All this anticipation before the Oscar finalists were announced must have really taken its toll on gorgeous Penelope Cruz, since two days after the big night of the nominations she was vacationing in St. Tropez with fashion designer John Galiano.

Don't get me wrong: I, too, would need some R&R, but the only things I'm ever gonna get nominated to is for the title of biggest bitch ever and that's if I'm lucky... and if I pray really, really hard! Anyway, we're more than happy that the usually camera-shy Penelope decided to hit the beach instead of just stay at home and sleep or read and do all kinds of stuff that don't imply her wearing a tiny bikini.

Speaking of bikinis, I say Miss Cruz should totally get an Oscar on that basis alone. You see, she is neither like other celebrities who starve themselves to look good, nor like the opposite, who work out at the gym until they turn into freaks. Penelope's body is more natural (or, at least, it seems to be so) than anyone else's and maybe that's what makes her so popular and appreciated.

That's a lie - what makes her popular (especially among the male population of the planet) are the following: breasts and ass (don't forget that here, at the 'Fashion Police', real talent - like good acting or vocal skills - often come in second). Plus, she has that sweet innocent face that appeals to many...


Speaking of appeal, maybe guys shouldn't get their hopes too high concerning Penelope because rumors about her being gay and doing Salma Hayek are again rising. Salma was the one who announced the Oscar nominations and she really wanted to be the one who called Cruz's name. Even if that didn't happen, she still was the first one to congratulate her.


Later that night, the two stunning ladies were seen painting the town red, celebrating Penelope's nomination...