Muy caliente! We are totally in love with Madrid’s hottest export Penélope Cruz. Her enormous brown eyes, glossy chocolate-hued hair, and coy smile create a presence that is nothing less than captivating.
Already a leading lady in her native Spain, Cruz has charmed Hollywood with roles in Blow, Vanilla Sky, Sahara, and this month’s release, the critically acclaimed Volver. In addition to her buzz-worthy performances, she’s also snatched attention for high-profile romances with her leading men, including Tom Cruise and Matthew McConaughey.
A trained ballet dancer, Cruz personifies graceful, glamorous, and enchanting,
often stealing the spotlight on the red carpet. Whether wrapped in personal favorite Oscar de la Renta or buttoned up in a formfitting designer suit, the sultry star always looks simply smashing.
And she’s got a heart of gold—donating money (her salary from her first English-language film) and time (volunteering for two months in Uganda) to charitable foundations worldwide.
With her role in Volver having already garnered her Hollywood Film Festival and Cannes best-actress awards, this smoldering Spanish siren’s next leading man may very well be named Oscar.
—Kimberly Lapham
