Salma Hayek Pinault is a well-known Mexican and American actress and film producer. She has appeared in numerous hit movies in lead roles, such as the Mexican telenovela Teresa, and Midaq Alley, Hollywood famous movies including Desperado, Dogma, Wild Wild West, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, and From Dusk Till Dawn, and her career’s best biopic Frida. She is also an Influential public figure. Numerous media publications have acknowledged Hayek as one of the world’s most beautiful women and one of Hollywood’s most renowned and noteworthy Latina actresses. Time magazine listed Hayek as one of the 2023’s top 100 influential persons globally.
Biography
Salma Hayek was born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, on September 2, 1966. Her full name is Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez. She is 57 years old and currently living in London, UK. Hayek debuted her acting career in Mexico and later shifted to Hollywood due to her magnetic personality and astonishing acting skills. She became famous for her movie “Frida.” Hayek portrayed the character of painter Frida Kahlo in the biopic Frida. She also produced that movie. Due to her brilliant acting, she received nominations for an Academy Award in the Best Actress category as the first Mexican actress. Some other famous Hollywood celebrities, such as Will Smith, Sandra Bullock, and Brad Pitt, have also received nominations for Academy Awards.
Social Media Accounts
Hayek has received fame and recognition across the borders as a global celebrity. She has a large fan base with whom she interacts through her social media accounts.
Zodiac Sign
Her zodiac sign is Virgo, like Jannat Mirza. Salma is often social, curious, and spontaneous. She likes to debate and consider problems from multiple perspectives. Hayek is a fearless, independent, practical, and confident woman and is proud of her skills.
Wiki Facts
Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez got worldwide fame from the movie Frida. Being a Mexican-American, she is equally famous in the United States and in her hometown Mexico. She follows the Catholic religion.
| Full Name | Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez |
| Nickname | Hayek |
| Screen Name | Salma Hayek Salma Hayek Pinault |
| Date of Birth | September 2, 1966 |
| Age | 58 years as of 2024 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Gender | Female |
| Birthplace | Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico |
| Current Residence | London, UK |
| Education | Universidad Iberoamericana |
| Profession | Actress Film Producer |
| Years Active | 1988-Present |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | 1 |
| Net Worth | US$ 7 million as of 2023 |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Nationality | Mexico United States |
| Ethnicity | Mexican-American |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lbs) |
| Height | 5 feet 1 inches (1.57 m) |
| Body Measurement | 39-24-36 inches |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Hobbies | Dancing Swimming Traveling |
| Controversies | None |
Education
Raised in a rich and religious Catholic home, Hayek opted to attend the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, for his studies at the age of twelve. She was diagnosed with dyslexia at school. She studied international relations at Universidad Iberoamericana.
Parents and Siblings
Salma’s father is Sami Hayek Dominguez, an oil company executive in Mexico, and her mother, Diana Jimenez Medina, is an opera singer and talent scout. She has a younger brother, Sami Hayek Jr, who is a furniture designer.
| Father | Sami Hayek Dominguez |
| Mother | Diana Jimenez Medina |
| Brother | Sami Hayek Jr. |
Net Worth
Hayek has an estimated net worth of about US$ 7 million as of 2023. Her primary source of income is her acting career. However, she also made money as a film producer.
Husband and Children
Salma Hayek married Francois Henri Pinault in the year 2009. Her husband is the CEO of Kering and a French millionaire. Her daughter’s name is Valentina Paloma Pinault.
| Husband | Francois Henri Pinault |
| Daughter | Valentina Paloma Pinault |
Professional Career
Hayek has been in the entertainment industry since 1988. She has performed in several movies as a successful actress. Collectively, she has worked in the film and drama industry as well as for a few documentaries. Furthermore, she also gave her voice for some animated movies like Sausage Party and Puss in the Boots.
TV Appearance
In 1988, Salma began her television career with the show Un Nuevo Amanecer. At the age of 23, she was selected in the lead role of the Mexican telenovela Teresa in 1989. Later on, she appeared in several television shows, including Dream On, The Sinbad Show, Nurses, and Black Mirror etc.
