Penélope Cruz Acted Alongside Her Future Husband

Originally from Spain, Penelope Cruz got her first taste of acting by performing in commercials and television shows for her family. She would later study ballet at Spain’s National Conservatory before moving across the world to New York City.

In 1992, the 18-year0old landed her first film role in Jamón Jamón. She starred alongside Javier Bardem, who she would later end up marrying The couple didn’t end up marrying until nearly two decades later. They don’t speak publicly about their early time on-screen with one another, but fans would definitely be open to hearing about it.