Catherine Zeta-Jones is definitely she shoots seductive new shampoo ad

Catherine Zeta-Jones appears to have kicked up a storm in the Czech Republic.

The actress pulled out the stops for a Lux shampoo commercial, filmed in Prague yesterday.

Mobbed by a swarm of paparazzi, the Welsh-born star, married to veteran actor Michael Douglas, showed off her her raven locks in a Hollywood red-carpet themed shoot.

Model behaviour: Catherine tosses her glossy locks as she shoots her new hair ad for Lux in Prague yesterday

Head and shoulders above the rest: Miss Zeta-Jones flaunts her fabulous figure in a sequinned gown

Catherine, 39, looked stunning in floor-length black gown, revealing her svelte physique, as she posed for cameras on the steps of Rudolfinum music hall.

The mother-of-two sported a new fringe and opted for unusually poker-straight hair, perhaps in preparation of her new role as Cleopatra, co-starring Hugh Jackman.

The pair are also set to star in the upcoming musical Cleo, a 1920s version of the life of Cleopatra, Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.

Hats off: A doorman salutes Welsh-raised Catherine in the new advert

Model behaviour: Catherine causes a paparazzi frenzy as she shoots her new hair ad for Lux in Prague

Zeta-Jones is no stranger to musicals, having starred in the West End production of 42nd Street in the late Eighties and securing an Oscar for her portrayal of murderess Velma Kelly in the 2002 big screen adaptation of Chicago.

She has also played a famous female leader before, Catherine The Great, in a 1995 TV movie.

The new movie, entitled Cleo, will feature a soundtrack by punk band Guided By Voices.

Cleopatra's life was famously brought to cinemas in 1963 with Dame Elizabeth Taylor playing the tragic queen opposite Richard Burton as Marc Antony.

Catherine Zeta-Jones turns into Posh in radical transformation

Just days ago, she appeared to have lost her youthful glow.

An unflattering photograph of Catherine Zeta-Jones, taken at a gala event in New York, showed her face to be marred by red blotches and enlarged pores, while spots were visible on her chin.

The picture prompted speculation that the sun in Bermuda, where she has lived with her husband Michael Douglas and their two children since 2002, has had an unwelcome effect on her face.

Radical revamp: A photograph of Catherine Zeta-Jones for an Elizabeth Arden campaign shows her with flawless skin

Just days earlier: Her skin looked blotchy, her pores were enlarged and spots were visible on her chin

But a new photograph, taken for an advertising campaign for Elizabeth Arden, tells an entirely different story.

Gone are the 39-year-old's blemishes, in place of smooth, flawless skin.

Not only is her complexion suddenly perfect, but with her heavy make-up and her hair turned partly blonde and flattened, she bears an uncanny resemblance to a long-haired Posh Spice.

Even her pout seems to be inspired by the singer.

The only part of her face still recognisable in the picture is her slightly bulbous nose.

It seems the radical revamp was the 39-year-old screen star's idea, prompted by a desire for change after being with the beauty house since 2002.

'I should be in a more modern version of Valley of the Dolls,' she said.

'But after doing this for six years I think that it is good. It's different, it not like, "Oh, there's Catherine Zeta-Jones again".'

Catherine Zeta-Jones lost her youthful glow?

It seems like just yesterday that she burst on to the celebrity scene in the Darling Buds Of May.

But Catherine Zeta-Jones's complexion is telling a different story.

The usually ravishing Welsh actress, 39, could not hide the ravages of time and sun exposure as she attended a UN Gala event in New York.

Where is the Mask of Zorro when you need it? Catherine Zeta-Jones at a gala event in New York last night

Bad day: The actress has come a long way since she came to fame in 1991s Darling Buds of May, left, but her complexion has suffered

The red blotches, enlarged pores and spots on her chin could be clearly seen, even with a heavy application of make-up.

Harley Street cosmetic surgeon Apostolis Gaitanis said Miss Zeta-Jones appeared to have taken a little too much sun. She spends most of her time at home in Bermuda with husband Michael Douglas.

'Her skin is in serious need of hydration after so much damage,' he said.

What a star: Catherine Zeta Jones, seen in The Darling Buds of May, is a natural beauty

To regain her previous complexion she will need to have a chemical peel to bring out the undamaged skin underneath.'

The mother of two did not impress with her choice of outfit or hairstyle either - she covered her enviable curves with an unflattering shapeless dress and bundled her locks into a chignon.

Miss Zeta-Jones's appearance was in marked contrast with last month when she upstaged France's first lady Carla Bruni at a New York fundraiser wearing a plunging purple gown.