From 2009 until 2013, she made a guest appearance on the NBC comedy series 30 Rock.​
| Year | Title |
| 1988-1989 | Un Nuevo Amanecer |
| 1989-1990 | Teresa |
| 1992 | Street Justice Dream On Nurses |
| 1993 | Jack’s Place The Sinbad Show |
| 1994 | El vuelo del águila |
| 1997 | Gente Bien |
| 1999 | Actiona HBO First Look |
| 2003 | Saturday Night Live |
| 2004 | Independent Lens |
| 2005 | Punk’d Nobel Peace Prize Concert |
| 2006 | Will & Grace |
| 2006-2007 | Ugly Betty |
| 2007 | E! True Hollywood Story |
| 2008 | Wetten, dass..? |
| 2009–2013 | 30 Rock |
| 2010 | Cubed |
| 2014 | Bystander Revolution |
| 2017 | Nature Is Speaking (voice-over) |
| 2023 | Black Mirror |
Filmography
In 1999, She starred along with Will Smith in the famous movie Wild Wild West. Furthermore, she performed in several other movies, including Bliss, 11th Hour, and Ask the Dust, which was based on the novel by John Fante. Some of her action movies are Once Upon a Time in Mexico featuring Banderas and Johnny Depp, Bandidas, and After the Sunset.
Salma earned critical acclaim for her performances in dramas like Beatriz at Dinner, Tale of Tales, and House of Gucci. An action movie Eternals was her highest-grossing live-action film. In addition, she has also achieved commercial success with comedy movies like Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, and The Hitman’s Bodyguard.
| Year | Movies |
| 1993 | Mi Vida Loca |
| 1994 | Roadracers |
| 1995 | Midaq Ally (El Callejón de los Milagros) Desperado Four Rooms Fair Game |
| 1996 | From Dusk till Dawn Follow Me Home Fled |
| 1997 | Fools Rush In The Hunchback Breaking Up SÃstole Diástole |
| 1998 | The Velocity of Gary Welcome to Hollywood The Faculty |
| 1999 | Dogma El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba Wild Wild West |
| 2000 | Timecode Chain of Fools Living it Up (La gran vida) Traffic |
| 2001 | Hotel In the Time of the Butterflies |
| 2002 | Frida |
| 2003 | Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Once Upon a Time in Mexico |
| 2004 | After the Sunset |
| 2006 | Bandidas Ask the Dust Lonely Hearts |
| 2007 | Across the Universe |
| 2009 | Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant |
| 2010 | Grown Ups |
| 2011 | Puss in the Boots Americano As Luck Would Have it (La chispa de la vida) |
| 2012 | The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! Savages Here Comes the Boom |
| 2013 | Grown Ups 2 |
| 2014 | Muppets Most Wanted Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet Everly Some Kind of Beautiful |
| 2015 | Tale of Tales Septembers of Shiraz |
| 2016 | I Saved My Belly Dancer Sausage Party |
| 2017 | Beatriz at Dinner How to Be a Latin Lover 11th Hour The Hitman’s Bodyguard |
| 2018 | The Hummingbird Project |
| 2019 | Drunk Parents |
| 2020 | Like a Boss The Roads Not Taken |
| 2021 | Bliss Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard Eternals House of Gucci |
| 2022 | Puss in Boots: The Last Wish |
| 2023 | Magic Mike’s Last Dance |
Awards and Nominations
Hayek has been nominated for four Emmy Awards for her acting, producing, and directing work in television. She got two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her work in the comedy-drama Ugly Betty, which aired on ABC television—one for her Outstanding Guest Actress in Ugly Betty and one for Outstanding Comedy Series. Hayek also won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Children’s Special for The Maldonado Miracle. Her biopic Frida was nominated for Six Academy Awards, with Salma being nominated for Best Actress.
