History of Salma Hayek in Timeline
Salma Hayek is a Mexican and American actress and film producer. She gained initial fame in Mexico through the telenovela "Teresa" and the film "Midaq Alley." Hayek transitioned to Hollywood, securing roles in notable movies like "Desperado," "From Dusk till Dawn," "Wild Wild West," and "Dogma," establishing her presence in the American film industry.
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1923: Publication of The Prophet
In 1923, Kahlil Gibran's book "The Prophet" was published, which Salma Hayek later adapted into a film in 2014.
September 2, 1966: Salma Hayek's Birth
On September 2, 1966, Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez was born. She is a Mexican and American actress and film producer.
1988: Un Nuevo Amanecer TV Series
In 1988, Salma Hayek's first screen appearance was in the television series Un Nuevo Amanecer, which earned her the TVyNovelas Award for Best Debut Actress.
1989: Teresa Telenovela
In 1989, Salma Hayek began her career in Mexico with a starring role in the telenovela Teresa.
1990: TVyNovelas Award for Best Female Revelation
In 1990, Hayek earned the TVyNovelas Award for Best Female Revelation.
1991: Teresa Telenovela End
In 1991, Salma Hayek concluded her role in the telenovela Teresa, which she starred in since 1989.
1991: Move to Los Angeles
In 1991, Salma Hayek moved to Los Angeles to pursue a film career in Hollywood after the conclusion of Teresa.
1992: Dream On Guest Spot
In 1992, Salma Hayek secured guest-spots in television series such as Dream On.
1993: The Sinbad Show Guest Spot and Mi Vida Loca Role
In 1993, Salma Hayek secured guest-spots in television series such as The Sinbad Show and supporting roles in the drama Mi Vida Loca.
1994: Roadracers Collaboration
In 1994, Salma Hayek appeared in Roadracers, her first collaboration with director Robert Rodriguez.
1994: El callejón de los milagros (Miracle Alley)
In 1994, Salma Hayek was cast as Alma in Jorge Fons's drama El callejón de los milagros (Miracle Alley), earning her a nomination for the Ariel Award for Best Actress.
1995: Midaq Alley and Hollywood Entry
In 1995, Salma Hayek starred in the romantic drama Midaq Alley and soon established herself in Hollywood with appearances in films.
1995: Desperado Breakout Role
In 1995, Salma Hayek was cast in Desperado, her breakout film, opposite Antonio Banderas.
1996: Named one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People
In 1996, People named Salma Hayek one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
1996: From Dusk till Dawn Film Appearance
In 1996, Salma Hayek appeared in films such as From Dusk till Dawn.
1996: Cult Horror Film From Dusk till Dawn
In 1996, Salma Hayek played a brief role as a vampire queen in Rodriguez's cult horror film From Dusk till Dawn.
1997: Fools Rush In and Breaking Up
In 1997, Salma Hayek starred in the romantic comedies Fools Rush In and Breaking Up.
1997: Armani dress voted one of the most memorable in Oscar history
The Armani dress Salma Hayek wore to the 1997 Academy Awards was voted by E! Entertainment as one of the five most memorable in Oscar history.
1998: Alfred Molina approached for Frida Film
In 1998, Salma Hayek began to assemble a supporting cast for the Frida film, approaching Alfred Molina for the role of Diego Rivera.
1998: Multiple Film Roles
In 1998, Salma Hayek played an aspiring young singer in 54, a doughnut shop waitress in The Velocity of Gary and a nurse in The Faculty.
1998: Spokeswoman for Revlon
In 1998, Salma Hayek was a spokeswoman for Revlon.
1999: Wild Wild West and Dogma Film Appearances
In 1999, Salma Hayek appeared in films such as Wild Wild West and Dogma.
1999: Ventanarosa Production Company Founded
In 1999, Salma Hayek founded her production company, Ventanarosa, and her first feature as a producer was El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba.
1999: Dogma and Wild Wild West Films
In 1999, Salma Hayek was cast in Kevin Smith's religious satire Dogma and portrayed the alleged daughter of a kidnapped scientist in Wild Wild West.
2000: Film Roles
In 2000, Salma Hayek had an uncredited role in Traffic, played an aspiring actress in Timecode, a waitress in Living It Up, and a cop and Playboy model in Chain of Fools.
2001: Acquisition of Ugly Betty Rights
In 2001, Ben Silverman acquired the rights and scripts from the Colombian telenovela Yo Soy Betty La Fea, which Salma Hayek later adapted for American television, resulting in Ugly Betty.
2001: In the Time of the Butterflies Film
In 2001, Salma Hayek produced and played Minerva Mirabal in the Showtime film In the Time of the Butterflies.
