Donatella Versace in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018) earned her an Emmy nomination.
Cruz's influence extends well beyond acting, as she works as a director, fashion designer, glamour model, influencer, and producer. Her modeling career has included campaigns for Mango, Ralph Lauren, and L'Oréal, and she has been a house ambassador for Chanel since 2018. In 2010, she replaced Kate Winslet as the face of Lancôme's Trésor fragrance. She has also volunteered in Uganda and India, working with Mother Teresa's mission. In 2014, Esquire named her the Sexiest Woman Alive. She has been married to Spanish actor Javier Bardem since 2010. With 7.1 million Instagram followers, she remains a significant presence on social media.
At 5'4" and with a slim build, Cruz is petite. She has brown hair, hazel eyes, and natural 34C breasts. She has no tattoos or piercings. Her measurements are 34-26-35. She does not do full nudity but has appeared topless in some work. Her physique has been frequently highlighted in media, and in 2011, The Telegraph reported that plastic surgeons' survey named her as having the most sought-after body shape.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1989-present (started around 15 years old; 37 years active)
- Birthplace
- Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Hazel
- Weight
- 118 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–26–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.74
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34C show conversions - UK: 34C, EU: 75C, AU: 12C, JP: 75C
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 7.1m (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
What awards has Penelope Cruz won?
She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Vicky Cristina Barcelona, and she also received a BAFTA Award. She has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy and four Golden Globes.
Which directors has Penelope Cruz collaborated with frequently?
She is known for her frequent collaborations with Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar, starring in several of his films including Volver and Parallel Mothers.
How did Penelope Cruz start her career?
She made her acting debut on television at 16, followed by her feature film debut in Jamón Jamón (1992).
What is Penelope Cruz's connection to fashion?
She has modeled for brands like Mango, Ralph Lauren, and L'Oréal, and along with her sister Monica, she designed clothing for Mango. She has also been a Chanel ambassador since 2018.
What volunteering has Penelope Cruz done?
She volunteered in Uganda and India, where she spent a week working with Mother Teresa. She donated her salary from The Hi-Lo Country to help fund the nun's mission.
What are Penelope Cruz's physical attributes?
She is 5'4" tall, weighs 118 lbs, and has a slim build. She has brown hair, hazel eyes, and natural breasts with a 34C bra cup size.
Does Penelope Cruz do nudity in her work?
She has done topless-only nudity, meaning she appears topless but not fully nude.
What is Penelope Cruz's social media following?
She has amassed 7.1 million followers on Instagram, making her a significant influencer.
Did you know
- She is the only Spanish actress to have won an Academy Award and to have received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- She volunteered in Uganda and India, working with Mother Teresa, and donated her salary from The Hi-Lo Country to that mission.
- In 2010, she was a guest editor for French Vogue, focusing on larger-size models.
- Almodóvar has described her as his muse.
- In 2011, a survey by plastic surgeons named her as having the most sought-after body shape.
- Esquire named her the Sexiest Woman Alive in 2014.
- She became the brand ambassador for Emirates Airline in 2023.
- She has been married to Spanish actor Javier Bardem since 2010.
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