Penelope Cruz: 'Harper's Bazaar' May 2012 Cover!

Penelope Cruz sparkles on the May 2012 cover of Harper’s Bazaar, on newsstands April 29.

The 37-year-old Spanish actress opened up about her family, fashion, and her idol. Check it:

On her idol, Meryl Streep: “When I first started watching movies and I saw Meryl’s work, that’s when I became obsessed with acting. Now I kiss her whenever I see her! She must think I’m crazy.”

On recalling a magazine shoot she had to do with Meryl a few years ago for the AIDS charity (RED): “As soon as she got to the set, I had to sit topless on top of her. It was the most interesting love scene I’ve ever done.”

On how she characterizes herself: “[I'm a] worrier. I am living for every day and trying to have less fear, less worry. But I have always worried about everything; it’s in my nature. It’s the thing that makes me suffer the most.”

On her red-carpet fashion choices: “All I look for is to be able to breathe!”

For more Penelope pics and quotes, visit HarpersBazaar.com!

FYI: On the cover, Penelope is wearing Armani Privé – a Swarvoski crystal jacket and diamond-and-sapphire necklace. Below, she’s in gold Versace.