Penelope Cruz has laughed off rumours she is dating Spanish actor Javier Bardem, insisting the pair are just good friends. Since splitting with Matthew McConaughey in 2006 after a two-year relationship, the actress has been one of Hollywood's hottest bachelorettes, linked with Orlando Bloom, Josh Hartnett and most recently Bardem. The actress also had a high profile three year relationship with Vanilla Sky co-star Tom Cruise.The Spanish star hates talking about her personal life and rumours surrounding her, saying, "I don't read most of what is written about me."But she is adamant her relationship with Bardem - her co-star in an as-yet-unnamed Woody Allen movie - is platonic. She says, "It's not true. He's a friend and the best actor in the world." The actress is renowned for her roles in PSanish speaking movies but has made the transition into Hollywood staring in Sahara, Blow and Gothika.

Most recently she went back to her Spanish routes when she stared in Volver, a performance which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

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