It was a nostalgic moment on the 2025 Oscars red carpet as Penélope Cruz and Scarlett Johansson shared a sweet reunion, nearly two decades after starring together in the acclaimed film Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Cruz, 50, spotted Johansson, 40, during arrivals and warmly approached her former co-star, gently tapping her shoulder. Johansson turned, instantly beaming at the sight of Cruz. The two actresses embraced and held hands as they caught up, laughing and chatting amid the star-studded chaos.

Cruz famously won an Oscar for her fiery performance as Maria Elena in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, and she has continued to rack up accolades, including nominations for Parallel Mothers (2021), Nine (2009), and Volver (2006).

Johansson, meanwhile, earned double Academy Award nominations in 2020 for her roles in Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit, and remains one of Hollywood’s most in-demand stars.

For the night, Cruz looked radiant in a sweeping white gown with a ruched bodice, accented by a line of diamond brooches running down the front. Johansson stunned in a draped blue velvet Mugler gown, complete with matching gloves and Santoni heels, giving off timeless elegance with a modern twist.

Their Oscars reunion comes on the heels of reports that the duo may reunite onscreen for director Nancy Meyers’ next film, currently titled Paris Paramount. Though details remain under wraps, the romantic comedy is said to follow a talented filmmaker and a producer—ex-lovers who are forced to work together again on a high-stakes movie project, despite their complicated past.

Of course, fans will always remember the undeniable chemistry Cruz and Johansson shared in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, including their unforgettable onscreen kiss, alongside Cruz’s real-life husband, Javier Bardem.

Seventeen years later, it’s clear the bond between these two stars is still going strong—both on and off the screen.