Penélope Cruz on "Parallel Mothers"

She's a movie star who's spent years in the Hollywood spotlight, and won an Academy Award. But Penélope Cruz, who has found global acclaim, is at home in Spain, where she recently filmed her latest collaboration with director Pedro Almodóvar, "Parallel Mothers." Cruz talks with correspondent Holly Williams about a life beyond her wildest ambitions; balancing family and projects; and working with her husband, actor Javier Bardem.
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[@flygirl7268]

I love how she didn’t let the interviewer manipulate her into claiming she was a victim of Hollywood like so many others have. She has integrity …that’s very rare in her field of work.

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Yes!

[@Michael-xi9nb]

Yes, those were some truly bizarre and superficial questions that she asked her.

[@ruthannemccullough7116]

Integrity...and diplomacy. Wonderful human being full of compassion and wisdom, an old soul, for her young years.

[@TheSamuelbest12]

I'm sure she suffered a lot of discrimination for being hispanic in the industry

[@PabloGarcia-ly7pm]

I feel she is being honest, I don't think she feels a victim at all. It's true that she was sometimes stereotyped, but she had a bunch of good roles too, and she has been really successful.

[@carlamanrique8602]

So refreshing to see someone speaking so naturally and with such elegance. Truly beautiful in every aspect.

[@samanthaodegard4511]

I'm enchanted by how down to earth she is. Also the fact that she protects her mind. She's a strong one. 💪

[@paranoidhumanoid]

Both Cruz and Bardem are two of my favorites! Talent, class, beauty and intelligence!

[@106andie]

Penelope and Almodóvar are right there among the greatest Director/Actor Partnerships, Love them ❤️

[@gloriaishyaka7706]

She deserves the credit that she’s receiving now! A true ICON 👏🏾

[@DanCrowleyNYC]

This is so inspiring. As a huge fan of Pedro Almodovar, she is exceptional in every one of his films, and I can't wait to see this new one. How ironic that both she and Javier Bardem were in his 1997's Live Flesh but never shared scenes together (one of his most underrated not-talked-about films) only to meet on Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona, which may be the most sensual film Allen ever made. Her Oscar was well-deserved but I'm glad she's back in her native Spain. She just gets better with age.

[@gruweldaad]

The most underrated Almodovar film period. Ángela Molina at her best.

[@ashsqx3246]

They were both in jamon jamon too

[@michaelcastro6731]

I loved her in Volver. An amazing and talented actress.

[@mmrrnn8839]

Well actually Penelope and Javier filmed togheter Jamón Jamón, and some secuences of the film (some very pasional) are an icon in spanish film industry.

[@MilesAwayBg]

Penélope... always so articulate and humble. ❤

[@ray83baby]

My respect for Penelope has increased. She is an amazing human being

[@Celluloidkid]

the 100% pure definition of: "CLASSY"!.. Very elegant!

[@PDogB]

She is smart, beautiful, talented, thoughtful, positive, diplomatic and appears to be comfortable in her own skin. Good for her and wishing her continued happiness and success!

[@LidiaScherArt]

Perfect summary of this delightful woman!

[@seanbrown8920]

She doesn’t believe you. We don’t believe you.

[@lenakrupinski6303]

I like how she remains the observer. Must be hard not to get caught up with ego when everyone tells you how great you are!! Or not. I get very spiritual vibes from listening to this beautiful soul.💙💙🙏🙏🌏🌏🌷🌷🌷🌷💜💜🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@JessicaGrey]

she's soooo right, the speed at which your life can change from the internet is crazy. it can take minutes for something you post to go viral and your entire life can change for the best or for the worst

[@blackforest825]

cautionary tale to us all

[@mililaniman]

Parallel Mothers looks like a fascinating movie. It is hard to believe that she has been around for so long, and that she is a few years younger than me.

