Penelope Cruz received an award at last night’s Spanish Institute’s Gold Medal Gala, held in New York City. Our invitation probs got lost in the mail. While she swathed herself in yards of electric blue fabric and a big, gold medal, she lacked one, vital accessory no girl should ever be without -hot, Thpanish arm candy:

She was still missing another great outfit addition, however, her man Javier [Bardem]. The adorable couple clearly isn’t ready to fully embrace the red carpet coupledom just yet. At least there’s no way she could shy away from the paparazzi (or even not want a million photos taken) when she looks this great.

Yes, she looks great. For a blueberry on an acid trip. Anyway, Penny. We don’t care about you or your dresses or your medals or your indecipherable beauty product commercials. Where. Is. Javier?

Penelope Cruz Is All Tied Up in Blue [PopSugar]