She’s been dodging pregnancy rumors and denying reports that she’s engaged to her boyfriend of two years, Javier Bardem, but insiders tell BettyConfidential that Penelope Cruz is ready to be a mom and is planning to adopt a child very soon.

And the Nine actress has some high-powered moms guiding her — her pals Salma Hayek and Madonna are advising Penelope on the joys of motherhood.

Back in 2007 she told Spanish Marie Claire that she wanted to be a mom: "I want to have my own kids, but also adopt,” Penelope said. “For a while I've had the feeling that my life won't be complete if I don't adopt."

“Lately, Penelope’s been feeling very ready for a child,” a pal tells BettyConfidential. “She and Javier do not have any plans to get married but have talked about having a baby together and starting their family.”

Madonna and Penelope are longtime friends, and Pene trusts the Material Mom’s advice. “Penelope has planned on adopting for years and Madonna — who has two biological kids and has adopted two children from Malawi — has been giving her advice lately and even offered to assist in any way she could,” the source says. “If Penelope needs lawyers or references, Madonna will help."



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Meanwhile Penelope’s best friend, Salma, who gave birth to daughter Valentina in 2007, had hoped she could convince her pal to get pregnant as well as consider adoption.