Penelope Cruz | Born 1974

Spanish actress Penelope Cruz was born in Madrid, Spain, on April 28, 1974. She started her career as an actress at 16, debuting in the 1992 film Jamón Jamón. Cruz continued making films in her home country of Spain before breaking through in the international film scene in the early 2000s. She later became a bonafide Hollywood actress when she earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Now 47 years old, Cruz is yet to show any signs of slowing down. Besides her projects in the United States, she still receives acting credits from Spanish films. She also continues to model for famous brands like L’Oreal and Carpisa. On top of that, the actress also gets involved in a couple of philanthropical works relating to AIDS prevention, animal rights, and child welfare. Cruz is also a mother to two children and is currently married to actor Javier Bardem.