Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek Pinault is a powerhouse force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. Born Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez in Mexico on September 2nd, 1966, this multi-talented Mexican-American actress and producer has achieved international stardom through her iconic roles in films such as Desperado (1995), From Dusk till Dawn (1996), Wild Wild West, Dogma (both 1999), and her Academy Award-nominated turn as the legendary Frida Kahlo in the 2002 biopic Frida. Salma has continued to captivate audiences with her unforgettable performances in Grown Ups (2010), Puss in Boots (2011), Grown Ups 2 (2013), Tale of Tales (2015), Sausage Party (2016), The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017), Like a Boss (2020), and The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021). She has also earned a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Children/Youth/Family Special for The Maldonado Miracle in 2004, and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series after guest-starring in the ABC television comedy-drama Ugly Betty in 2007. Salma Hayek is a woman of many talents, and she never fails to bring her unique charm and wit to every role she takes on. She's even been known to crack a joke or two in her movies, like when she quipped, “I don’t understand. The more I exercise, the more I eat. It’s like my body is saying ‘Hey, you burned a calorie. Have a bacon cheeseburger!’” One thing's for sure - one look at Salma Hayek and you know you're in for a wild ride. Whether she's playing a sexy vixen, a heroic warrior, or a kind-hearted friend, Hayek's characters always draw you in with their magnetic energy and larger-than-life personalities.