| Year | Awards/ Nominations |
| 1989 | Won the Mexican Cinema Journalists Award for Best Newcomer |
| 1990 | Won TVyNovelas Awards for Best Revelation |
| 1996 | Nominated for Ariel Awards for Best Actress |
| 1996 | Won the Mexican Cinema Journalists Award for Best Newcomer |
| 1996 | Won Saturn Awards for Best Supporting Actress |
| 1998 | Nominated for ALMA Awards for Outstanding Actress |
| 1998 | Nominated for ALMA Awards for Outstanding Individual Performance |
| 1999 | Nominated for ALMA Awards for Outstanding Actress |
| 2000 | Nominated for ALMA Awards for Outstanding Actress |
| 2000 | Nominated for Blockbuster Entertainment Awards for Favorite Supporting Actress – Action |
| 2000 | Nominated for Razzie Awards for Worst Supporting Actress |
| 2001 | Won Glamour Woman of the Year Award |
| 2002 | Won ALMA Awards for Outstanding Individual Performance |
| 2002 | Nominated for Critic’s Choice Awards for Best Actress |
| 2003 | Won Goldene Kamera for Best International Actress |
| 2003 | Won Imagen Awards for Best Actress |
| 2003 | Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress |
| 2003 | Nominated for BAFTA Awards for Best Actress |
| 2003 | Nominated by the Boston Society of Film Critics for Best Actress |
| 2003 | Nominated by Boston Society of Film Critics for Best Actress |
| 2003 | Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Actress |
| 2003 | Nominated for Satellite Awards for Best Actress – Motion Picture |
| 2003 | Nominated for Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance |
| 2003 | Won Producers Guild of America for Celebration of Diversity Award |
| 2004 | Won Producers Guild of America for the Celebration of Diversity Award |
| 2004 | Nominated for Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Children/Youth/Family Special |
| 2006 | Won Harvard Foundation for Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year Award |
| 2007 | Nominated for San Sebastián International Film Festival for Best Actress |
| 2007 | Nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Guest Actress |
| 2007 | Nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series |
| 2007 | Nominated for Producers Guild of America Awards for Best Episodic Comedy |
| 2009 | Won ALMA Awards, Anthony Quinn Award for Achievement in Motion Pictures |
| 2009 | Nominated for ALMA Awards for Actress |
| 2009 | Nominated for Online Film & Television Association for Best Guest Actress |
| 2012 | Nominated for Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie Actress – Action |
| 2012 | Nominated for Alliance of Women Film Journalists for Best Animated Female |
| 2012 | Nominated for Behind the Voice Actors Awards for Best Female Vocal Performance |
| 2012 | Nominated for Behind the Voice Actors Awards for Best Vocal Ensemble |
| 2012 | Won Bambi Awards for Best International Actress |
| 2012 | Nominated for San Sebastián International Film Festival for Best Actress |
| 2012 | Nominated for Goya Awards for Best Actress |
| 2013 | Nominated for Behind the Voice Actors Awards for Best Vocal Ensemble |
| 2013 | Nominated for MTV Movie Awards for Best Latino Actor |
| 2013 | Nominated for ALMA Awards for Favorite Movie Actress – Drama |
| 2014 | Nominated for Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Supporting Actress |
| 2017 | Nominated for CinemaCon for Vanguard Award |
| 2018 | Nominated for Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead |
| 2018 | Nominated for AARP Movies for Grownups Awards for Best Actress |
| 2018 | Won Venice Film Festival for Franca Sozzani Award |
| 2021 | Won Cannes Film Festival for Kering Women in Motion Award |
| 2022 | Nominated for Alliance of Women Film Journalists for Most Egregious Lovers’ Age Difference Award |
| 2022 | Nominated for Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance |
| 2022 | Awarded Icon STARmeter Award by IMDb for Career Achievement |
Interesting Facts
- During her early teens, she spent two years attending a Catholic school in Texas before getting expelled. She then moved in with her aunt until she was 17.
- Her passion for becoming an actress, which she had nurtured since she was a child watching Sunday matinees with her father, pushed her to quit university.
- At the peak of her career, she was a well-known soap opera star in Mexico before she moved to Los Angeles
- In Mexico, she also won a Hispanic Imagen Award for Best Actress for the movie Frida, a Telenovela Award for Best Newcomer for Nuevo Amancer, and an Imagen Foundation’s Creative Achievement Award.
- She became a brand ambassador for Avon’s fragrance and beauty ranges in 2004.
- During an interview with V magazine in 2011, Hayek disclosed that she had been an illegal immigrant in the US. However, it was only for a short period.
- In 2021, She was awarded on Hollywood Walk of Fame with a star.
Why is Salma Hayek so popular?
She became famous for her movie Frida, a biopic of painter Farida Kohlo. She also produced that movie, which was nominated for Academy Awards. Indeed, she has tremendous acting skills and a captivating beauty which attracts everyone.Â
How old is Salma Hayek?
She is 57 years old as of 2023. She began her acting career in 1988.Â
How many children does Salma Hayek have?
She has only one daughter, Valentina Paloma Pinault, born to her husband, François‑Henri Pinault.
