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Javier to Skip Oscars Over Girlfriend Cruz

Star wants to avoid awkward encounter with girlfriend

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 21, 2009 4:22 PM CST

(Newser) – Javier Bardem will be a no-show at the Oscars to avoid an awkward run-in with girlfriend Penelope Cruz, OK! reports. Tradition dictates that Bardem, last year’s Best Supporting Actor, should present this year’s Best Supporting Actress award, possibly to nominee Cruz, his Vicky ... Read full story »

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