In the ever-youthful landscape of Hollywood, age is often treated like a ticking time bomb. In that same landscape, Penélope Cruz stands tall, unbothered, and ready to celebrate her upcoming 50th birthday with the world.
The ‘Blow‘ actress, known for her timeless beauty and undeniable talent, is shattering stereotypes. She redefines what it means to age despite what the entertainment industry led her to believe in her early years.
Penélope Cruz Is Turning 50: A Milestone Worth Celebrating
As the Hollywood diva Penélope Cruz approaches the big 50, the doubts creeping up about the growing age do not seem to be a problem to her. She dismissed age-related worries with a confidence that comes from years of navigating the spotlight.
In a recent interview with Elle, she shared her refreshing perspective, saying, “You know why I don’t worry about that? Because people have been asking me about age since I was twentysomething.” What was once a source of concern in her youth has evolved into a celebration of a life well-lived. “Now, it makes more sense, to discuss turning 50,” Cruz added.
“It’s a huge, beautiful thing, and I really want to celebrate that with all my friends. It means I’m here and I’m healthy, and it’s a reason to have a party,” said the wiser-than-her-age actress, and now also she is turning a year older.
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The Hollywood Icon’s Approach To Parenting
Penélope, who shares two children with husband Javier Bardem also shed some light on her parenting style at their home. Luna and Leo, two pre-teens of the actress are not allowed to have a phone.
Of the decision, Cruz explained, “It’s so easy to be manipulated, especially if you have a brain that is still forming. And who pays the price? Not us, not our generation, who, maybe at 25, learned how a BlackBerry worked.”
In Cruz’s own words, it’s a deliberate move to protect the younger generation from the pitfalls of early exposure. “It’s a cruel experiment on children, on teenagers,” she emphasized.
On the question of letting the kids have a go in the industry, Penélope said, “It’s for them to decide if they are going to have a job that is more exposed to the public or not,” and then concluded with “They can talk about that when they’re ready.”
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