Not ready for her close up: Even husband Michael Douglas looked perplexed by Catherine's appearance

Fashion misstep: Catherine kept her curves hidden under a shapeless frock

Catherine Zeta-Jones wears a plunging neckline for style showdown with classy Carla Bruni-Sarkozy

Catherine Zeta-Jones was clearly not planning to be left in the shade at a dinner in New York last night where she was set to meet Europe's anointed style queen, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.

The 38-year-old Hollywood star stepped out in a plunging purple gown which left little to the imagination for the style showdown with the wife of the President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy.

Style showdown: Catherine Zeta-Jones and first lady of France Carla Bruni-Sarkozy at the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity in New York last night

And the gaping cut of the gown revealed a distinct lack of the famous Zeta-Jones undulating curves.

However, Mrs Sarkozy's elegant electric blue gown, with its high neckline, and bejewelled waistband won by a nose, adhering as it did to the old maxim, less is more.

Eyeful: Catherine showed off her voluptuous figure at the soiree

Paired with her trademark flats ballet pumps, it was yet another style triumph for Carla.

Catherine and husband Michael Douglas arrived at the Elie Wiesel Foundation For Humanity awards dinner in New York together at which President Sarkozy received the Humanitarian Award.

President Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla chat to Michael Douglas and Catherine

Hollywood's first couple: The pair arrive at the dinner to honour President Sarkozy

The star from the Welsh Valleys attended the event with husband Michael Douglas, 63.

Her most recent body blitz has seen her lose inches from her once substantial bust.

But Catherine has said she is 'not fanatical' about her fitness regime, and has hit out at Hollywood's obsession with 'super skinny women'.

The former West End dancer has said: 'My muscles have memory from the time I danced, and it's quick for me to get back in shape, but I'm not fanatical.'

Going bust: Catherine's once impressive bustline has all but disappeared compared to how she looked, right, in 2006

Grieving Catherine Zeta-Jones bids farewell to her beloved grandmother

A heartbroken Catherine Zeta-Jones bid farewell to her beloved grandmother at her funeral service near Swansea today.

Dressed all in black, the actress paid her respects to her 91-year-old namesake at the service at St Peter's Church in Cockett.

Catherine was left devastated last week by news that Zeta had passed away.

Sombre: Catherine arrives at her grandmother's Swansea home ahead of the funeral

Catherine and her relatives leave her grandmother's house for the funeral

The 38-year-old was particularly fond of the 91-year-old and made several trips from her home in Bermuda each year to visit her modest £100,000 home in Ravenhill, Swansea.

She flew back in February this year to personally deliver a bouquet of flowers on her birthday.

She also flew Mrs Jones out to join her at the luxurious hideout she shares with her 62-year-old husband Michael Douglas.

The American did not attend today's service, and was left looking after their two children, Dylan, eight, and five-year-old Carys.

Mrs Jones had been ill for several days and was staying at daughter Valerie's house near to her home when she passed away in her sleep.

Neighbours said it was old age that caused her death and that she was 'a lovely woman' who was popular with many people in the area.

Mrs Jones - who is the mother of Catherine's businessman father - is said to be originally named after a famous merchant ship, The Zeta, which carried copper from South America to Swansea docks.

Final journey: The 91-year-old's coffin is placed in the hearse

Funeral: Catherine arrives at the church in Cockett

Resting place: St Peter's Church in Cockett, near Swansea

A floral tribute to Zeta Jones

Michael Douglas enjoys a long, long lunch with Catherine Zeta-Jones... then flakes out

An afternoon of good food, good wine, blazing sunshine and a stunning wife on his arm proved too much for Michael Douglas yesterday.

After a long, wine-filled lunch with wife Catherine Zeta-Jones and a few close friends, the Wall Street actor appeared to struggle to keep upright at the table.

Dressed down in a T-shirt and shorts, it appeared the combination of alcohol and humidity had left the Oscar-winning actor a tad weary.

Something funny Catherine? The actress laughs as husband Michael buries his head on her shoulder after a long lunch yesterday in Portofino, Italy

As his glamorous wife Catherine, 38, laughed and talked with their male companions, Michael looked increasingly worse for wear as the meal wore on.

By the time everyone had finished eating, the 63-year-old had fallen asleep on the Chicago actress' shoulder.

The millionaire pair have been cruising the Mediterranean this week on a yacht and after starting their trip off in St Tropez, the pair moved on to Portofino, Italy.

After their lengthy lunch, the couple retreated to their luxury yacht where Michael soon crashed out on one of the comfy sofas.

A kiss before snoozing: Michael snuggles up to Catherine

Rather sensibly given his slightly sunburnt face, Michael threw a towel over his face to protect his sun from the 82 degree heat.

The Mediterranean cruise is proving the perfect chance for the couple to enjoy some alone time, after they presumably have left their two children Dylan, seven; and Carys, five, at home with relatives.

Michael and Catherine, who have been married for over seven years, are enjoying a well-earned break after both filmed a string of movies over the past year.

