Those behind-the-scenes paparazzi photos didn’t do Penelope Cruz justice. The Oscar-winning actress looks incredible as Donatella Versace in the first official image from American Crime Story‘s newest season.
The picture, released by Entertainment Weekly, features Cruz as the famed fashion designer seated between two swimsuit-clad muscular men by the pool at Gianni Versace’s Miami mansion. (Their speedos appear to be emblazoned with the iconic Versace Medusa logo.) Her look is the peak Donatella—sexy bold gown, smokey eye, thick gold chains and platinum blonde wig included.
Backstage shots have shown Cruz dressed in a Donatella-esque black leather ensemble and bodycon red dress, but this pink gown appears to be her hottest one yet. (Just imagine what the rest of her wardrobe will look like this season.)
Gianni and Donatella Versace circa 1996. Image by Getty
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story follows the murder of the titular fashion designer and brother to Donatella (played by Edgar Ramirez) in 1997 by Andrew Cunanan (played by Darren Criss). In addition to Cruz, the cast also includes Ricky Martin as Gianni’s partner Antonio D’Amico.
The miniseries premieres in 2018.
This article originally appeared on Harper’s BAZAAR US.
