Marie Claire: What time do you get up in the morning?
Penelope Cruz: Around 8 am, at the same time as the children.
Do you go out with your face naked?
When I'm not working or not performing, I'm happy with a day cream .
Teen girl, what were you looking for?
I wanted to be like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman and the bimbo of Michael Jackson's "The way you make me feel". My mother was a hairdresser, I begged her to make me the tightest curls possible. I have been wearing this poodle hairstyle for years.
Is sport part of your life?
I did classical dance for seventeen years, four hours a day. Today I practice yoga, which remains for me the most complete sport. More than physical activity, it's a state of mind.
What look did your parents have on your physique?
They adored me, they just wanted me to be happy. We did not talk about the physical aspect.
Your worst beauty reflex?
I do not do enough sports.
What is your addiction?
Vinyasa yoga .
A beauty tip that is personal to you?
I know how to blow-dry like nobody.
Your secret after a sleepless night?
A thermos of matcha green tea.
The fragrance that suits you the most?
Treasure. In the evening, I have a soft spot for the latest version, Eau de Parfum Caresse La Nuit Trésor.
A fetish beauty address?
The Four Seasons Kuda Huraa Spa in the Maldives, on a small secluded island from the rest of the hotel. We take you there by boat.
Do you have a particular diet?
I pay attention to what I eat, do not drink coffee or alcohol. I do not believe in those fad diets that are supposed to make you lose weight. If you eat balanced daily , you feel fit. The most difficult thing is to maintain this rigor over time, but I offer myself some extras, a good pasta dish from time to time.
Does aging make you anxious?
I would like to live very long, so I do everything I can to have a balanced life.
A definition of beauty?
I am Taurus. I have a global vision of aesthetics. Beauty is everywhere, I do not like to put things in boxes saying, "This is beautiful, it's ugly. "
