Penelope Cruz has raised suspicions she�s �grown close� to Bono by claiming the U2 singer is her �hero�.

The pair first raised suspicions after they were spotted leaving a St Tropez nightclub together hand in hand earlier this week, before heading off together in the same car.

Now the actress has spoken about the campaigning � and long-time married � Irishman live a love-sick teenager.

She gushes, �He is so powerful yet so human. Seeing him investing all his time and effort is something to admire. He's changing the world."