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Acclaimed Hollywood actress Penelope Cruz has revealed that at 52 years old, she is seriously considering getting her driver's license for the very first time. The ultimate catalyst behind this major step is a lavish and unexpected gift from her close friend, U2 frontman Bono.

A Decisive Push from a Rock Star

Appearing on the popular YouTube show Hot Ones, the actress shared that the 66-year-old musician gifted her a car for her birthday this past April. While the star chose to keep the vehicle's make and model a secret, she admitted the gesture forced her to re-evaluate her life. "My friend Bono gave me a car, and I think that was the push I needed. I mean, you get a car from Bono and you don't get your license? That’s crazy! So now I’m thinking about it again, even though the fear is still very deep," Cruz shared openly.

The reason the Hollywood diva has avoided getting behind the wheel until now stems from a severe childhood psychological trauma. When Penelope was around eight years old, she witnessed her younger sister, Monica (now also a well-known Spanish actress), get hit by a car right in front of her.

Monica went on to make a full recovery, but the horror of that moment remained permanently etched in Penelope's memory. According to the star, she still experiences severe anxiety simply being inside a vehicle.

Understanding the Fear

An intense, persistent fear of traveling in or operating a vehicle has clear medical definitions:

• Amaxophobia: A panic-inducing fear of being inside a moving vehicle, whether as a driver or a passenger.

• Vehophobia: The specific fear of the act of driving itself. This phobia typically develops in individuals who have survived a car accident or witnessed a traumatic crash.

Now, thanks to a unique bit of shock therapy from Bono, it looks like Penelope Cruz has the perfect opportunity to leave her childhood fear in the rearview mirror and finally take to the open road on her own.

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