2002: Spanish language commercials for Lincoln cars
In 2002, Salma Hayek was featured in a series of Spanish language commercials for Lincoln cars.
2002: Nomination for Best Actress at the Academy Awards for Frida
In 2002, Salma Hayek's performance as Frida Kahlo in Frida garnered her nominations for Best Actress at the 75th Academy Awards, the 61st Golden Globe Awards, the 53rd British Academy Television Awards and the 9th Screen Actors Guild Awards.
2002: Frida Biopic Nomination
In 2002, Salma Hayek's portrayal of Frida Kahlo in the biopic Frida, which she also produced, made her the first Mexican actress to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
2002: Frida Film Release
In 2002, the biographical film Frida was released, where Salma Hayek served as a producer and starred as Frida Kahlo. Her portrayal made her the first Mexican actress to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
2003: Named one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People
In 2003, People named Salma Hayek one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
2003: Directing and Film Appearances
In 2003, Salma Hayek produced and directed The Maldonado Miracle, reunited with Robert Rodriguez for Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and Once Upon a Time in Mexico, and appeared in the documentary V-Day: Until the Violence Stops.
2003: Once Upon a Time in Mexico Film
In 2003, Salma Hayek starred in the action-centered film Once Upon a Time in Mexico.
February 2004: Spokeswoman for Avon cosmetics
In February 2004, Salma Hayek became a spokeswoman for Avon cosmetics.
2004: After the Sunset Film
In 2004, Salma Hayek starred as the girlfriend of a master thief in Brett Ratner's action comedy After the Sunset.
2004: Daytime Emmy Award
In 2004, Salma Hayek won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Children Special for The Maldonado Miracle.
2004: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Children Special for The Maldonado Miracle
In 2004, Salma Hayek won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Children Special for The Maldonado Miracle.
2004: Ugly Betty Sitcom Planned
In 2004, Ugly Betty was originally intended as a half-hour sitcom for NBC, before being picked up by ABC for the 2006-2007 season.
July 19, 2005: Testimony Before the U.S. Senate
On July 19, 2005, Salma Hayek testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary in support of reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act.
2005: Ranked on Maxim's Hot 100 list
In 2005, Maxim ranked Salma Hayek 34th on their Hot 100 list.
2005: Cannes Film Festival Jury and Music Video Direction
In 2005, Salma Hayek served as a member of the 58th Cannes Film Festival jury, co-hosted the annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert, and directed a music video for Prince, titled "Te Amo Corazon".
February 2006: Donations to Shelters for Battered Women
In February 2006, Salma Hayek donated $25,000 to a Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, shelter for battered women and another $50,000 to anti-domestic violence groups in Monterrey.
June 18, 2006: "Solamente Salma" exhibition ended
From April 7 to June 18, 2006, the Blue Star Contemporary Art Center in San Antonio, Texas hosted an exhibition called "Solamente Salma" (Spanish for "Only Salma"), consisting of 16 portrait paintings by muralist George Yepes and filmmaker Robert Rodriguez of Hayek as the Aztec goddess Itzpapalotl.
2006: Included on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World list
In 2006, FHM included Salma Hayek on their 100 Sexiest Women in the World list.
2006: Campari Ads
In 2006, Salma Hayek appeared in Campari ads, photographed by Mario Testino.
2006: Ugly Betty Nomination
In 2006, Salma Hayek received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on Ugly Betty.
2006: Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Ugly Betty
In 2006, Salma Hayek received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her work on Ugly Betty, one for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series and the other for Outstanding Comedy Series as an executive producer.
2006: Ugly Betty on American Television
In 2006, Salma Hayek served as an executive producer for the American television series "Ugly Betty," after adapting the story for American television. The project was picked up by ABC for the 2006-2007 season and Hayek guest-starred as Sofia Reyes.
2006: Bandidas, Ask the Dust, and Lonely Hearts Release
In 2006, Salma Hayek starred in the Western comedy "Bandidas" with Penélope Cruz, playing bank robbers. She also appeared in "Ask the Dust," a period romance. Additionally, she played Martha Beck in the neo-noir crime drama "Lonely Hearts," receiving praise for her performance alongside Jared Leto.
March 9, 2007: Engagement and pregnancy confirmation
On March 9, 2007, Salma Hayek confirmed her engagement to French billionaire François-Henri Pinault as well as her pregnancy.
July 2007: Ranked 4th in The Hollywood Reporter's Latino Power 50
In July 2007, The Hollywood Reporter ranked Salma Hayek 4th in their Latino Power 50, a list of the most powerful Latin members of Hollywood.
July 2007: Named sexiest celebrity by E-Poll Market Research
In July 2007, a poll by E-Poll Market Research found Salma Hayek to be the "sexiest celebrity" among a group of 3,000 public figures, with 65 percent of respondents using the term "sexy" to describe her.
