History of Javier Bardem in Timeline

Javier Bardem is a highly acclaimed Spanish actor with a career spanning over three decades. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, seven Goya Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award, solidifying his reputation as one of the most talented and respected actors in the industry.

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2007: Started Dating Penélope Cruz

In 2007, Javier Bardem began dating Penélope Cruz, his co-star in Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

July 2010: Married Penélope Cruz

In July 2010, Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz married in The Bahamas.

January 2011: Birth of Son Leo Encinas Cruz

On January 23, 2011, Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz's son, Leo Encinas Cruz, was born in Los Angeles.

May 2011: Team Up with The Enough Project

In May 2011, Javier Bardem teamed up with The Enough Project's co-founder John Prendergast to raise awareness about conflict minerals in eastern Congo.

July 2013: Birth of Daughter Luna Encinas Cruz

On July 22, 2013, Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz's daughter, Luna Encinas Cruz, was born in Madrid.

2014: Denounced Israel's Actions as Genocide

During the 2014 Israel–Gaza conflict, Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz signed an open letter denouncing Israel's actions as genocide.

September 2018: Discussed acting with spouse

In September 2018, at the Toronto Film Festival premiere of Everybody Knows, Javier Bardem spoke about acting with his spouse Penélope Cruz, emphasizing the ease and separation between their roles and personal life.

April 2019: Spanish Elections

In April 2019 elections took place in Spain.

July 2019: Signed Manifesto for PSOE and Podemos Agreement

In July 2019, Javier Bardem signed a manifesto urging PSOE and Podemos parties to reach an agreement to form a ministry after the April 2019 elections in Spain.

November 2019: Called politicians 'stupid' and apologized

In November 2019, during the March for Climate in Madrid, Javier Bardem called the mayor of Madrid José Luis Martínez-Almeida and the US president Donald Trump "stupid" and later apologized.

2023: Reception of Donostia Award

In 2023, Javier Bardem received the Donostia Award for career achievement at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival.

September 2024: Cast in Rodrigo Sorogoyen's 'The Beloved' and stars in 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story'

In September 2024, Javier Bardem announced his casting in Rodrigo Sorogoyen's 'The Beloved' alongside Victoria Luengo and starred as Jose Menendez in Netflix's 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story'.

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September 2024: Criticized Israel's Military Operations

In September 2024, Javier Bardem criticized Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip and the "unconditional support" of Israel by the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany.