Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Salma Hayek
Discover the career path of Salma Hayek, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Salma Hayek is a Mexican and American actress and producer who began her career starring in the Mexican telenovela *Teresa* and the film *Midaq Alley*. She transitioned to Hollywood, gaining recognition for her roles in films like *Desperado*, *From Dusk till Dawn*, *Wild Wild West*, and *Dogma*, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1998: Revlon Spokeswoman
In 1998, Salma Hayek became a spokeswoman for Revlon. This marked the beginning of her endorsements for major cosmetic brands.
2001: Acquisition of Ugly Betty rights
In 2001, Ben Silverman, with whom Salma Hayek would later work with to adapt the story, acquired the rights and scripts from the Colombian telenovela "Yo Soy Betty La Fea" for American television, which later became "Ugly Betty".
2001: Modeled for Chopard
In 2001, Salma Hayek modeled for Chopard. This venture highlighted her presence in the world of high fashion and luxury goods.
2002: Spanish Language Commercials for Lincoln Cars
In 2002, Salma Hayek was featured in a series of Spanish language commercials for Lincoln cars. These commercials targeted Spanish-speaking audiences and enhanced her appeal within that demographic.
2002: Nomination for Frida Performance
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.
February 2004: Avon Spokeswoman
In February 2004, Salma Hayek started working as a spokeswoman for Avon cosmetics. This collaboration further solidified her presence in the beauty industry.
2004: Ugly Betty project for NBC
In 2004, Salma Hayek and Ben Silverman originally intended to create "Ugly Betty" as a half-hour sitcom for NBC, before the project was later picked up by ABC.
2004: Daytime Emmy Award for 'The Maldonado Miracle'
In 2004, Salma Hayek won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Children's Special for The Maldonado Miracle, acknowledging her directorial talents.
July 19, 2005: Testimony Before U.S. Senate Committee
On July 19, 2005, Salma Hayek testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, advocating for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
February 2006: Donation to Shelters for Battered Women
In February 2006, Salma Hayek donated $25,000 to a shelter for battered women in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, and an additional $50,000 to anti-domestic violence groups in Monterrey.
2006: Campari Ads
In 2006, Salma Hayek appeared in Campari ads photographed by Mario Testino. This collaboration connected her to the iconic brand known for its distinctive imagery.
2006: Emmy Nominations for Ugly Betty
In 2006, Salma Hayek received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her work on Ugly Betty (2006–10), one for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series and the other for Outstanding Comedy Series as an executive producer.
2006: Executive Producer of Ugly Betty
In 2006, Salma Hayek served as an executive producer for the American television series "Ugly Betty" on ABC. She also guest-starred as Sofia Reyes, a magazine editor, on the show.
2006: Bandidas and Other Film Roles
In 2006, Salma Hayek starred in the Western comedy "Bandidas" alongside Penélope Cruz, portraying bank robbers. She also appeared in "Ask the Dust," a romance film, and "Lonely Hearts," a crime drama where she played Martha Beck.
2007: Cameo in Across the Universe
In 2007, Salma Hayek made a cameo appearance in Julie Taymor's "Across the Universe" as a nurse singing a cover of The Beatles' song "Happiness Is A Warm Gun".
2007: Ventanarosa Deal with ABC
In 2007, after finalizing negotiations with MGM to become the CEO of her own Latin-themed film production company, Ventanarosa, Hayek signed a two-year deal with ABC for Ventanarosa to develop projects for the network.
2008: Co-founded Juice Generation's Juice Delivery Program
In 2008, Salma Hayek co-founded Juice Generation's juice delivery program called Cooler Cleanse. This marked her entry into the health and wellness industry.
2008: Awarded 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 television. Entertainment Weekly also 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 that was inspired by Mexican actress María Félix. This event demonstrated her cultural connections and influence in the luxury market.
2009: UNICEF Trip to Sierra Leone
During a 2009 UNICEF fact-finding trip to Sierra Leone, Salma Hayek breastfed a hungry week-old baby whose mother could not produce milk, aiming to reduce the stigma associated with breastfeeding and promote infant nutrition.
2009: Role in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
In 2009, Salma Hayek played Madame Truska in "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant", marking her return to acting after her daughter's birth. The film is an adaptation of "The Saga of Darren Shan" book series by Darren Shan.
2010: Ugly Betty ended
In 2010, Salma Hayek concluded her role as executive producer for the American television series "Ugly Betty" after adapting the story for American television.
2010: Role in Grown Ups
In 2010, Salma Hayek starred in the comedy "Grown Ups" as a fashion designer and wife of a Hollywood talent agent played by Adam Sandler.
2011: Launched Nuance by Salma Hayek
In 2011, Salma Hayek launched her own line of cosmetics, skincare, and haircare products called Nuance by Salma Hayek. The products were sold at CVS stores in North America.
