Cruz said she never dismisses an opportunity to approach Streep, her hero.

“It was like she knows that I exist, you know?”

“You gotta live your life looking at yourself through someone else’s point of view!”

Penelope Cruz and Meryl Streep at the 2009 Academy Awards

the “Sophie’s Choice” actor said while impersonating Cruz (viaHola!

The inspiration to pursue acting didn’t magically materialize for Cruz.

It was Streep whom she credits for the idea.

Meryl Streep and Penelope Cruz at the 15th annual SAG Awards

The black and white cover photo depicts Cruz draped over Streep, who is wearing a jacket.

For more, check outthis list of things you likely never knew about Penelope Cruz.