After being reported to have been engaged to Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz has yet to confirm or deny the news. However, she has fueled a new round of speculation that she has taken her relationship with the actor to the next level after flashing a sparkler on her left ring finger on Sunday, October 11.

Attending the screening of her upcoming film "Broken Embraces" during the New York Film Festival held at the Lincoln Center, Penelope has been pictured wearing the new ring, which features "a knuckle-sized sapphire surrounded by small diamonds." However, the actress refused to explain about the jewelry, instead she chose to praise the upcoming movie`s director, Pedro Almodovar, who accompanied her to come to the event.

Previously, a friend has informed that Penelope Cruz has been engaged to Javier Bardem and the couple is set to get married. The source additionally claimed they decided to tie the knot soon to comfort her Catholic parents regarding rumor that she is expecting Javier`s baby, though she has denied the pregnancy news.

Then, another report came out, revealing that Penelope has been furious after her wedding plan was leaked. It was also said that the 35-year-old beauty and Javier, who have been dating since 2007, initially wanted to keep their future nuptials away from the media.
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