Penélope Cruz's Oscar Odyssey: A Double Nomination Dilemma Penélope Cruz, Spain's most beloved export to Hollywood, has found herself at the forefront of a historic opportunity.
With three films vying for her attention and potential Academy recognition, the question on everyone's mind is not whether she'll win an Oscar, but rather which category will claim her second statuette.
Cruz's 2009 win was seen as a triumph of art house sensibilities over Hollywood mainstream, but it was also marked by controversy. Kate Winslet's stunning snub for "The Reader" raised eyebrows among cinephiles.