Penélope Cruz

Cruz submitted a statement supporting Johnny Depp in his defamation action against Amber Heard, explaining that she had known him for more than twenty years and had never witnessed violent behaviour by him. She emphasised his kindness and the protective way he had treated her during her pregnancy.

State of the evidence

Written statement documented; Cruz did not witness the couple's incidents

Legal status — source text

No proceedings against Cruz

Attribution

Direct involvement as the author of a character statement

While numerous actors announced that they would no longer work with Woody Allen, Cruz refused to reach a categorical judgment and stated that Dylan Farrow's allegations should be officially re-examined before she could reach a conclusion about the director's guilt.

State of the evidence

Public statements documented

Attribution

Directly implicated

Cruz participated in several international PETA campaigns against fur, including a large billboard during New York Fashion Week. The campaign was criticised by the Center for Consumer Freedom, an organisation opposed to PETA, which described it as hypocritical because of the organisation's euthanasia practices.

State of the evidence

PETA campaigns documented; criticism originating notably from a group opposed to PETA

Attribution

Direct involvement as an anti-fur campaign ambassador; criticism from third parties of limited authority

Cruz co-signed the Spanish film industry's letter accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. The text prompted a strong reaction in Hollywood and allegations of antisemitism.

State of the evidence

Signature and personal clarification documented

Attribution

Directly implicated

Penélope Cruz publicly displayed the slogan 'No a la guerra' (No to war) at the 2003 Goya Awards and stated that she wished to continue displaying it, believing that the overwhelming majority of Spaniards opposed intervention in Iraq. The ceremony became a major focus of opposition to the Aznar government.

State of the evidence

Public position documented

Attribution

Directly implicated

Cruz sued Australian magazine New Idea over claims about her relationship with Tom Cruise which she considered false and defamatory. The case ended a few months later with a settlement, a correction and a payment which Cruz announced she would donate to charity.

State of the evidence

Complaint and amicable settlement documented

Legal status — source text

Out-of-court settlement: correction and reported compensation of 2,500 Australian dollars, donated to charity

Attribution

Direct involvement as claimant and alleged victim of false statements