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Happy Birthday, Penelope Cruz - See Her Sexiest Moments on the Beach and Beyond

Brittney Stephens — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:16:41 PDT

Penelope Cruz turns 38 today! The Spanish actress has made a name for herself in Hollywood with roles in films like Blow, Nine, and Vicky Cristina Barcelona, for which she won an Oscar in 2010. Of course, Penelope's most beloved roles at the moment are as a mother to son Leo and wife to husband Javier Bardem. Javier and Penelope have taken their love around the world, including hot beach getaways in which she throws on a bikini.

In honor of Penelope's big day, we've rounded up some of her hottest moments on the beach, the red carpet, and beyond. Click through to see them all now!

Hollywood Smokeshow: See Penelope Cruz Smolder in 30 of Her Hottest Editorials

Hannah Weil — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:31:18 PDT

Could she be any more stunning? Penelope Cruz may just be one of the most gorgeous women on the planet, of course, she doesn't rely on her good looks - as wife, mother, and Academy Award winning actress she's proved she's so much more than a pretty face. Today is the Spanish beauty's 38th birthday, and we could think of no tribute quite so fitting as a look at her jaw-dropping editorials. From all-out glamour to dressed-down denim, Penelope smolders in just about everything - these 30 pictures are the proof. Click on and join us in wishing Penelope Cruz a very happy birthday.

Penelope Cruz Gets Pretty For Her Roman Premiere

Allie Merriam — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:51:21 PDT

Penelope Cruz continued a busy day of press for To Rome With Love at the movie's Italian premiere last night. She began the morning at a photocall for the Woody Allen picture along with her costars Jesse Eisenberg, Alec Baldwin, and Roberto Benigni. For the a.m. event, Penelope donned a black Dolce & Gabbana dress. She showed some brand loyalty by attending the screening in a gold gown from the Italian design duo.

Woody's latest project is another star-studded European affair - check out the To Rome With Love trailer! In addition to Penelope, Alec, Roberto, and Jesse, the film also features Ellen Page, Greta Gerwig, and Judy Davis. It's out in Italy next week, but doesn't hit theaters in the US until June after a debut at the Los Angeles Film Festival. Woody's next movie will bring him closer to home. At a press conference, it was revealed that Woody Allen's next movie will be shot in the US between San Francisco and NYC.

Penelope Cruz Kicks Off Her Morning With Her Movie Loves in Rome

Allie Merriam — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:28:16 PDT

Penelope Cruz joined her To Rome With Love director Woody Allen for their first photocall this morning. The duo popped up, appropriately, in Rome for their a.m. press duties alongside Penelope's costars Roberto Begnini, Alec Baldwin, and Jesse Eisenberg. Alec brought along his brand-new fiancé for the trip. She tweeted yesterday, "I love Roma." Jesse, meanwhile, showed off an interesting new look, with a layered, straightened hairdo - what do you think of Jesse's updated style? Penelope, Woody, and the gang have many more interview stops to make before the film is out here in the US on June 22. It's out first, though, in Italian theaters next Friday.

Penelope Cruz Tells Harper's Bazaar About Baby Leo and Her New Priorities

Allie Merriam — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:23:13 PDT

Penelope Cruz is on the cover of Harper's Bazaar's May issue, which hits newsstands in the US on April 24. The actress is chatting up her new movie, Woody Allen's From Rome With Love. It's her latest collaboration with Woody, after also working together on 2008's Vicky Cristina Barcelona. The picture is rumored to be among those debuting at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Penelope spoke about another cinema legend, Meryl Streep, with the publication. She also touched on her changing priorities after welcoming son Leo Bardem in 2010, and how she suffers being a "worrier." Here's more from Penelope Cruz in Harper's Bazaar:

On her idol, Meryl Streep: "When I first started watching movies and I saw Meryl's work, that's when I became obsessed with acting. Now I kiss her whenever I see her! She must think I'm crazy."
On balancing work and family: "Maybe I'll make one movie a year, maybe two, but it's not going to be more than that because I have other priorities now."
On being a worrier: "I am living for every day and trying to have less fear, less worry. But I have always worried about everything; it's in my nature. It's the thing that makes me suffer the most."

