Penelope Cruz on January 9, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA.Photo:VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty
VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty
Penélope Cruzdazzled in Chanel at the 14th annualGovernors Awardson Tuesday.
The ambassador for the French fashion housewore a showing-stopping Chanel gown to the event honoringMel Brooks,Angela Bassettand editor Carol Littleton for their career contributions to the movie industry.
Cruz, 49, wore a three-tiered white gown, where each layer grew in size, mimicking the look of a full ballgown skirt. The dress' bodice comprised a floral white and gray patterned corset. Gold Chanel logo buttons were placed on the corset and the corresponding cream straps and belt which were made of the signature Chanel tweed.
Penelope Cruz on January 9, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA.VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty
TheFerrariactress accessorized her red carpet outfit with a white Chanel quilted bag that included a gold chain and gold hardware, a pair of diamond drop earrings and a single diamond ring. Her bronzed glam included a brown shimmery smokey eye and a matte brown lipstick.
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At the event, Penn praised Cruz, calling her an “acting animal,” and commending her ability to bring every role she steps into to life.
“I’ve seen Penélope in English-speaking films, Spanish-speaking films, Italian-speaking films. I speak reasonable English, minimal Spanish, no Italian at all. And yet … I don’t remember looking at a subtitle once,” Penn said.
He continued, “I also remember having understood every word she ever said on screen … that sort of clues me into what it is about Penélope, because when she wants us to understand, we do, [and when] she wants us to feel, we feel because she lets us,”
When Cruz stepped up to the podium, she spoke about how much she enjoyed playing Laura Ferrari in Mann’s film.
“[She] represents so many women out there, not only in the period of Ferrari, but in so many places around the world then and today with women living in the shadows of men, constantly being ignored and suppressed,” she said.
source: people.com
