Penelope Cruz Reveals Fear of Driving Due to Childhood Trauma

Despite her fear, the actress took on the role of Laura Ferrari in a new biopic, even visiting Enzo Ferrari's son's garage for preparation.

Penelope Cruz has revealed a fear of driving, stemming from a traumatic childhood incident where her sister was hit by a car.
The actress, currently starring in a biopic about Enzo Ferrari, has stated she was hesitant to get behind the wheel for the film.
Cruz's fear of driving is shared by her husband, actor Javier Bardem, who has never learned to drive due to his own phobia.
The actress has spoken about dealing with her hypersensitivity, a result of her trauma, in therapy.
Despite her fear, Cruz visited the garage of Piero Ferrari, Enzo’s son, as part of her preparation for the role.