Penélope Cruz stars on 16th Vogue Spain cover amid retouching debate

Spanish actress Penélope Cruz has appeared on the cover of Vogue Spain for the 16th time, marking her return to the magazine after two years. The black-and-white cover, photographed by the duo Sean + Seng, features the Oscar winner wearing a Chanel Fall 2026 collection dress designed by Matje Blasi.

The cover has sparked significant debate on social media. While many followers praised the aesthetic as “incredible” and “beautiful,” others criticized the heavy digital retouching of the image. Critics argued that the excessive editing makes the 52-year-old actress appear significantly younger, suggesting that such practices set unrealistic beauty standards for women.