Photos courtesy Terry Richardson in Harper's Bazaar

To Rome With Love Trailer: Woody Allen Takes Another All-Star Cast to a Romantic City

Becky Kirsch — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:56:30 PDT

Woody Allen has hit home runs with European-set films Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Match Point, and Midnight in Paris, but can he do it again in Italy? We'll have our answer with To Rome With Love, which follows another star-studded cast as their love lives get a little more complicated in - you guessed it - Rome. This time, the lineup includes Jesse Eisenberg as a guy who's seduced by his girlfriend's friend (Ellen Page), Penelope Cruz as an Italian prostitute, and Allen himself wearing some pants that are pulled up very high.

As with Midnight in Paris, it's obvious that the setting is going to be a major character here, which is enough of a reason for me to be enticed by the film. My only gripe is that Page seems a bit miscast as the boyfriend-stealing sexpot, but I can definitely see her and Eisenberg as a match. The movie hits theaters this June, but you can watch the trailer when you

Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

Behind the Scenes and Backstage at the Oscars

Kimberly Timlick — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:51:15 PST

There was so much action on the Oscars red carpet and during the Billy Crystal-hosted show. Backstage and in the audience, though, is where the fun really went down. Angelina Jolie took a last-minute chance to rehearse her presenter's lines ahead of handing out the best screenplay awards. George Clooney and Stacy Keibler chatted with his Descendants' costars Judy Greer and Shailene Woodley, and Gwyneth Paltrow hung out by the curtains in her chic Tom Ford. Octavia Spencer may have taken home best supporting actress, but she was still the one carrying her black leather bag - click through to see all the backstage highlights.

Oscars: Penelope Cruz

FabSugar — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:30:25 PST

The ever-gorgeous Penelope Cruz channeled a modern-day princess vibe in this custom Giorgio Armani periwinkle organza gown. The combination of the gauzy off-the-shoulder straps, fitted bodice, floor-skimming full skirt, and Marilyn Monroe coif emphasized Penelope's flawless execution of ultra-feminine glam. Her solitaire diamond necklace, diamond bracelet, flower-shaped diamond earrings, all from Chopard, and a satin clutch were regal add-ons, fit for red carpet royalty, of course. Are you digging Penelope's princess gown?

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Penelope Cruz Rocks Armani Privé to the Oscars

Allie Merriam — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:58:07 PST

Penelope Cruz hit the red carpet at this evening's Oscars in LA. She was decked out in a gray dress from Armani Privé. She's on the long list of presenters tonight, which also includes Sandra Bullock, Gwyneth Paltrow, the ladies of Bridesmaids, and Tom Cruise. Penelope won an Oscar herself back in 2009 for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, one year after her husband Javier Bardem won for No Country For Old Men. What do you think of Penelope's look? Make sure to vote on her ensemble, and many more, with our Oscars fashion polls.

The Artist Has a Big Night at the BAFTAs With Brad, George, Penelope, and More

Lauren Turner — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:55:48 PST

London's Royal Opera House was buzzing with stars as the BAFTAs kicked off last night. Brad Pitt popped up on the UK red carpet after attending the Berlin Film Festival premiere of In the Land of Blood and Honey with Angelina Jolie on Saturday. He was up for best actor, as was his pal George Clooney, who mingled with Colin Firth and his wife, Livia Giuggioli, on their way into the show. Presenter Penelope Cruz got glamorous in red while nominees Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis, and Meryl Streep followed suit in gorgeous gowns. Michael Fassbender was back in front of the cameras following a win at yesterday's Irish Film and Television Awards in Dublin. Other guys to suit up for the event included Jon Hamm, Jonah Hill, Gary Oldman, and Jean Dujardin. Chris Hemsworth, who is up for the rising star award, also went with black-tie and posed alongside his pregnant wife, Elsa Pataky. What did you think of all the BAFTA red-carpet looks?

Brad, who wore a coat by Dolce & Gabbana over his tuxedo, didn't end up taking home BAFTA gold, since The Artist's Jean Dujardin was declared best actor. Meryl Streep added to her trophy collection with a best actress accolade for The Iron Lady. Octavia Spencer from The Help won best supporting actress, and the corresponding male honor went to Christopher Plummer for Beginners. The Artist also won best picture and best director. Whether they won or lost, many celebs were in a happy mood following the show. Meryl, Octavia, Chris, Elsa, and more went to the official afterparty, and the Weinstein Company hosted another of their famous bashes.