The Oscar winning actress appeared on the set for the much anticipated sequel "Sex and the City 2" on October 12th. While to regular cast were filming a scene in the lobby bar of The Empire Hotel in New York City, they got a shock when Penelope Cruz entered.

Penelope Cruz is engaged. The 35-year-old actress and her Spanish actor boyfriend Javier Bardem have told friends they are planning to tie the knot in the near future.

Penelope Cruz is a "worrier." Despite earning millions from her glittering movie career, being considered one of Hollywood's most beautiful women and dating handsome actor Javier Bardem, the Spanish actress has to be busy all the time or she panics about her life.

Penelope Cruz says shooting a movie is like going on a first date. The "Broken Embraces" actress gets very nervous before starting a new film and gets the same feelings she has when a man takes her out.

Penelope Cruz and director Pedro Almodovar are "like lovers." The actress and the gay movie maker have collaborated on several films - most recently "Broken Embraces" - and know each other so well they are practically in a relationship.

Penelope Cruz caused "sexual desire" in the gay director of "Broken Embraces." Pedro Almodovar admitted that despite his sexuality he was intensely attracted to his muse, Penelope, when making his latest film - a concept he included in the plot.

Penelope Cruz is reportedly pregnant. The Spanish actress is said to be expecting her first child with long-term boyfriend Javier Bardem.

Penelope Cruz lost her suitcase on her way to London. The actress had to wear a stunning red Bottega Veneta trouser suit to the U.K. premiere of her latest movie "Broken Embraces" after her baggage, which had been placed in the hold on the flight from Madrid, disappeared.

Penelope Cruz always expects to be "fired" when starring in a film. The 35-year-old actress - who won this year's Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as Maria Elena in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" - admits she lacks confidence in her abilities as an actress.

Penelope Cruz hosted a star-studded domino tournament in Cannes on Monday night.

Penelope Cruz has been struck down with food poisoning in Cannes. The Oscar-winning actress is in France for the prestigious Film Festival but had to pull out of a planned presentation of clips from new musical movie "Nine" after falling ill.

Penelope Cruz is sleeping with her Oscar award. The Spanish star picked up the Best Supporting Actress prize for her role in "Vicky Christina Barcelona" on Sunday and was so thrilled she took the famous golden statue to bed.

Penelope Cruz has never received a Valentine's Day card. The actress - who doesn't like talking about her private life - has always been left disappointed on the romantic day.

Penelope Cruz is immune to jetlag. The Spanish-born star spends so much of her life traveling across the world her body never knows what time of day it is.

Salma Hayek forced Penelope Cruz to watch the Oscar nominations. Penelope, who was staying at close friend Salma's Los Angeles home, had planned to sleep through the nominations, having only flown into the city a few hours before. Her hostess, however, had other plans.

Penelope Cruz didn't realize her new movie was a comedy until filming had finished. The 34-year-old actress - who has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of gun-wielding maniac Maria Elena in "Vicki Cristina Barcelona" - couldn't understand why people were laughing during screenings of Woody Allen's latest project.

Penelope Cruz was left blistered and bruised after performing a sexy dance. The actress was forced to push through the pain while doing a rope routine for new musical film "Nine" - because she was worried she would lose her grip and fall.

Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem's relationship is reportedly on the rocks. The "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" actress - who has been dating Oscar-winning star Javier since August - is said to be furious after Javier broke their agreement to take a year-long sabbatical to star in new movie "Biutiful."

Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem have enjoyed a romantic vacation.

Penelope Cruz doesn't think she is beautiful.

Penelope Cruz has confessed she doesn't understand how she passed her school exams because she never studied.

Penelope Cruz says Woody Allen "couldn't care less" about the lesbian kiss between her and Scarlett Johansson.

The Oscar-winning actor - who began dating Penelope when they worked together on Woody Allen movie "Vicky Christina Barcelona" - is planning to pop the question during the couple's holiday next month.

Penelope Cruz loves working with her boyfriend Javier Bardem. The 'Vanilla Sky' actress - who made her acting debut alongside Javier in 1992 movie 'Jamon, jamon' - says it was "great" to be reunited on screen for Woody Allen's new movie 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona.'

Penelope Cruz has revealed she finds it "tricky" to control her inner "monster."

Rumors are swirling that actress Penelope Cruz and her Oscar-winning boyfriend Javier Bardem are engaged. Bardem is said to have proposed during a recent romantic vacation in France and the two will marry later this year.

Penelope Cruz wants to adopt 20 children.

Penelope Cruz is "looking forward" to getting older.

Woody Harrelson has accidentally confirmed his 'No Country for Old Men' co-star Javier Bardem is dating Penelope Cruz. Harrelson was presenting Bardem with the Montecito Award, to recognize his contribution to the movie industry, at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival yesterday, when he let slip the Spanish actor is dating Cruz.

The actress was accompanied by her new boyfriend 'Goya's Ghosts' star Javier Bardem to the New York Film Festival