One of Hollywood’s most renowned actresses, Penelope Cruz, dreamed of having a family from a young age. After the birth of her children, Penelope affirmed that motherhood was the best thing that had ever happened to her. However, for a long time, she struggled to find a partner who could be the perfect father for her kids. According to insiders, this was a key reason why Penelope ended her relationship with Tom Cruise.

In 2001, on the set of “Vanilla Sky,” Penelope met Hollywood’s ultimate sex symbol and fell head over heels for him. At that time, she was genuinely happy with Cruise. The couple dazzled together on red carpets, and fans eagerly awaited their engagement announcement. However, in 2004, Penelope unexpectedly decided to break up with Cruise.

Later, insiders close to the actress revealed to reporters that the sultry brunette couldn’t come to terms with Tom’s devotion to Scientology. Penelope dreamed of having a family and children but realized she couldn’t trust him entirely. All the crucial decisions in his life were made by Scientologists. As it turned out, Penelope was absolutely right. In his marriage to Katie Holmes, Tom had a daughter, Suri Cruise, whom he hasn’t seen for over 15 years because her mother refused to make her a part of the church.

However, Penelope eventually found someone who could be a worthy parent for her children. Spanish actor Javier Bardem didn’t rush to propose to his beloved, but when they married in 2010, he became an exemplary husband and father to their son Leonardo and daughter Luna. The couple now rarely shows their children in public.

It’s worth noting that the couple’s children have inherited the best features from their famous parents. Penelope’s fans believe that Leonardo is a spitting image of her as a child. Luna, too, has inherited something from her mother. The girl has a slender figure with long legs, just like her mother, who was passionate about ballet in her youth.