2011: Voice role in Puss in Boots and Hispanic roles
In 2011, Salma Hayek voiced Kitty Softpaws in "Puss in Boots", a spin-off of the Shrek franchise. She also took on Hispanic roles in the French drama "Americano" and the Spanish film "As Luck Would Have It", earning award nominations.
2012: Directing and Acting Roles
In 2012, Salma Hayek directed Jada Pinkett Smith in the music video "Nada Se Compara", voiced a character in "The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!", and played roles in the films "Savages" and "Here Comes the Boom."
2013: Reprising Role in Grown Ups 2
In 2013, Salma Hayek reprised her role in "Grown Ups 2", which was commercially successful despite negative reviews.
2013: Launch of Chime for Change
In 2013, Salma Hayek, alongside Beyoncé and Frida Giannini, launched "Chime for Change", a Gucci campaign focused on female empowerment.
2014: International Women's Day Letter
For International Women's Day 2014, Salma Hayek was among the artist signatories of Amnesty International's letter to then British Prime Minister David Cameron, campaigning for women's rights in Afghanistan.
2014: The Prophet and Other Film Roles
In 2014, Salma Hayek produced and voiced a character in "The Prophet", adapted from Kahlil Gibran's book. She also appeared in "Muppets Most Wanted", "Everly", and "Some Kind of Beautiful".
2014: Wrote Foreword to 'The Juice Generation' Book
In 2014, Salma Hayek wrote the foreword to Eric Helms' book, "The Juice Generation: 100 Recipes for Fresh Juices and Superfood Smoothies". This showcased her support for healthy eating and lifestyle.
2015: Criticism of Discrimination Against Women in Lebanon
Following her visit to Lebanon in 2015, Salma Hayek criticized the discrimination against women there.
2015: Role in Tale of Tales
In 2015, Salma Hayek starred as the Queen of Longtrellis in the European fantasy film "Tale of Tales", which competed for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
2016: Voice Role in Sausage Party
In 2016, Salma Hayek voiced Teresa del Taco in the adult animated film "Sausage Party", which became the highest-grossing R-rated animated film.
2017: Launched Blend It Yourself
In 2017, Salma Hayek and Eric Helms launched Blend It Yourself, a beauty subscription delivery service, based on Hayek's personal beauty elixirs. The service provides subscribers with prepared organic frozen smoothie and acai bowl ingredients.
2017: Roles in Beatriz at Dinner, How to Be a Latin Lover, and The Hitman's Bodyguard
In 2017, Salma Hayek starred in "Beatriz at Dinner", "How to Be a Latin Lover", and "The Hitman's Bodyguard", showcasing her versatility in different genres.
2017: The Hitman's Bodyguard film
In 2017, Salma Hayek starred in "The Hitman's Bodyguard" as the wife of a convicted hitman. A sequel to this film would be released on June 16, 2021.
2018: Role in The Hummingbird Project
In 2018, Salma Hayek played Eva Torres, a high-frequency trading executive, in Kim Nguyen's tech drama "The Hummingbird Project", alongside Jesse Eisenberg and Alexander Skarsgård.
September 2019: British Vogue Cover Appearance
In September 2019, Salma Hayek was one of fifteen women selected to appear on the cover of British Vogue, guest-edited by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. This appearance highlighted her continued presence in high fashion and media.
2019: Role in Drunk Parents
In 2019, Salma Hayek played Nancy Teagarten, one half of a couple experiencing a series of financial crises, in Fred Wolf's comedy "Drunk Parents", with Alec Baldwin.
2019: Pinault Family's Notre Dame Pledge
In 2019, the Pinault family, including Salma Hayek's husband, pledged US$113 million to support the reconstruction efforts of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, following its destruction in a fire.
2020: Roles in Like a Boss and The Roads Not Taken
In 2020, Salma Hayek appeared as a cosmetics mogul in Miguel Arteta's comedy "Like a Boss", and as an alternative wife in Sally Potter's drama "The Roads Not Taken".
2020: Awareness for Vanessa Guillen's Disappearance
In 2020, Salma Hayek raised awareness through her Instagram for the disappearance of Vanessa Guillen.
June 16, 2021: Release of Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
On June 16, 2021, "Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard", the sequel to the 2017 film "The Hitman's Bodyguard", was released, with Salma Hayek reprising her role and receiving praise for her performance.
November 5, 2021: Release of Eternals in the United States
On November 5, 2021, the Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Eternals", directed by Chloé Zhao and starring Salma Hayek as Ajak, was released in the United States.
June 2022: Casting in Without Blood
In June 2022, Salma Hayek was cast in Angelina Jolie's film "Without Blood", based on the novel by Alessandro Baricco, and will star alongside Demián Bichir.
2022: Highest-Grossing Films (as of 2022)
As of 2022, the films starring Salma Hayek that have earned the most at the box office were listed, marking a career milestone.
2023: Appearance in Black Mirror
In 2023, Salma Hayek appeared as herself in the episode "Joan Is Awful" of the Netflix anthology "Black Mirror".
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