Salma Hayek

 

Salma Hayek: Actress Biography

 

 

Full Name: Salma Hayek Pinault

 

Date of Birth: September 2, 1966

 

Place of Birth: Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico

 

Nationality: Mexican-American

 

Profession: Actress, Producer, Director

 

Languages: Spanish (native), English, French

 

 

 

Height and Physical Stats

 

 Height: 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm)

 

Weight: Approximately 54 kg (119 lbs)

 

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

 

Hair Colour: Dark Brown

 

 

 

Education

 

 Schooling: Academy of the Sacred Heart, Louisiana, USA

 

University: Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico (studied International Relations)

 

Acting Training: Studied acting under Stella Adler in Los Angeles

 

 

 

Family

 

Father: Sami Hayek Domínguez (businessman of Lebanese descent)

 

Mother: Diana Jiménez Medina (Mexican opera singer and talent scout)

 

Spouse: François-Henri Pinault (French businessman, married 2009)

 

Child: Valentina Paloma Pinault (daughter, born 2007)

 

 

 

 

Career Highlights

 

Salma began her acting career in Mexico with the hit telenovela "Teresa" (1989). She moved to Hollywood in the early 1990s and gained recognition with "Desperado" (1995) opposite Antonio Banderas. She became internationally acclaimed for portraying Frida Kahlo in "Frida" (2002), a role that earned her an Oscar nomination.

 

Notable Films:

 

From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

 

Wild West (1999)

 

Dogma (1999)

 

Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003)

 

Grown Ups (2010)

 

The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)

 

Eternals (2021, Marvel Studios)

 

Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023)

 

 

TV & Production:

 

Executive producer of Ugly Betty (2006–2010)

 

Founder of production company Ventanarosa

 

 

 

Net Worth

 

 

Estimated Net Worth (2025): Over $200 million

 

Sources of Income: Acting, film production, endorsements, investments

 

 

 

Awards & Honours

 

Academy Award Nomination: Best Actress for Frida (2003)

 

Golden Globe, BAFTA & SAG Nominations: For Frida

 

Daytime Emmy Award: Directing The Maldonado Miracle (2004)

 

Producers Guild Visionary Award: For Frida

 

Hollywood Walk of Fame Star: Received in 2011

 

Knight of the Legion of Honor: France (2011)

 

 

Summary

 

Salma Hayek is a celebrated actress and producer who broke barriers as one of the first Latina actresses to find success in Hollywood. From telenovelas to Oscar-nominated performances and Marvel blockbusters, she continues to inspire globally with her talent, activism, and entrepreneurial success.