Spanish actress Penélope Cruz has opened up about how she chooses to managemotherhoodas a high-profile figure.During an interview withElle Spain, the “Ferrari” actress revealed that she has asacred ruleto shield her two children, 13-year-old son Leo and 10-year-old daughter Luna, from the public eye.
“I have a sacred rule, and that is that we do not talk about them,” the Academy Award winner said, explaining why she and her husband, Javier Bardem, are rarely seen in public as a family of four.
“If one day they have a job facing the public, well, they will have to learn to deal with that. But right now, it’s not time; they are just two children whom we absolutely protect.”
Penélope Cruz has shared the “sacred rule” she keeps with husband Javier Bardem when it comes to raising their children
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Penélope and Javier have been together since 2007 after working together on her breakthrough film, “Jamón, jamón,” and “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.”
The actors tied the knot in early July 2010 in a private ceremony at a friend’s home in theBahamas.
Themother-of-twoshared that, unlike the earlier days of her career when she prioritized making severalmoviesa year, her main occupation is now her children.
“And I will never regret it. Since they were born, we do everything possible to be fully present in their upbringing. It is the most important thing for us.”
The actors try to keep their 13-year-old son Leo and 10-year-old daughter Luna out of the public eye, and that includes not talking about them with the press
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The “Vanilla Sky” actress previously discussed the life-changing experience of motherhood in a 2022 interview withVogue Spain.
“The most radical change I have ever experienced has been becoming a mother,” the 49-year-old explained.
“Your life is hugely altered in that moment, much more than with any other type of project. Motherhood is the priority of my life.”
Penélope also revealed that she tried to adopt as a young single mother during a trip to India.
“If one day they have a job facing the public, well, they will have to learn to deal with that. But right now, it’s not time,” the Oscar winner said
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