Bardem Bounces Scribes for Romance Q's?

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Ya gotta give props to a guy in Hollywood who sticks to his guns and won't sell out his private life just to promote a movie.

During this weekend's L.A. press junket for Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Javier Bardem was adamant about limiting questions to the movie and moviemaking. Bardem's handlers warned the press that their interviews with the Oscar-winning actor would immediately end if they asked about his real-life romance with costar Penélope Cruz.

Things did get a wee uncomfortable, sources report...

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