Penélope Cruz

For years, Penélope Cruz was seen as little more than a quirkily beautiful, doe-eyed sexpot. Now, a string of high-profile roles is earning her strong reviews—and the respect of Hollywood.

Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Styled by Alex White

August 2008

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Penélope Cruz wears Tom Ford’s white cotton shirt, at Tom Ford, tomford.com.

Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Styled by Alex White

August 2008

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