Though Salma Hayek was born and raised in Mexico, she’s from Lebanese and Spanish descent. In fact, most of her family from her dad’s side lives in Baabdat, Lebanon. (Photo: WENN)
Though she’s now a big Hollywood name, Salma’s acting career began at age 23 when she starred in the telenovela “Teresa,” which turned her into an overnight success in Mexico. (Photo: WENN)
Her breakthrough role was in 2002, when she starred in “Frida”, a film based on the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Her performance earned her on e of the four Latinas to ever be nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards. (Photo: WENN)
Salma is not only a praised actress, but also a successful director and producer. In fact, her production company Ventanarosa created the show “Ugly Betty” which air for 4 years and even won the Golden Globe Award for Best Comedy Series in 2007. (Photo: WENN)
Hayek is not only a pretty face and a tremendous body. She’s fluent in four different languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese and Arabic. (Photo: WENN)
As if her juicy paychecks as a successful actress weren’t enough, Salma’s husband is French billionaire businessman François-Henri Pinault. They’ve been married for nearly 10 years! (Photo: WENN)
Salma is mother to a 11-year-old daughter, Valentina Paloma Pinault. “I think it’s important that all humans try to have that experience and apply that maternal instinct to some living creature,” Salma has said about motherhood. (Photo: WENN)
Before François-Henri and Valentina were in the picture, Salma was in a long-term relationship with Edward Norton from 1999 to 2003. Rumor has it they were introduced by their chiropractor! (Photo: WENN)
Salma is a proud feminist and we’re here for it! “I’m a feminist because I love women and I am ready to fight for women and I am proud to be a woman, and I am passionate about making the world a better place for women,” she said. (Photo: WENN)
In the midst of the #MeToo movement, in 2017, Salma Hayek penned a history of the predatory behavior from Harvey Weinstein while filming “Frida.” In the open letter, Hayek called the disgraced producer her “monster.” (Photo: WENN)
Salma Hayek is an absolute bombshell that has taken over Hollywood. Her beauty and charisma have impressed every audience all over the world. But this Mexican beauty isn’t just a pretty face, she’s also multitalented and has a personal history that would make for a great blockbuster film.
A Salma Hayek movie about Salma Hayek starring Salma Hayek? Sounds about right!
In honor of her recent 52nd birthday—damn, she looks way better than my 25-year-old self—we did some digging to bring you the 10 most interesting facts about the actress’ life to make you love her and admire her just as much as we do.
Click through our photo gallery above to learn everything you need to know about the beautiful and talented Salma!
