Date of Birth: September 2, 1966
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Salma Hayek Pinault is a renowned Mexican-American actress, producer, and director. She was born on September 2, 1966, in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. Salma’s career began in Mexico with the telenovela “Teresa” (1989-1991), which made her a household name in her home country. She then moved to Hollywood in the early 1990s, where she struggled initially but eventually gained recognition. Her breakthrough role came in 1995 when she starred opposite Antonio Banderas in “Desperado,” directed by Robert Rodriguez. Salma’s performance opened doors for her in Hollywood, leading to roles in films such as “From Dusk Till Dawn” (1996), “Wild Wild West” (1999), and “Dogma” (1999). In 2002, Salma produced and starred in the biographical film “Frida,” portraying the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Throughout her career, she has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, particularly advocating for women’s rights and combating domestic violence. Salma has also ventured into television, starring in and producing the hit show “Ugly Betty” (2006-2010), for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. In addition to her acting and producing career, Salma is married to French billionaire François-Henri Pinault, with whom she has one daughter.
5 Interesting Facts about Salma Hayek
1. Salma Hayek is one of the few Mexican actresses to achieve significant success in Hollywood.
2. She was the first Latin actress to be nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award since 1954.
3. Salma has been a vocal advocate for better representation of Latinos in Hollywood.
4. She founded her own production company, Ventanarosa, in 1999.
5. Salma is fluent in Spanish, English, Arabic, and Portuguese.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Salma Hayek
1. “I keep waiting to meet a man who has more balls than I do.”
2. “Life is tough; and if you have the ability to laugh at it, you have the ability to enjoy it.”
3. “I work hard, I make my own living and I love it. I like having financial independence.”
4. “I don’t believe in the so-called Latino explosion when it comes to movies. But I think there is a great future for the movies that we make.”
5. “What’s important in life is to love, to be loved, and to be at peace with yourself.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Salma Hayek’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $200 million.
Children
Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault have one daughter named Valentina Paloma Pinault, who was born on September 21, 2007.
Relevant Links
1. [Salma Hayek – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000161/
2. [Salma Hayek – Biography](https://www.biography.com/actor/salma-hayek
3. [Salma Hayek – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salma_Hayek
4. [Salma Hayek – Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/salmahayek/
5. [Salma Hayek – Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/salma_hayek
