Penelope Cruz has shared her thoughts on collaborating with her husband, Javier Bardem, stating that while they don't do it often, it can be a 'risky' endeavor. The renowned actors are preparing to promote their ninth film together, the psychological thriller "Bunker."

"We don’t want to do it too much, but once in a while it’s great," Cruz told Elle magazine. "It’s just not something we want to do all the time. It would be too risky."

Cruz, 52, and Bardem, 57, have been married for 16 years and have two children. They first shared the screen in the 1992 Spanish film "Jamón Jamón," which launched both their careers. Since then, they have appeared in several Spanish films and Hollywood productions, including Woody Allen's "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" and Ridley Scott's "The Counselor."

Their latest project, "Bunker," is directed by Florian Zeller and also stars Patrick Schwarzenegger. The film follows a London architect tasked with building a survivalist bunker for a tech billionaire, a situation that leads his wife to question their relationship as they become increasingly entangled in a world of extreme wealth, paranoia, and fear.

Cruz, who is currently featured in Elle's 2026 Women in Hollywood Portfolio issue, is also being recognized for her roles in "The Invite" and the Spanish drama "La Bola Negra." She graced the magazine's cover in a white dress with a plunging neckline.

Despite their successful careers in Hollywood, the couple chose to move back to Madrid in 2013 to raise their children closer to their Spanish roots. Cruz explained in a previous interview with Perfect magazine that raising their children in Madrid offers a more normal life, surrounded by family and childhood friends, allowing them to maintain privacy.

Bardem has previously stated his commitment to family, revealing that he turns down roles that would require him to be away from his children for more than two weeks. He and Cruz have maintained a pact where at least one parent is always home when the other is working.

"I don't have musts in my contract that have to do with bigger trailers or luxurious suites," Bardem said. "The only thing I do pay attention to is, no more than two weeks away from my family."