Penelope Cruz

Now all the attention of the Western media focused on Penelope Cruz. July 22 she gave her daughter, Javier Bardem, and now actively participates in all the social events associated with the last film by Ridley Scott's "advisor" (in which Pe performed one of the main roles). Since October 3, 39-year-old Spaniard appeared at the London premiere, prompting admiration of fans and critics around the world. Let's see what has changed its appearance, beauty and diet rules.

Penelope Cruz was born in 1974 near Madrid in the family car mechanic and a hairdresser. His first acting contract she signed as early as 15 years old, and a year later received rave reviews from critics, playing in a very unusual movie "Ham, ham." View

Penelope Cruz in 1995

In 2001, thanks to the tapes, "Cocaine" and "Vanilla Sky" Penelope came to real fame. Since then her career has gone navzlet, and genre roles truly impressive thrillers like "Gothic" adventure strip of "Sahara" and years of creative alliance with the eccentric director Pedro Almodovar.

Among the trophies Cruz senior - "Oscar" and a BAFTA. Let us remember and a nomination for the "Golden Globe" for the film "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - a fitting recognition.

Sultry Spaniard worked as a model for the brand Mango, Ralph Lauren and L'Oréal. Together with his sister, they released her own line of clothing.

Penelope was a girl of Javier Bardem in 2007, and three years later they were married in the Bahamas. In 2011 was born the first-born Leo.

In addition to a beautiful face and a stunning body in Cruz also good heart: it is actively helping charities and travels to third world countries, where the sacrifices their fees.

Early in his career Penelope compared to Audrey Hepburn. And in 2002, she first decided to cut its luxurious black hair and made a bean.

2002: Penelope Cruz made the cut, "bean"

As a Spaniard, Cruz, of course, loves red lipstick. But most of the actress still focuses on the eyes - the constant smokey-eyes.

In 2011, plastic surgeons turned her body into a list of one of the most desirable - along with Jennifer Aniston and Gisele Bundchen.

Age is not a problem for Cruz. In an interview with Mirror, she said:

I'm not going to hide your age. I admire actresses such as Sophia Loren and Audrey Hepburn, but they were never afraid of old age.

Our heroine has never aspired to the trendy Hollywood size zero. On the contrary, shapely Spaniard has always struggled with the promotion of unhealthy thinness.

When she became frantsuzkogo guest editor of Vogue, Penelope put the material with provocative photos of the then plus-size model Crystal Renn.

The usual weight for Penelope 54 kg with an increase in 168 centimeters, and during the first pregnancy actress gained 16 extra pounds. How she was able to get rid of them?

Contrary to rumors, Cruz has never adhered to the fashionable and harmful protein diet Pierre Duc. Its representatives have officially denied this lie.

Penelope Cruz on the beach: 2002 and 2013, during her second pregnancy

The main rules of beauty Penelope - is moderate Mediterranean diet, hydration and sleep:

One day I slept 18 hours straight! This is my record.

The diet of Spanish flu - fruits, vegetables, low-fat fish, and a little olive oil as a source of healthy fats for the beauty of hair:

I also love Spanish food - paella and tapas. A couple of times a week I eat burgers. I can afford meat even before going on the red carpet!

Penelope loves to dance - up to 18 years, she studied ballet:

It's much more fun than fitness. But, of course, more complicated.

A full-time care of their two children allows her to forget about the extra weight.

Her coach - a beautiful body guru Gunnar Peterson. It was he who helped her get in shape for Hollywood premieres, film roles and bikini season. But Cruz never reaches the point of absurdity:

Fitness and body - only a part of her life, this is not the main thing. Penelope sleeps well, drink plenty of mineral water and eating the right things. Look at it - it's immediately noticeable. Balance in all things - that's her motto.

In support of words - a compilation of our evolution actress.