Salma Hayek Pinault
Salma Valgarma Hayek Pinault is a Mexican and American actress and film producer. She began her career in Mexico by starring in the telenovela Teresa (1989–1991) and the romantic drama Midaq Alley (1995). She soon established herself in Hollywood, appearing in films such as Desperado (1995), From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Wild Wild West(1999), and Dogma (1999).
Hayek's portrayal of painter Frida Kahlo in the biopic Frida (2002), which she also produced, made her the first Mexica
Hayek's directing, producing and acting work on television has earned her four Emmy Awards nominations. She won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Children's Special for The Maldonado Miracle (2004). She received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations, one for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series and the other for Outstanding Comedy Series, for her work on the ABC television comedy-drama Ugly Betty (2006–2010). She also produced and played Minerva Mirabal in the Showtime film In the Time of the Butterflies (2001) and guest-starred on the NBC comedy series 30 Rock (2009–2013).
As a public figure, Hayek has been cited as one of Hollywood's most powerful and influential Latina actresses and one of the world's most beautiful women by various media outlets. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. In 2021, she was honoured with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. She is married to business magnate François-Henri Pinault, with whom she has a daughter.
Born
Sep 02, 1966
Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico
Known For
Acting
Movies
92 acting
10 crew
Popularity
3.9
Known For
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
2022
as Kitty Softpaws (voice)
Grown Ups
2010
as Roxanne Chase-Feder
Eternals
2021
as Ajak
Puss in Boots
2011
as Kitty Softpaws (voice)
Grown Ups 2
2013
as Roxanne Chase-Feder
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996
as Santanico Pandemonium
The Hitman's Bodyguard
2017
as Sonia Kincaid
Sausage Party
2016
as Teresa Taco (voice)
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
2003
as Cesca Giggles
Desperado
1995
as Carolina
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