Despite her discretion, Penélope Cruz managed to leave Javier Bardem speechless with an unexpected piece of news that she revealed some time ago. During an interview, the actress had no qualms about talking about the dangers of social media, especially for teenagers.
There is no doubt that Penélope Cruz has become the greatest representative of Spanish cinema. So much so that, throughout her successful professional career, the Alcobendas native has achieved several accomplishments, including being the first Spanish actress to win an Oscar.
However, while she was building a solid career in Hollywood, her love life was also becoming a target for the tabloid press. Her romances with stars like Tom Cruise and Matthew McConaughey sparked great media interest.
Although it was her relationship with Javier Bardem that marked a turning point in her life. In 2010, Penélope Cruz married the actor, establishing themselves as one of the most stable couples in Spanish cinema.
Together, they have formed a very private family, staying away from media noise whenever possible. Two children have been born from their union, whom they fiercely protect from public exposure.
Nevertheless, despite the great public impact of Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, both have expressed their desire to keep their family away from the media spotlight. Above all, from social media.
In fact, during an interview the actress gave in 2022, she revealed her critical stance toward these platforms. She also had no hesitation in sharing her concern about the effects they can have on young people's mental health.
Penélope Cruz surprises Javier Bardem by speaking about the danger of social media
In March 2022, Penélope Cruz appeared on the set of El Hormiguero to talk about her new professional projects. However, Javier Bardem's wife did not want to miss the opportunity to show her concern about the excessive use of social media among teenagers.
This confession came as a result of a statement she made about how she manages the issue of fame. As she herself said, "I hardly read anything about myself... Neither the good nor the bad."
"When you asked me about how to keep my ego in check, it would be just as dangerous to read the bad as to read only the good and end up believing it. So, for me, I think that practice has really helped me a lot, because I started very young."
At this point, Penélope Cruz did not hesitate to bring up the topic of social media and the problems they can cause in our lives:
"Also, back then we didn't have the danger of social media and so on, now the big problem is social media. I just don't see anything good in it... The way the world is using it today, nothing good."
Although Penélope Cruz believes there may be a time when we find "a balance" to protect "children, teenagers, and adults' minds as well." "Well, maybe then they won't have the danger they have now, which is very real," she added.