Cruz, Penélope, 1974-

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February 18, 2022

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Penélope Cruz says just reading the script for 'Parallel Mothers' left her in tears

Cruz has been nominated for an Oscar for her role as a 40-something woman who becomes pregnant unintentionally and meets a teen who is unhappy about having a baby. Originally broadcast Dec. 22, 2021.

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December 22, 2021

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Penélope Cruz says just reading the script for 'Parallel Mothers' left her in tears

In her latest film, Cruz plays a 40-something single woman who becomes pregnant unintentionally. While at the hospital, her character meets a pregnant teen who is very unhappy about having a baby.

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Penélope Cruz says just reading the script for 'Parallel Mothers' left her in tears

Penélope Cruz says just reading the script for 'Parallel Mothers' left her in tears

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