New Delhi, Aug 24 : Penelope Cruz has said that she does not really care if she is looking bad in a film, as long as it fits the character she is playing.

She told Britain''s The Times newspaper: "I am never concerned if I have to look bad. I don''t care if I look good. You do whatever is necessary to give the character what it needs. It''s important not to be selfish.

"You get used to looking at yourself. I make sure I am a piece of clay and give whatever that character needs inside and outside. I have a physique that can change and transform."

The ''Vicky Cristina Barcelona'' star dislikes actresses complaining about how they looked when they were young, reports the China Daily.

She added: "You always end up reading stories about actresses who say they were the ugly duckling in school. I think we have had enough of these stories.

"I would probably say the same. We all feel that about ourselves, developing, becoming a woman. But if I read another story about another actress complaining abut the way she looked at school... please not one again!" (ANI)