September 21, 2007: Birth of daughter
On September 21, 2007, Salma Hayek gave birth to her daughter at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.
2007: Ventanarosa Film Production Company
In 2007, Salma Hayek finalized negotiations with MGM to become the CEO of her own Latin-themed film production company, Ventanarosa, and signed a two-year deal with ABC for Ventanarosa to develop projects for the network.
2007: Across the Universe Cameo
In 2007, Salma Hayek made a cameo appearance in Julie Taymor's jukebox musical romantic drama "Across the Universe", singing a cover of The Beatles song "Happiness Is A Warm Gun".
2007: No longer devout Catholic
In a 2007 interview, Salma Hayek, who was raised Catholic, stated that she was no longer devout and did not believe in the Church, in part because she disagreed with practices such as its campaign against condoms in Africa. She clarified that she still believed in Jesus Christ and God.
2008: Named one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People
In 2008, People named Salma Hayek one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
2008: Co-founded Juice Generation's juice delivery program Cooler Cleanse
In 2008, Salma Hayek co-founded Juice Generation's juice delivery program Cooler Cleanse.
2008: Awarded the Women in Film Lucy Award
In 2008, Salma Hayek was awarded the Women in Film Lucy Award, in recognition of her creative works that have enhanced the perception of women through the medium of television, and Entertainment Weekly ranked her 17th in their list of the 25 Smartest People in TV.
April 3, 2009: Introduction of La Doña watch by Cartier
On April 3, 2009, Salma Hayek helped introduce La Doña, a watch by Cartier inspired by Mexican actress María Félix.
April 25, 2009: Renewal of vows
On April 25, 2009, Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault renewed their vows in Venice, Italy.
2009: UNICEF Trip to Sierra Leone
During a 2009 UNICEF fact-finding trip to Sierra Leone, Salma Hayek breastfed a hungry week-old baby to reduce the stigma associated with breastfeeding and encourage infant nutrition.
2009: 30 Rock Guest Star
From 2009 to 2013, Salma Hayek guest-starred on the NBC comedy series 30 Rock.
2009: Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant Release
In 2009, Salma Hayek appeared in "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant" as Madame Truska, marking her first acting project after her daughter's birth. The movie is an adaptation of "The Saga of Darren Shan" book series.
2010: Grown Ups Comedy
In 2010, Salma Hayek achieved commercial success with the comedy Grown Ups.
2010: VH1 Do Something Awards Nomination
In 2010, Salma Hayek's humanitarian work earned her a nomination for the VH1 Do Something Awards.
2010: Ugly Betty Ended
In 2010, Salma Hayek's role as executive producer for the American television series Ugly Betty ended after a four year run.
2011: Launch of Nuance by Salma Hayek cosmetics line
In 2011, Salma Hayek launched her own line of cosmetics, skincare, and haircare products called Nuance by Salma Hayek, to be sold at CVS stores in North America.
2011: Puss in Boots Voice Role
In 2011, Salma Hayek lent her voice for the animated film Puss in Boots.
2011: Puss in Boots Release and Other Hispanic Roles
In 2011, Salma Hayek voiced Kitty Softpaws in "Puss in Boots", which was a spin-off of the Shrek franchise and was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 84th Academy Awards. Also in 2011, she took Hispanic roles in the French drama "Americano" and the Spanish film "As Luck Would Have It".
2011: Appointed Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour
In 2011, Salma Hayek was appointed Knight (Chevalier) of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, the highest French order of merit.
2011: Illegal Immigrant Status
In a 2011 interview with V magazine, Salma Hayek mentioned that she had once been an illegal immigrant in the United States, although it was not for a long period of time.
2012: Directing and Acting Roles in 2012
In 2012, Salma Hayek directed Jada Pinkett Smith in the music video "Nada Se Compara", lent her voice to the film "The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!", and played roles in the films "Savages" and "Here Comes the Boom".
2013: 30 Rock Guest Star End
From 2009 to 2013, Salma Hayek guest-starred on the NBC comedy series 30 Rock.
2013: Grown Ups 2 Comedy
In 2013, Salma Hayek achieved further commercial success with the comedy Grown Ups 2.
2013: Chime for Change Launch
In 2013, Salma Hayek, alongside Beyoncé and Frida Giannini, launched "Chime for Change", a Gucci campaign aimed at spreading female empowerment.
2014: International Women's Day Letter
For International Women's Day 2014, Salma Hayek was one of the artist signatories of Amnesty International's letter to British Prime Minister David Cameron, campaigning for women's rights in Afghanistan.
