While in Spain for his “Valkyrie” premiere, Tom Cruise expressed hope of his ex-girlfriend Penelope Cruz taking home an Oscar. Tom said that it’s fantastic that Penelope received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress nod for Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
"I am very excited by her second nomination. I hope she wins,” said Tom.
Spain is Penelope’s home country, so you know they are all rooting for her too. Others in the Best Supporting Actress category are: Doubt stars Amy Adams and Viola Davis, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button’s Taraji P Henson and Marisa Tomei for The Wrestler.
The Oscars air on February 22nd live from the Kodak Theatre.
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