In pics: Carla Bruni turns movie star

Midnight In Paris in Paris. Carla had a small role in the 1994 Robert Altman film Pret-a-Porter (Ready to Wear) and the 1998 movie Paparazzi by Alain Berberian, each time playing herself. Carla Bruni Sarkozy is pictured with US actor Owen Wilson as they arrive at the filming of Midnight In Paris in Paris. Carla had a small role in the 1994 Robert Altman film Pret-a-Porter (Ready to Wear) and the 1998 movie Paparazzi by Alain Berberian, each time playing herself.

The film also features Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard. Other stars are Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates. in this picture: French President Nicolas Sarkozy's wife Carla Bruni Sarkozy(center left), talks with her husband, center right, during a break of filming of the movie. The film also features Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard. Other stars are Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates.

In November, when she announced her plans to accept Allen's offer of a role, Carla had said she was unsure of her acting skills. It was not clear whether Carla was being paid for her role in the film. In November, when she announced her plans to accept Allen's offer of a role, Carla had said she was unsure of her acting skills.

Midnight In Paris, directed by Woody Allen, in Paris. French President Nicolas Sarkozy's wife Carla Bruni Sarkozy,(R), is pictured with US director Woody Allen, (L), and US actor Owen Wilson,(C), during the filming of Midnight In Paris, directed by Woody Allen, in Paris.

France's first lady Carla Bruni is said to have given almost 32 retakes in five hours for a scene in Woody Allen's next project Midnight In Paris.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy, (center right), is seen surrounded by bodyguards on the set of Midnight in Paris, directed by Woody Allen, in Paris.