[@artmanjohn2]

"Vanilla Sky" is an 2001 remake of "Open Your Eyes" a 1997 Spanish film. Both movies having Penélope Cruz playing the same character in both films. One has Tom Cruise in the male lead role "Vanilla Sky" and the other has Eduardo Noriega also playing the the same character in "Open Your Eyes". I watched both films back to back, it was a interesting experience and Cruz is great in both films.

[@mspencer679]

My favorite museum in the world...Prado...njoy your beautiful city and thank you for sharing your beauty inner and outer, your talent and your amazing husband who allows us to see his humanity beneath whatever role he plays....thank you. We desperately need artists, intelligence, truth tellers and lovers of LIFE in these times. And yes, Romance!!!!!! You exemplify it all and how appreciated you are!

[@khaliunbatgerel8733]

I love her choice of style! It makes her look charming.

[@jcsa73]

Penelope's best movie is VOLVER.

[@adejohan]

Completely agree. I have seen it over 10 times.

[@chinchanchou]

Estaa bien rico papote 🤤🤤

[@altertheskyy1]

She aged SO WELL. ITS UNBELIEVABLE

[@tsoil345]

Altogether an amazing actress that we’re fortunate enough to witness & enjoy

[@barbaraolson600]

Beautiful, balanced human, so good to see in a star.

[@rubyredd6366]

Graceful, talented and highly unapologetic! "It's Cruz, NOT Cruise"

[@juliet3827]

Why on earth would any European want to live and raise their kids in the USA? Of course she chooses to live and raise her children in her beloved Spain.

[@AgrianRamos]

Hillary Baldwin joined the chat

[@trem876]

Madrid comes across as so "small time" in this clip. "Oh it looks as though she downgraded from Hollywood." As if Hollywood is such an important place to be. Madrid is 100 times more of a beautiful livable thriving city than Los Angeles can ever dream to be. I'm sure that in 100 years from now, LA will still be a shambles, with maybe 2 or 3 new metro lines, congested traffic, a handful of rich people, homeless galore, and a few quirky restaurants and cafe's here and there.

[@ricardosalmeron1946]

The city , thhe food the ppl the music everything about is beautiful, and simple the perfect combination 👌. Madrid is a dream place to be.

[@mattbernabe]

Over the years, Cruz has gotten better and better, not only with age, but as an actress, and has rightfully become one of the best in the business. Great actress! Even though, 'Parallel Mothers' hasn't been released yet, but I'd love to see Penelope nominated for another Oscar this year. She made the best decision to continue to make films in Spain. Instead of being typed cast as the "Sexy Latina" here in the States, she's able to get better quality roles in Latin America. Only wish Salma Hayek would make the same move.

[@lindseycarribean5113]

The spanish cinema might be richer than the mexican one but indeed salma could try working in spain like her.

[@mattbernabe]

@@lindseycarribean5113 Mexican Cinema, in my opinion, is just as rich as it is in Spain. They're almost very similar. She could, and I wish she would. She would be given so much more opportunities than what she's getting here.

[@65g4]

When she works with Pedro its gold

[@cockeyedoptimista]

(Spain isn't Latin America..)

[@65g4]

@@cockeyedoptimista your right its not

[@chrisfinch8637]

What a lovely actress to grace the screen. ❤️

[@goodsmile5170]

Love her integrity!!! Very smart

[@michelemurphy3541]

Still my favorite actress. I LOVE her~she is BEAUTIFUL.

[@yoitsahmad]

Very gracious human being. Can we all accept we are students of life? :)

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Yes, I love that! Glad you noted that.

[@michaelsalientes571]

ABSOLUTELY YESSSSS 🤩🤩🤩 !

[@balu1571]

Panelope cruz - from childhood my favourite actress forever 💕

[@Dlv924]

She is most inspiring, beautiful and humble

[@f1s2hg3]

Spain best princess of all time and her dedication to her family is very very nice and other women should take notes.

[@MsNetouu]

I love her and her street style outfits is soooo good.

