Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek are reportedly more than happy to allow rumors that the sexy pair are involved romantically to keep fans guessing. The two stars have been rumored as lesbian partners in Mexico, a published report claims.

It all began when the two were promoting there upcoming film Bandidas.

During a press conference to promote the film, Penelope reached over and grabbed Salma's butt in front of reporters. Lesbian rumors quickly hit Mexico.

Lesbian Rumors for Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz Heat Up Mexico

"I grabbed Slama's ass just to keep things moving," Cruz told the National Enquirer. "And the energy changed when I did that."

I can imagine lots of things changed.

"Magazines in Mexico are describing us as lesbians," Cruz said. "people are saying we are lovers."

Sort of like a gay cowboy movie, but with lesbians?

IMDb gives this brief description: In turn-of-the-century Mexico, two very different women become a bank-robbing duo in an effort to combat a ruthless enforcer terrorizing their town.

--Jim Roberts