Renowned actor Javier Bardem was honored with the Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival and took the opportunity to pay a heartfelt tribute to his wife Penelope Cruz. Bardem, 55, expressed deep gratitude for Cruz’s role in his life and the lives of their children, family, and friends. The couple, who met while filming the 1992 movie Jamón, Jamón, have been together since 2007 and have kept their relationship relatively private.
Cruz, 50, was in the audience and blew kisses in response to Bardem’s emotional words. The pair secretly married in the Bahamas in 2010 and have two children together. Bardem reflected on the impact of their relationship, noting the growth and changes they experienced after becoming parents.
Both actors have worked together on multiple projects, including Vicky Cristina Barcelona and have kept their personal lives separate from their professional careers. In 2019, Cruz explained their choice to keep their relationship private, stating that it would feel strange to discuss it publicly. Bardem also touched on the importance of balancing work and family life and recognizing the priorities that come with parenthood.
The couple’s rare public displays of affection and emotional tributes reflect the deep bond they share, both on screen and in real life. Bardem’s heartfelt tribute to Cruz at the film festival showcases the love and respect they have for each other after more than a decade of being together.
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