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People think Penelope and Salma might be dykes. Turns out, it’s Cruz’ fault.

Rumors of Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz snuggling up as lovers are rampant in Salama’s home country of Mexico. And even though the two women are not lovers, the speculation continues to spread between the gorgeous women.

Penelope Cruz claims she knows why those lesbian rumors refuse to die. The “Vanilla Sky” actress, who has long been the subject of speculation about her sexuality, says she helped keep them going.

Cruz has been friends with Salma Hayek since she came to the U.S. from Spain about seven years ago. There friendship started a buzz, which grew a lot louder when she groped her friend’s behind at a press conference while the two were promoting their film “Banditas.”

“I grabbed Salma’s ass just to keep things moving, because everyone was a little slow,” Cruz said while promoting her new film “Volver” reports Australia’s Courier Mail. “And, of course, the energy changed when I did that.”

I don’t care how much muff she dives in, I care more about why were you grabbing Salma’s ass when she has those luscious boobies up front? How did ya miss those? You’re no dyke. It’s a hoax. Kinda like when you dated Cruise.

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