Javier Bardem Closes Madrid Family Restaurant

He may be a Hollywood mega star, but even Javier Bardem was hit by Spain's crushing economic crisis, forcing his family to close down one of their restaurants.

In a statement, the Bardems shared, "Like many small businesses, including many small firms in this country that no-one rescues, La Bardemcilla is closing its doors."

The "No Country of Old Men" star shut down The "No Country of Old Men" star shut down La Bardemcilla in Madrid after "two years of prolonged losses", according to the family.

Owned by the 44-year-ol d actor, mother Pilar, and siblings Monica and Carlos, the family's other restaurant in Santa Ana will stay open.

Eleven workers will be cut loose, adding to the already 1 in 4 adult unemployment rate in the country in its fifth year of recession. in Madrid after "two years of prolonged losses", according to the family.