How Much Money Is Penelope Cruz Really Worth

Like many actors and actresses, Penélope Cruz has mentioned having aspirations that go beyond portraying a character on the big screen. She did just that when she signed on to both act in and produce the 2015 film "Ma Ma." At the time, she shared with W magazine that, though she had worked in the role of a producer before, this was the first experience she had going through every step that producers go through from start to finish. "It's not really my first producer credit but it's the [first] time I have done everything from day one," she shared. "[Writer/director Julio Medem] and myself. We had to finance the film, we had to go to Cannes for the pre-sales, we did everything."

Cruz added that while she isn't interested in only producing, as she found the role quite stressful, she would definitely like to wear the hat again. She's also tried her hand at directing, revealing that not only has she directed two small projects, but in 2016, she completed a documentary. If one thing's clear, it's that Cruz is a cinematic force, and she'll likely be successful at any role she tries in the industry.