2014: The Prophet Release and Other Film Roles
In 2014, Salma Hayek served as a producer and provided her voice for the character of Kamila in "The Prophet", adapted from Kahlil Gibran's 1923 book. Also in 2014, she appeared in "Muppets Most Wanted", "Everly", and "Some Kind of Beautiful".
2014: Writing the foreword to Juice Generation founder Eric Helms' book
In 2014, Salma Hayek wrote the foreword to Juice Generation founder Eric Helms' book, The Juice Generation: 100 Recipes for Fresh Juices and Superfood Smoothies.
2015: Criticism of Discrimination Against Women in Lebanon
Following her visit to Lebanon in 2015, Salma Hayek criticized the discrimination against women there.
2015: Visit to Baabdat, Lebanon
In 2015, Salma Hayek and her father visited Baabdat, Lebanon, to promote her movie Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet.
2015: Tale of Tales at Cannes Film Festival
In 2015, Salma Hayek appeared in "Tale of Tales" as the Queen of Longtrellis. The film competed for the Palme d'Or at the 68th Cannes Film Festival.
2015: Tale of Tales Performance
In 2015, Salma Hayek earned critical acclaim for her performance in the drama Tale of Tales.
2016: Sausage Party Voice Role
In 2016, Salma Hayek lent her voice for the animated film Sausage Party.
December 13, 2017: Op-Ed in The New York Times
On December 13, 2017, Salma Hayek published an op-ed in The New York Times detailing her experiences of harassment and abuse by film producer Harvey Weinstein during the production of "Frida".
2017: Launch of Blend It Yourself beauty subscription delivery service
In 2017, Salma Hayek and Eric Helms launched Blend It Yourself, a beauty subscription delivery service based on Hayek's personal beauty elixirs, which supplies subscribers with prepared organic frozen smoothie and acai bowl ingredients.
2017: Film Releases in 2017
In 2017, Salma Hayek starred in "Beatriz at Dinner" as a holistic medicine practitioner, "How to Be a Latin Lover" as the estranged sister, and "The Hitman's Bodyguard" as the wife of a convicted hitman.
2017: The Hitman's Bodyguard and Beatriz at Dinner
In 2017, Salma Hayek starred in The Hitman's Bodyguard and earned critical acclaim for her performance in Beatriz at Dinner.
2017: The Hitman's Bodyguard release
In 2017, the original movie The Hitman's Bodyguard was released.
2018: The Hummingbird Project
In 2018, Salma Hayek was cast as Eva Torres in Kim Nguyen's tech drama, The Hummingbird Project.
September 2019: Featured on the cover of British Vogue
In September 2019, Salma Hayek was one of fifteen women selected to appear on the cover of the September 2019 issue of British Vogue, by guest editor Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
2019: Drunk Parents Release
In 2019, Salma Hayek appeared as Nancy Teagarten in Fred Wolf's comedy "Drunk Parents", alongside Alec Baldwin.
2019: Pinault Family Pledge to Notre Dame
In 2019, the Pinault family pledged US$113 million to support the reconstruction efforts of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, following its destruction in a fire.
2020: Film Releases in 2020
In 2020, Salma Hayek appeared in "Like a Boss" and "The Roads Not Taken".
2020: Awareness for Vanessa Guillen's Disappearance
In 2020, Salma Hayek raised awareness through her Instagram account for the disappearance of Vanessa Guillen.
June 16, 2021: Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard Release
On June 16, 2021, "Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard", the sequel to the 2017 film, was released, with Salma Hayek reprising her role. While reviews were mediocre, Hayek's performance was praised.
November 5, 2021: Eternals Release
On November 5, 2021, the Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Eternals" was released in the United States, featuring Salma Hayek as Ajak. Hayek became the first Arab actress with a main role in the MCU. The film received a mixed critical response.
2021: Eternals Film and House of Gucci
In 2021, Salma Hayek played Ajak in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals, which became her highest-grossing live action film, and earned critical acclaim for her performance in House of Gucci.
2021: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In 2021, Salma Hayek was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2021: Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2021, Salma Hayek was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
June 2022: Cast in Angelina Jolie's Without Blood
In June 2022, Salma Hayek was cast in Angelina Jolie's upcoming film, "Without Blood", which is based on the bestselling Italian novel by Alessandro Baricco. Filming took place in Rome, Apulia, and Basilicata.
2022: Hayek's films that have earned the most at the box office, as of 2022, include:
As of 2022, this entry refers to the films of Salma Hayek which have the highest box office earnings. More specific film information is not detailed in this context.
2022: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Voice Role
In 2022, Salma Hayek lent her voice for the animated film Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
2023: Black Mirror Appearance
In 2023, Salma Hayek appeared as herself in the episode "Joan Is Awful" of the Netflix anthology "Black Mirror".
2023: Time 100 Most Influential People
In 2023, Time magazine named Salma Hayek one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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