Salma Hayek Pinault

Biography

Salma Valgarma Hayek Pinault, born on September 2, 1966, is a celebrated actress and film producer with dual Mexican and American nationality. She kicked off her career in Mexico with the telenovela "Teresa" (1989–1991) and the film "Midaq Alley" (1995). Hayek quickly made a name for herself in Hollywood, featuring in notable films like "Desperado" (1995), "From Dusk Till Dawn" (1996), "Wild Wild West" (1999), and "Dogma" (1999).

Her groundbreaking role as the iconic painter Frida Kahlo in the 2002 biopic "Frida," which she also produced, marked her as the first Mexican actress to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Following this success, she shifted her focus to production while continuing to act in action films such as "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" (2003), "After the Sunset" (2004), and "Bandidas" (2006). Hayek enjoyed further popularity with comedies like "Grown Ups" (2010), "Grown Ups 2" (2013), and "The Hitman's Bodyguard" (2017), alongside lending her voice to animated features like "Puss in Boots" (2011) and "Sausage Party" (2016).

Her television work has garnered multiple Emmy nominations, including a Daytime Emmy win for directing "The Maldonado Miracle" (2004). With accolades highlighting her influence, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in 2023. Married to billionaire François-Henri Pinault, Hayek is also a dedicated mother to their daughter.