Javier Bardem is 'rooting' for Penelope Cruz and his co-star Nicole Kidman

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Javier Bardem is 'rooting' for both his wife Penelope Cruz and his co-star Nicole Kidman at the 2022 Academy Awards.The 52-year-old star - who is also nominated for the Best Actor gong at the March 27 ceremony - insisted it 'makes sense' for him to want both his wife, who is shortlisted for her role in Parallel Mothers, and his Being The Ricardos co-star to take the Best Actress prize. 'I think both did a fantastic job but Penelope did something extraordinary because she's nominated for the second time for a role in Spanish—that's really historic.

Of course, I am rooting for her,' the actor told Deadline.Scroll down for a list of nominations... I love them both!Javier Bardem is 'rooting' for both his wife Penelope Cruz and his co-star Nicole Kidman at the 2022 Academy Awards.

Seen in January Two stunners:The 52-year-old star - who is also nominated for the Best Actor gong at the 27 March ceremony insisted it 'makes sense' for him to want both his wife, who is shortlisted for her role in Parallel Mothers and his Being The Ricardos co-star to take the Best Actress prize'And I'm also rooting for Nicole, we had an amazing time working together.

I'm rooting for Penelope…and then I'm also rooting for Nicole. It makes sense,' added the Spaniard.The No Country for Old Men star gushed how he and his 47-year-old wife - who both already have an Oscar under their belts - were 'excited' to hear the nominations together but they could only 'truly celebrate' when they heard they were both shortlisted.