Penélope Cruz, a Spanish actress and producer, has amassed a net worth of $85 million as per celebritynetworth. She gained recognition at a young age for her performances in the 1992 foreign films “Jamón, Jamón” and “Belle Epoque,” which received critical acclaim.
Over the years, she has become one of the most sought-after and highest-paid actresses in the world, starring in numerous films, such as “Blow” (2001), “Vanilla Sky” (2001), and “Nine” (2009).
Cruz is particularly known for her collaborations with Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, including “All About My Mother” (1999), “Volver” (2006), and “Broken Embraces” (2009).
She is Spain’s first actress to win an Academy Award, which she received for her role in “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” (2008).
In 2018, she ventured into television and delivered a remarkable performance as Donatella Versace in the FX narrow series “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” garnering critical acclaim and nominations from the Emmys, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Critics’ Choice Awards.
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Career
Penélope is a Spanish actress who made her big screen debut in 1992’s “Jamón, Jamón” and has since appeared in over 80 films. She earned a Goya Award nomination for her role in the film and has received critical acclaim for her performances in movies like “Volver” and “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.”
Cruz has also appeared in American films like “Vanilla Sky” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.” She has obtained numerous awards and nominations for her work, including an Oscar for “Volver.”
Cruz continues to act in various films and is set to appear in upcoming movies like “The 355” and “Official Competition.”
Salaries
The Spanish-born actress, and producer, Penelope Cruz has amassed a significant fortune from her numerous film projects. As per IMDB, her earnings for several films are quite impressive.
For her performance in the 2001 film “Vanilla Sky,” she received a base salary of $2 million, and for her role in “Sahara” (2005), she was paid a base salary of $1.6 million. These figures do not even include any backend bonuses or royalties that she may have earned from these projects.
Endorsements
Penelope Cruz has diversified her income throughout her career by securing several lucrative endorsement deals. Her most notable partnerships are with Lancome, L’Oreal, and Ralph Lauren.
Cruz’s most prominent endorsement deal is with L’Oreal, which she has represented since 2009. According to Yahoo.com, she reportedly earns $2 million annually for her work as the face of the brand.
Awards & Nominations
Penelope Cruz has been widely recognized for her outstanding performances, garnering numerous award nominations and wins throughout her career. She has been nominated for 3 Academy Awards and won Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” in 2009.
In addition to the Oscar, the film earned her accolades such as an ALMA Award, BAFTA Award, and Independent Spirit Award.
Cruz has also received four Golden Globe nominations, five Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, and three Goya Awards for “The Girl of Your Dreams,” “Volver,” and “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.”
She has been honored with multiple other awards, including a European Film Award, a David di Donatello Award, a CinEuphoria Award, a Hollywood Film Award, and several Spanish Actors Union and Fotogramas de Plata awards.
In recognition of her contributions to the film industry, Cruz has been presented with various honors such as a Creative Achievement Award at the 2003 Imagen Foundation Awards, a Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 San Sebastián International Film Festival, an Honorary César Award in 2018, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011.
Real Estate
In 2005, Penélope bought a 3,334-square-foot house in the Hollywood Hills for $3.138 million. After listing the 3-bedroom home for $3.695 million in May 2010 and reducing the asking price to $3.15 million eleven months later, she sold it for $2.88 million in December 2011.
In 2010, Penélope and Javier purchased a 2,538-square-foot property in Beverly Hills from “Roseanne” actress Sara Gilbert for $3.3 million.
Penélope and Javier own property within an exclusive gated community in Madrid, where homes are valued at 6-8000 Euros per square meter.
Their neighbor, at one point, was soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. Joaquín Torres designed both the Ronaldo and Cruz/Bardem homes. Cristiano’s mansion was listed for sale in 2018 and valued at around $5 million.
