Happy birthday! Penélope Cruz turns 50 today

By Lori Macatee
Madrid
Last updated on April 28, 2024

The iconic and legendary actress turns 50 on Sunday, Apr. 28, 2024.

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Penélope Cruz is celebrating her 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Penélope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Volver, Vanilla Sky, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Cruz, a cultural icon

Born Penélope Cruz Sánchez in Madrid on April 28, 1974, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Spanish history. Cruz's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Penélope hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Penélope Cruz as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 50.

Happy Birthday, Penélope, you're the best!