Information has been leaked that has shocked the entertainment world. Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem have been singled out following recent statements by Joaquín Torres, the well-known architect of celebrities. The professional has revealed new details about his experience with the couple, a collaboration he has described as a "real hell."
The couple, internationally recognized and winners of several Academy Awards, have trusted Torres for more than a decade. The assignment was clear: design their house in Madrid. However, what seemed to be a dream project has turned into a nightmare for the architect.
Joaquín Torres has said that the actors' privacy has been the main problem and, according to his words, it hasn't been a matter of demand, but of obsession. "The site visits have been terrible. The entire house had to be emptied so that no one would see them," he explained.
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem wanted the best for their home
The architect has stated that Penélope Cruz has called him at five in the morning to talk about project details.
He has also lamented that the couple have demanded total availability from him. "They think they're doing you a favor," he said. He added: "If something appeared in the press, they held me responsible."
One of the most tense moments was when the couple decided to change all the wood that had already been installed in the house. They had chosen a white, matte wood, 12 in. (30 centimeters), from Porcelanosa.
When it was already in place, they didn't like it. "I reminded them that it was the shade they themselves had chosen, but everything had to be changed," Torres recalled.
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem don't want people talking about their private life
The relationship deteriorated even further when Penélope and Javier began to distrust the architect. They asked him to speed up the delivery, fearing leaks meanwhile. At that moment, Torres gave up the decorative part of the project: "I only finished the construction," he stated.
Despite everything, the couple sent him a message at the end of the work. They thanked him for his work and expressed satisfaction, but the tension didn't end there. Years later, Joaquín Torres received a burofax from their lawyers, who demanded that he stop talking publicly about the project.
The architect has made it clear: "I have a confidentiality contract, but I'm not going to deny my authorship either." Torres's words have caused a stir. The press have singled out the couple after this delicate leak.