Spanish national treasure became emotional Friday night as he gushed over his wife, , while accepting his Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 . Bardem, who has had starring roles in , — which bagged him an Academy Award — and , among a myriad of celebrated Spanish projects like and , accepted the award from his siblings, Monica and Carlos Bardem, who paid tribute to their brother at the Kursaal Theater during the opening night gala. Bardem referenced his Silver Shell win for best actor 30 years ago, nearly to the day, in 1994.
“It was the beginning of a great friendship with this beautiful film festival that has given so much to me personally and professionally,” the actor said. “San Sebastian is a place where 30 years ago I won an award that I still don’t believe they gave it to me and I’m here now receiving this one from my brother and sister who I love and admire.” He took the opportunity to pay tribute to his family: “They educated me at a moment my mother had to be working 24 hours a day.
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If I’m alive physically, not only spiritually and emotionally, it was my brother and sister taking care of me, giving me their attention and love.” He added, “I want to dedicate this award to four people: My mother who is present, she’s here in the theater and she’s happy, I can feel that.” But the biggest coos from the crowd were prompted when Bardem spoke candidly about his love for his wife, Cruz, whom he married in 2010: “And to a woma.