Penelope Cruz, 40, wows in red leather jumpsuit as she joins Ben Stiller on the set of new Zoolander film in Rome

She is known as one of Hollywood's most beautiful women.

But actress Penelope Cruz certainly upped her game while filming new scenes for the forthcoming Zoolander sequel on Sunday.

The brunette beauty was spotted wearing a red, leather jumpsuit while on-set with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson in Rome at the weekend.

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Looking good! Penelope Cruz certainly upped her game while filming new scenes for the forthcoming Zoolander sequel on Sunday - by wearing a red leather jumpsuit

Looking good! Penelope Cruz certainly upped her game while filming new scenes for the forthcoming Zoolander sequel on Sunday - by wearing a red leather jumpsuit

The stunning screen star looked sensational in her character's choice of attire, which saw her replicate Britney Spears' famous look from her track Oops, I Did It Again!

Except, while Britney sported a long blonde pontytail, Penelope opted for a shoulder-length brown cut with a heavy fringe.

She matched the look with heavily-defined eye make-up and lip-gloss.

Lady in red: Penelope looked fantastic in her skin-tight jumpsuit, which she paired with studded boots

Lady in red: Penelope looked fantastic in her skin-tight jumpsuit, which she paired with studded boots

Toned to perfection: The 40-year-old star showed off her pert derriere in her leather outfit 

Toned to perfection: The 40-year-old star showed off her pert derriere in her leather outfit 

 Helping hand: Penelope was joined by Zoolander himself, Ben Stiller on set in Rome

 Helping hand: Penelope was joined by Zoolander himself, Ben Stiller on set in Rome

The stunning screen star looked sensational in her character's choice of attire, which saw her replicate Britney Spears' famous look from her track Oops, I Did It Again!
The stunning screen star looked sensational in her character's choice of attire, which saw her replicate Britney Spears' famous look from her track Oops, I Did It Again!

Familiar? The stunning screen star looked sensational in her character's choice of attire, which saw her replicate Britney Spears' famous look from her track Oops, I Did It Again!

Oops! Britney rocked a similar look back in the day for her smash-hit pop track 

Oops! Britney rocked a similar look back in the day for her smash-hit pop track 

Also pictured with her was Ben Stiller, who wore a black, sequinned suit for his role as Derek Zoolander, and Owen Wilson, who opted for a pair of leather trousers and a blue silk shirt to portray Hansel. 

The sequel takes Derek and Hansel back to the modelling beat where an opposing company tries to force them out of the business. 

In the scene, Penelope could be seen mounting a motorbike before arguing with Stiller's character.

In good company! Also pictured with her was Ben Stiller, who wore a black, sequinned suit for his role as Derek Zoolander, and Owen Wilson, who opted for a pair of leather trousers and a blue silk shirt to portray Hansel

In good company! Also pictured with her was Ben Stiller, who wore a black, sequinned suit for his role as Derek Zoolander, and Owen Wilson, who opted for a pair of leather trousers and a blue silk shirt to portray Hansel

So far Penelope Cruz isn't the only star to have a cameo in the project - Kim Kardashian, Olivia Munn, Lewis Hamilton and Kanye West are believed to have cameo roles too, with Billy Zane also getting a role which may not be as himself.

His casting was announced on Ben Stiller's social media channels, but the bald actor was wearing a Hansel style wig, so maybe taking on a different role, after playing himself in the first film. 

Kristen Wiig is also to star in the comedy sequel, as well as young actor Cyrus Arnold as Derek Jnr. 

Ready for action: The star prepared to shoot an action scene for the upcoming comedy sequel

Ready for action: The star prepared to shoot an action scene for the upcoming comedy sequel

Fun-filled film: The comedy will feature a long list of celebrity cameos from the likes of Kim Kardashian, Olivia Munn, Lewis Hamilton and Kanye West
Killer role: Penelope's star turn will no doubt be one of the highlights of the film

Fun-filled film: The comedy will feature a long list of celebrity cameos from the likes of Kim Kardashian, Olivia Munn, Lewis Hamilton and Kanye West

And action! The sequel takes Derek and Hansel back to the modelling beat where an opposing company tries to force them out of the business

And action! The sequel takes Derek and Hansel back to the modelling beat where an opposing company tries to force them out of the business

Celebrity-filled: So far Penelope Cruz isn't the only star to have a cameo in the project - Kim Kardashian, Olivia Munn, Lewis Hamilton and Kanye West are believed to have cameo roles too

Celebrity-filled: So far Penelope Cruz isn't the only star to have a cameo in the project - Kim Kardashian, Olivia Munn, Lewis Hamilton and Kanye West are believed to have cameo roles too

Ben's real life wife Christine Taylor reprises her role as journalist Matilda Jeffries, now Zoolander's wife too and the mother of their only child. 

The first film was released on September 29, 2001 just days after the 9/11 tragedies, which didn't help box office, but became wildly successful upon DVD release. 

Taking notes: Penelope was spotted chatting away to the crew on set 

Taking notes: Penelope was spotted chatting away to the crew on set 

Gearing up for action: The star prepared to film a scene on a motorbike 

Gearing up for action: The star prepared to film a scene on a motorbike 

Drama: In the scene, Penelope could be seen mounting a motorbike before arguing with Stiller's character

Drama: In the scene, Penelope could be seen mounting a motorbike before arguing with Stiller's character

Sexy and she knows it! Penelope mounts her motorbike with ease as she films a scene

Sexy and she knows it! Penelope mounts her motorbike with ease as she films a scene

Main man: Ben has been on set every day since filming began earlier this month 

Main man: Ben has been on set every day since filming began earlier this month 

'For me and the people who are big fans of the movie, I want to make sure that we’re doing it in a way that we felt good about it,' Stiller told ComingSoon.net last year.

'It takes a lot of elements to come together for that to happen.'

Now, after more than a decade, the success of that other silly comedy Dumb And Dumber To appears to have paved the way for Zoolander 2. 

Zoolander 2 will hit UK and US cinemas on February 12, 2016 

Last minute adjustments: The star's costume was given some last minute tweaks 

Last minute adjustments: The star's costume was given some last minute tweaks 

Sparkly: Ben was rocking a spangled jacket and matching trainers 

Sparkly: Ben was rocking a spangled jacket and matching trainers 

That'll help attract audiences! The film actress doesn't seem to have aged since her film debut   

That'll help attract audiences! The film actress doesn't seem to have aged since her film debut   

Taking a break: Despite being in a warm Rome, the star wore a padded jacket between filming 

Taking a break: Despite being in a warm Rome, the star wore a padded jacket between filming 

 


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