An emotional Javier Bardem paid a touching tribute to his wife Penelope Cruz while being honored in Spain. Taking to the stage to accept the Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival on Friday Bardem gushed over Cruz,

"To a woman who I love and who I've shared a life with, I want to thank and give my deep gratitude for the human being you are," Bardem said Friday night as he accepted a lifetime achievement award at the Spanish festival.

Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz are so private about their personal lives that we often forget that they've been married for nearly 15 years! But they are, in fact, gearing up to celebrate their crystal anniversary next July,

Javier Bardem received a standing ovation at the opening of the 72nd San Sebastian Film Festival as he took to the stage to finally collect the prestigious Donostia Award originally awarded to him in 2023.