Penelope Cruz's hottest film moments from steamy bush romp to racy striptease

Hollywood star Penelope Cruz is turning another year older today as she marks her 47th birthday.

The Spanish bombshell was a rising star at just the age of 15 when she was first discovered by a modelling agent.

By age 16, she was already pipped for stardom and made her first acting debut which was swiftly followed by her first film Jamón Jamón the year later in 1992.

Since then she has became quite the sex symbol following some very racy on-screen antics.

The Daily Star couldn’t allow her special day to float by without honouring some her steamiest movie moments ever.

Here, we uncover some of Penelope’s sexiest on-screen displays of all time, from striping, a racy bush romp and even a real life co-star fling, we’ve certainly got it all.

Nine / Sexy Striptease

In 2009, Penelope oozed appeal in the star studded film including Nicole Kidman, Marion Cotillard, and Daniel Day-Lewis.

The Spanish actress certainly stole the show, playing the main character’s mistress Carla with the musical adaption.

Penelope’s character Carla strips to stockings and a sexy laced corset to perform a racy striptease which will have caused heart rates to soar.

Although, the actress worked incredibly hard to sing her own parts in the film, it was now well-received by critics.

Broken Embraces / Passionate affair

Magdalena “Lena” Rivas plays a mistress torn between two lovers

Another 2009 film that saw a sizzling performance from the model turned Hollywood star was Broken Embraces.

In the movie she plays Magdalena “Lena” Rivas, a failed actress who will stop at nothing to see her career succeed.

While attempting to get ahead in the spotlight, she manages to capture the attention of director and the pair begin a passionate affair while lapping up the main part in the movie he is making.

To Rome with Love / Bush romps

Penelope played the role of prostitute Anna, who happens to come between two sexually inexperienced newly weds.

The unlikely encounter in the Wood Allen film Rome with Love, leads to Anna and just married Antonio getting up close and personal in a hotel before taking off to the bushes together for a steamy romp in a later scene.

In the movie, Penelope doesn’t just get to show off her curves in a stunning and slinky red dress but also her Italian speaking skills too, winning herself legions of fans.

Volver / Oscar nomination

Penelope earned her first ever Oscar nomination for her starring role in Pedro Almodóvar’s Volver.

She plays the role of a protective mum who is trying to save her daughter from her husband as she comes to terms with seeing the ghost of her dead mother.

Although the film is very much serious at times and there is certainly drama, there is an element of humour and fun which comes across very well by the beautiful Spanish star.

In true Penelope fashion, it wouldn’t be one of her sexiest films without a flash of cleavage and a skintight ensemble to send her legion of admirers into a frenzy.

Vanilla Sky / Off-screen romance

While Vanilla Sky saw Penelope and A-list star Tom Cruz get steamy, the remake of the Spanish science fiction film Open Your Eyes didn’t exactly receive glowing feedback.

In fact the stunning film star actually earned herself the Razzie nomination for the worst actress.

This didn’t prevent this movie from being a significant step in her career as she entered into a brief romantic relationship with her on-screen beau which attracted much attention at the time.

The film along with dating Tom, caused quite a whirlwind in Hollywood, opening up further avenues across the pond.

Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk