Cruz's sister to act as her body double

London: Pregnant actress Penelope Cruz's sister Monica is standing in as her body double for the new Pirates Of The Caribbean movie to hide the star's growing bump.

The Vicky Cristina Barcelona star confirmed earlier this year that she is expecting a baby with husband Javier Bardem.

Cruz is currently filming scenes for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and the shoot will be a family affair - her actress sister Monica has been drafted to appear in full-length shots to disguise the pregnancy, reports express.co.uk.

The baby is due early next year.