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Penélope Cruzis already thinking of her next big gig — and hopes it could include husbandJavier Bardem!
The actress, 47, spoke toEntertainment Tonightabout possibly working once again with Bardem, after seeing his turn inBeing the Ricardos.
“I would love to,” she said of doing a musical with her husband and fellow Oscar winner. “I saw my husband singing in theRicardosand he did an incredible job. He was feeling the same way I was feeling when I didNine, when I had no idea that I could sing but then Rob Marshall convinced me after doing a couple of tests that I could.”
She continued, “And then because I danced for 18 years, ballet, and I’m a big fan of the dance world and music, it’s such a powerful art for me, even more than cinema, so for me, the genre of musicals is a dream! I’ve only done one, so I hope I can repeat it someday.”
Cruz and Bardem have previously starred in several movies together beginning with the 1992 filmJamón, Jamónand continuing withLive Flesh, Don’t Tempt Me, Vicky Cristina BarcelonaandThe Counselorto name a few.
The couple is now gearing up to show their two children,Luna, 8, andLeo, 10, the actor’s performance as King Triton in the upcoming Disney live-action version ofThe Little Mermaid.
“There’s a lot of music hanging around lately. And as you know, preparing for those things take such a long time,” Cruz said. “So it would be great to be able to do movies that maybe the kids would be able to see because I cannot show them yetParallel Mothers.”
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Parallel Mothersis the actress’s her most recent collaboration with friend and direct Pedro Almodóvar, for which she received the International Star Award at this month’s Palm Springs International Film Awards.
“It is a huge honor, and I have great memories from that festival because that’s actually, the first time that I went, I went with Pedro. I think it was forAll About My Motherand we came back withVolver,” she told the outlet. “And I remember it was one of my first trips with him, traveling and promoting a movie. And we had so much fun there, so it has a special place in my heart.”
“Javier and her, they’re just this amazing couple who put their family first, and so they go together as a unit,” Kruger said.
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“What I take away most from her is how much of a mother she was,” she added of observing Cruz while they shot the action-thriller together. “Her family was there to support her.”
TheInglourious Basterdsactress said Cruz’s best mothering tip was, “Just always make them feel like they’re welcome. No matter what happens.”
source: people.com
