Biografía

Speaks three languages: Spanish, Italian and English. Despite common misconception, she can't speak French. She hired a dialect coach to help her in the French film Fanfan la Tulipe (2003) and learned her lines phonetically. She also needs the help of a translator when she is promoting a film on French television.

Her sister, Mónica Cruz, was used as her body double during the filming of Piratas del Caribe: En mareas misteriosas (2011) on account of her pregnancy.

Married long-term partner Javier Bardem at a friend's house in the Bahamas in a small ceremony with just family members present.

Was seven months pregnant with her son Leo when she completed filming on Piratas del Caribe: En mareas misteriosas (2011).

She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on April 1, 2011. She was awarded by Rob Marshall, accompanied by her husband Javier Bardem, and her Piratas del Caribe: En mareas misteriosas (2011) co-star Johnny Depp.

I'm strong and opinionated. Those qualities brought me a lot of problems since I was a little girl in school, saying 'I don't agree' and fighting with the children. It's part of my curiosity for life.

There's so much more I want to do. I refuse to get to 50 and wait at home for the phone to ring. In Spain, actresses work until they are old. That's my plan.

I love Salma Hayek, we've been friends for a really long time. I admire how she has come such a long way and always remained grounded and who she is. She never compromises to follow her vision and she is loyal. Such qualities only mark the great stars.

I love the Italian culture, it's a beautiful culture. I love the language, the Italian people, their music, their attitudes... I just love it! Sometimes, I think I'm an Italian trapped in a Spanish woman's body.

You cannot live your life looking at yourself from someone else's point of view.