Penelope Cruz has revealed that she is trying to "protect" her romance with Javier Bardem. The Nine star, who is believed to be engaged to actor Bardem, said that she does not want to discuss her love life in case it ruins the relationship.
Cruz told Bang Showbiz: "It's obvious that I'm in a relationship. And the reason I don't want to talk abut it is to protect it, because it's important to me. It's as simple as that."
When asked about the ring she wears on her wedding finger, the 35-year-old actress said: "That is something I keep for myself, thank you." Cruz and Bardem have reportedly been together since they met while filming Vicky Cristina Barcelona in 2007.