Penélope Cruz was almost unrecognizable on the set of her new movie in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday. The actress debuted a short wig for her role in Ma Ma. In an interview at the Cannes Film Festival [1] in May, Penélope spoke about the significance of the project, which she is producing. "It's the first time I portray a character who's not a woman and lover but a mother," she said. "Maternity is key in Ma Ma."

It's been a little over 11 months since Penélope gave birth to Luna [2], her first daughter and second child with Javier Bardem [3]. The mom turned 40 in late April, and in honor of her big milestone, we rounded up her hottest moments on the beach and beyond [4]. Keep scrolling to see Penélope's latest pictures.