How old was Penélope Cruz in La Celestina?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

The age of Penélope Cruz while starring in La Celestina was:

21 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year La Celestina premiered:

January 1, 1996

And the known birth date of Penélope Cruz:

April 28, 1974

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Penélope Cruz during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.