[@Nighthawk-8050]

WOW 😊 miss Cruz is so down to earth that's what i love about this wonderful lady

[@barbaraolson600]

Thank you, lovely and balanced human. Very refreshing for a star.

[@Purplenpinkk]

Love her - pure class.

[@rociojimenez7118]

I admire Penélope Cruz. She is very beautiful and smart woman. In my opinión we are lucky to have such a talented actress.

[@AuthenticAna]

💓 her movies. 😍 Great that they are a gorgeous pair together. 😊

[@cathy1820]

I’ve always enjoyed her movies.

[@brodie9824]

What an inspiring woman. ❤️

[@maximoestebanatienza]

¡Great interview! tks

[@Ariel-jf3ec]

Simply love her

[@joelvasquezvillanueva4997]

One of the best actress in the whole World! Hugs from Perú

[@claudiayanirarojas1808]

Love,love, love her! Movie was amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@mariosanchezgumiel7757]

Thank you for this interview. I think Holly Williams did a good job.

[@welles2002]

an incredible Actress and truly one of the Most Beautiful women Ever in Film

[@missperfectfeet]

Sophia Loren is way more beautiful and talented, plus her English is also a lot better.

[@karriemartinez9169]

Love her acting

[@mexicanbeautyqueen7988]

Love her! Very unique

[@nestor1460]

I love all the positive comments from American people. Such a shame she's not so treasured here in Spain...

[@mr59301]

No one can deny she's a class act.

[@orquideapepe]

LINDA PAREJA PENELOPE Y JAVIER, ELLA COMO SIEMPRE BONITA, INTELIGENTE Y MUY RESERVADA EN SU VIDA FAMILIAR. ES LO MEJOR.

[@jeanettesmith765]

What a lovely person and great actress.

[@MD-wk3gj]

Why wouldn’t the reporter, once learning the correct pronunciation of her last name, not continuously use it?

[@lourdesgreen2213]

She is drop dead gorgeous and super talented. Great actress, dancer and singer.

[@Shayne_T]

What a beauty, inside and out.

[@manuelcapari]

Spanish national treasure

[@nirofidgett2153]

She is very intelligent actress ❤️

[@hungrydachshund8236]

Love her even more!

[@AC-jl6su]

Yes Penelope....follow your path...think free... always... and you`ll always see the TRUTH!

[@laconja1]

Love them Both ❤️🙏

[@minangpadang8573]

Thank u penelope and thank u all, afdal

[@fernandabluntkrasinski9026]

I’m glad to see that she owns a big poster of Law of Desire

[@FredPickett]

One of the best.

[@bauman7962]

GENIUSSSSSZ! I said genius!!! 😆😆😆😆😆😁😁😁

[@22Sandou]

Where is her jean/kaki jacket from ? Love it !

[@manuelagassama-reguera823]

Pues, soys una maravilla de mujer 💖 Ya con tus palabras me has dado Unas llaves doradas para sanar heridas desde mi infancia. Te adoro Simplemente AMO TU SER DE MUJER Ayer he visto L'immensitá 💖 Magico 💯💞🙏🏼Gracias Gracias Gracias 🙌🏼 Bendecidas seamos❣️

[@MsPili1]

Hermosa y esposa de mi amor platónico Bardem

[@StayHuman2011]

Very gracious and beautiful.

[@mauricepowers3804]

Beautiful person!!! So glad she didnt go with cruise.

[@robertsmark6365]

love penelope！

[@diegosemerene]

a true star

[@cowboystyle4513]

I love her Italian films

[@Giselle-gx3iz]

Me encanta Penelope Cruz.

[@adrieneoliveiradri4631]

mais essa entrevista ela tá cara deprimida demais

[@mikeywestside8509]

This is one of those videos you can watch without the sound 😉😍

[@vice4134]

CBS, Apparently, all of your videos are without closed captions. How could you go this low, CBS? TWO THUMBS DOWN!!!

[@carlosaguilar7060]

Te amo penelope 🥰🥰

[@CleverMonkeyArt]

With all due respect to the stunning Ms. Cruz, I will gladly take Holly Williams out for a walk in Barcelona any time.

