Javier Bardem is hard at work in his home country of Spain.  We spotted the actor shooting scenes for his newest movie Biutiful.  Currently shooting in Barcelona, Javier plays Uxbal, a man caught up in a crime who then is confronted by a childhood friend who's now a cop.

What do we think of Javier's hair?  I know it's only for a part but no me gusta.

     

The new Woody Allen movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona premiered in Hollywood last night; the film's stars Penelope Cruz and Scarlett Johansson got cozy on the red carpet, much like they do in the movie.  Vicky Cristina tells the story of two girlfriends on a summer holiday in Spain who become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife, with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture.  The story is a love triangle or a love square actually and adding to sizzle is Penelope and Javier Bardem's real-life romance.  The sexy Spanish romantic comedy opens in theaters next week, but to check out a trailer click here.

      

Looks like Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are trying to play it cool.  Earlier in the day Penelope was spotted in New York, shopping alone but she was reunited at night with her sweetie Javier, entering the Cuban night club/lounge Socialista. Javier was about a step behind Pe (as her friends call her) and her assistant, but we knew what was up!