They wanted to add something to [my contract].
The actress, who was just 21 at the time, was furious.
I said, Why didnt you tell me 24 hours ago, before I got on the plane?
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Cruz refused to sign the new contract, but insisted on going through with the screen test as planned.
The director stopped talking to me, he left the room, he was furious.
I called the heads of the studio.
I didnt speak English, but inthatmeeting, I spoke English.
But you know what?
Im gonna do your screen test.
They looked at me like something was wrong with me.
I knew that I didnt get the movie, she said.
In that moment I felt, The day that I die, I will remember this moment.
I said, Okay, I dont care.
Im going back to my family, and to my Spanish movie that I continue to shoot on Monday.
I remember the feeling was so special to me, it made me stronger.
And I think from that no, many other yes have arrived in my life.
Thats what I always think when I get asked that kind of thing.
Do what your heart feels and dont be afraid, because that will pay off.
Hear more from Cruz including the one wardrobe piece she took home from theVersaceset in the video above.