[@isaacmedinaburgos7526]

I love her

[@blackforest825]

She is incredible. Not just a brilliant actress (who should win for Parallel Mothers), but also a super charming, intelligent, sexy woman.

[@cleenegame]

Wouldn't it be fab if both Javier and Penelope won on Oscar night 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@sufinaali5767]

Beautiful women ❤️ and rest goes without saying!

[@shuffleaccount1985]

I HAVE ALWAYS RESPECTED HER !!

[@mrs.harper8832]

Somewhere Hilaria Baldwin is taking accent notes 🙃

[@DesertDawg-oq5fg]

Penelope Cruz might be the most brilliant actress of our time. In Hollywood, she plays a playful, gentle and adorable foreigner. In Spain, she plays a fiery passionate strong willed woman. In real life, she’s a combination of both.

[@VagrantASMR]

That made me smile... With a ZETA, hahaha.

[@TenTenJ]

Beautiful woman, inside and out

[@now.mybook]

BRAVA!

[@luciachien-galvez3910]

❤WHAT A BEAUTIFUL, DOWN TO EARTH ELEGANT LADY.🌟SHE REPRESENTS A BIT OF THE SOUL 💫OF 🇪🇸 SPAIN.🌬❤🌻🫶

[@davy91101]

In addition to being incredibly beautiful she is equally as talented--a lucky combination. Her work with Almodovar is stunning but then he is incredibly gifted as well. The movies that she made in her native Spain are far superior to the Hollywood product with the exception of Vicky Cristina, but that really isn't a Hollywood movie.

[@lenakrupinski6303]

What are her Spanish films?❤❤❤❤

[@lindseycarribean5113]

Her little sister is even more beautiful.

[@stateofdreaming]

Nah.

[@cristinaravet3706]

Mónica Cruz

[@eternaldivinegodkingjesusd448]

PENELOPE CRUZ GOD BLESS YOU BLESSED CHRISTMAS SEASON HOUSE OF DAVID 🔱

[@grandmalovesmebest]

She is this sexyist and most beautiful woman of our time. As a bonus, she's a wonderful actress.

[@ELENIKARASAVVIDOU]

What a woman!

[@prrr446]

Smoking.....brrrrrrrrr

[@missbubu1611]

Why is this show saying things like "she's a screen godess". Didn't she just say that she doesn't believe none of the great and none of the bad things said about her???

[@kandorstevenson]

👑Reina⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@tattianasalles3019]

Penelope doesn't allow the interviewer portray her as a victim of the Hollywood system. I like that. I am tired of hearing all the time those millionaire and award-winning celebrities victimizing themselves in this contemporary narcissistic onanism...

[@AgrianRamos]

well it depends, because on this comment you would put Salma Hayek and eventhough she is a millonianre she had fight for her place, harder than Penelope because Penelope is still an European and white. So it{s different

[@tattianasalles3019]

@@AgrianRamos Penelope always played the role of latina in the movies she made in Hollywood.

[@waltersobchak7275]

She is so cute God she is so cute. I used to like another Hispanic girl she was in training Day God she was good looking I don’t Remember her name also Cuban women are the best good God man Hispanic women are the best in the world sorry I’m Sicilian so I kind of likeHispanic they’ve always like me and I love them right back homes

[@I_WANT_MY_SLAW]

She is pretty.

[@sarahcahoot5444]

Why do they always lead with the persons age? It is irrelevant from her talent.

[@sexychocolate252]

It’s so interesting that the journalist interviewing her wanted Penelope to say she was a Victim by being typecast thank goodness Penelope did not fall into her trap ! We have to stop perpetuating a victim consciousness always looking for a #me2 moment come on there has to be away to get a great interview without asking victim questions! She has failed at getting a good interview perhaps 🤔 because she sounds Australian and if I were to type cast her all Australians are children of prisoners how would she like that ! Ugh 😣