Penélope Cruz loved the fake bottom she had to wear in new film Volver so much that she kept it after she finished filming.

Slim Penélope was given the fake bum to make her more curvy but it didn’t just help her achieved the desired visual appearance - it helped her prepare mentally too.

She told OK magazine: “It really helped me get into my character, especially when walking or sitting down.

“The arse was definitely the key for me. I was very fond of it believe me - I just took it with me everywhere I went.”