The actor has a completed a succession of films due out for next year, including The Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past and Beyond A Reasonable Doubt.

Meanwhile, Catherine recently wrapped romantic comedy The Rebound and has another three projects lined up, including a biopic of late Hollywood bombshell Lana Turner.

Drink up: Dutiful Michael Douglas tops up his friends' wine glasses earlier in the afternoon

Catherine Zeta-Jones holds onto her hat - but loses her darling curves

She was once famed throughout the valleys for her darling curves.

But now it seems that actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is firmly part of the Hollywood set, as signalled by her ever-decreasing figure.

The Welsh born beauty stepped out in a kaftan cover-up, with a revealing split, as she and actor husband Michael Douglas, 63, arrived in St. Tropez for a summer break .

Hats away: Michael Douglas helps wife Catherine Zeta-Jones stay upright on the gang plank - as she gamely tries to hold onto her hat in St Tropez

And it seemed that the huge black sun hat she wore wasn't the only thing she was struggling to hold on to.

Once famed in television show The Darling Buds of May for her natural, healthy look, now Catherine looks a shadow of her former curvaceous self.

The black mini gold sequinned kaftan exposed her thin legs, and the disappearance of her once volutuptuous shape.

Slim pins: Catherine Zeta-Jones reveals her very thin legs as she holidayed with husband Michael Douglas in St Tropez

The actress' weight is known to have has fluctuated over the years.

Catherine, who is married to Michael Douglas, has told how she 'ate for Wales' when pregnant with her first child, Dylan, now seven.

At her heaviest she weighed 13 stone.

After the birth of her daughter Carys five years ago, she used a tough dance-based routine from her movie Chicago to whittle herself into shape.

Husband Michael looked somewhat more rounded as they arrived at swanky Club 55 in the millionaire's playground.

Hollywood wife: Catherine's weight seems to have gone the way of most Hollywood actresses - all the way down

But Catherine's weight loss is all the more surprisingly as the 38-year-old has often hit out at Hollywood's obsession with "super skinny women".

Talking about the Hollywood obsession with weight, the former West End dancer has said: 'My muscles have memory from the time I danced, and it's quick for me to get back in shape, but I'm not fanatical.'

Following The Rebound, Catherine has three more new roles lined up, starring in Law Abiding Citizen, Racing the Monsoon and Stompanato.

Catherine Zeta-Jones makes a return to classic glamour

She may think she's too old to play nude scenes, but actress Catherine Zeta-Jones can clearly show the young starlets a thing or too about style.

The glamorous Welsh-born star, 38, showed off her classic Park Avenue princess style at the opening of Elizabeth Arden's new flagship store on ritzy Fifth Avenue, New York.

Dressed tight-fitting halternecked cocktail dress and diamante embellished stilettos, the actress had clearly taken pointers from Fifth Avenue's high maintenance ladies who love to shop.

Catherine was at a soiree to celebrate the opening of the company's stunning new store.

Classic glamour: Catherine Zeta-Jones is the epitome of classic Park Avenue glamour as she arrives at the opening the new flagship Elizabeth Arden store in New York last night

As well as cutting a dash with her stylish look, Catherine, 38, who is the face of the famous cosmetics company, also cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony.

It's well-known that the actress has an advertising contract with Elizabeth Arden.

But she also revealed a lesser known fact. The Oscar-winning actress revealed in addition to promotional duties she has a vested interest in the company that pays her to be the global spokeswoman for its products.

"I'm a stockholder, not just the face," said the Academy Award-winning actress.

No more nudes: The 38-year-old actress said she is no longer up to playing nude ingenue roles and is happy to move into more mature territory

The 38-year-old actress and mother of two, recently admitted that she is no longer up to playing roles that require her to disrobe.

She recently finished her first role as an onscreen mother, in film Death Defying Acts.

Zeta-Jones told Australian newspaper, The Daily Telegraph: "That's a gradual thing for me because I'm too old to play the ingenue.

"I think it's just a natural progression," she says.

"I'm 38 years old and I'm going to play more mums than sex symbols.'"

Earlier the same day the actress cut the ribbon at the ceremony alongside Elizabeth Arden executive Scott Beattie

In Death Defying Acts, Zeta-Jones's plays deceptive psychic, Mary McGarvie in the period biopic of the life of escapologist Harry Houdini, who is played by Australian actor Guy Pearce.

Other than being mother to her two children, seven-year-old Dylan and four year-old Carys, and wife to Michael Douglas, 53, Catherine revealed her other passion in life is golf.

"I learnt to play my golf, in Australia,'" she says. "That's where the passion took me over".

And in typically ribald style, she admitted: "When Michael has a celebrity golf tournament, it's always guaranteed my game goes to s***.