Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Salma Hayek

1988: First Screen Appearance

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".

1989: Teresa Telenovela Role

In 1989, Televisa selected Salma Hayek, who was 23 at the time, to play the title role in "Teresa", a successful Mexican telenovela.

1990: TVyNovelas Award for Best Female Revelation

In 1990, Salma Hayek earned the TVyNovelas Award for Best Female Revelation for her role in Teresa.

1991: End of Teresa & Career Move

In 1991, Salma Hayek concluded her role in the telenovela "Teresa" and soon after, she moved to Hollywood.

1991: End of Teresa

In 1991, Salma Hayek finished her role as Teresa in the telenovela "Teresa".

1991: Move to Los Angeles

In 1991, Salma Hayek moved to Los Angeles to pursue a film career in Hollywood.

1992: Dream On

In 1992, Salma Hayek secured guest-spots in television series such as Dream On.

1993: The Sinbad Show & Mi Vida Loca

In 1993, Salma Hayek secured guest-spots in television series such as The Sinbad Show as well as supporting roles in the drama Mi Vida Loca.

1994: Roadracers

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).

1995: Midaq Alley & Desperado

In 1995, Salma Hayek starred in the romantic drama "Midaq Alley". She also established herself in Hollywood with an appearance in "Desperado".

1995: Desperado

In 1995, Salma Hayek starred opposite Antonio Banderas in "Desperado", her breakout film.

1996: From Dusk till Dawn & Other Films

In 1996, Salma Hayek appeared in "From Dusk till Dawn", performing an erotic table-top snake dance. She also appeared in the drama Follow Me Home and the cop comedy Fled.

1996: From Dusk till Dawn

In 1996, Salma Hayek appeared in the film "From Dusk till Dawn".

1997: Fools Rush In & Breaking Up

In 1997, Salma Hayek starred in the romantic comedies "Fools Rush In" with Matthew Perry and "Breaking Up" with Russell Crowe.

1998: 54, The Velocity of Gary, and The Faculty

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.

1998: Casting Alfred Molina for Frida

In 1998, Salma Hayek, who was determined to play Frida Kahlo, approached Alfred Molina for the role of Diego Rivera.

1999: Wild Wild West & Dogma

In 1999, Salma Hayek appeared in the films "Wild Wild West" and "Dogma".

1999: Ventanarosa Founded

In 1999, Salma Hayek founded her production company, Ventanarosa.

1999: Dogma & Wild Wild West

In 1999, Salma Hayek starred in Kevin Smith's religious satire "Dogma" and the period Western "Wild Wild West".

2000: Roles in Various Films

In 2000, Salma Hayek had an uncredited role in Traffic, and 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, later adapted for American television with Salma Hayek as an executive producer, leading to the American television series Ugly Betty.

2001: Model for Chopard

In 2001, Salma Hayek modeled for Chopard.

2001: In the Time of the Butterflies

In 2001, Salma Hayek produced and played Minerva Mirabal in the Showtime film "In the Time of the Butterflies".

2001: In the Time of the Butterflies

In 2001, Salma Hayek produced and starred in the television film "In the Time of the Butterflies", playing Minerva Mirabal.

2002: Frida

In 2002, Salma Hayek produced and starred as Frida Kahlo in the biographical film "Frida".

2002: Frida Nomination

In 2002, Salma Hayek starred in and produced the biopic "Frida", portraying Frida Kahlo. This role made her the first Mexican actress to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

2002: Spanish language commercials for Lincoln cars

In 2002, Salma Hayek was featured in a series of Spanish language commercials for Lincoln cars.

2002: Nominated for Best Actress for Frida

In 2002, Salma Hayek's performance in Frida garnered her nominations for Best Actress at the Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, British Academy Television Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

2003: The Maldonado Miracle & Other Projects

In 2003, Salma Hayek produced and directed "The Maldonado Miracle", winning a Daytime Emmy Award. She also reunited with Robert Rodriguez for "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over" and "Once Upon a Time in Mexico".

2003: Once Upon a Time in Mexico

In 2003, Salma Hayek starred in "Once Upon a Time in Mexico".

February 2004: Spokeswoman for Avon cosmetics

Since February 2004, Salma Hayek has been a spokeswoman for Avon cosmetics.

2004: After the Sunset

In 2004, Salma Hayek starred in "After the Sunset".

2004: After the Sunset

In 2004, Salma Hayek starred in Brett Ratner's action comedy "After the Sunset" alongside Pierce Brosnan.

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: Won Daytime Emmy Award

In 2004, Salma Hayek won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Children Special for The Maldonado Miracle.

2004: Ugly Betty project intended for NBC

In 2004, the Ugly Betty project, with Salma Hayek as an executive producer, was initially intended as a half-hour sitcom for NBC, but it was later picked up by ABC.

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: Cannes Film Festival Jury & Music Video Direction

In 2005, Salma Hayek served as a member of the 58th Cannes Film Festival jury, co-hosted the Nobel Peace Prize Concert, and directed a music video for Prince.

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.

2006: Ugly Betty

From 2006 to 2010, Salma Hayek worked on the ABC television comedy-drama "Ugly Betty", earning two Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

2006: Bandidas, Ask the Dust, and Lonely Hearts

In 2006, Salma Hayek appeared in "Bandidas" with Penélope Cruz, "Ask the Dust" with Colin Farrell, and "Lonely Hearts" with Jared Leto.

2006: Campari ads

In 2006, Salma Hayek appeared in Campari ads, photographed by Mario Testino.

2006: Nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards for Ugly Betty

In 2006, Salma Hayek received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her work on Ugly Betty.

2006: Bandidas

In 2006, Salma Hayek starred in "Bandidas".

2006: Ugly Betty premieres on ABC

In 2006, Ugly Betty premiered on ABC for the 2006-2007 season, with Salma Hayek as an executive producer. She also guest-starred as Sofia Reyes, a magazine editor.

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 to develop projects for the network.

2007: Cameo in Across the Universe

In 2007, Salma Hayek made a cameo appearance in Julie Taymor's Across the Universe, singing a cover of The Beatles song "Happiness Is A Warm Gun".

2008: Co-founded Juice Generation's juice delivery program

In 2008, Salma Hayek co-founded Juice Generation's juice delivery program Cooler Cleanse.

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 fellow Mexican actress María Félix.

2009: UNICEF fact-finding 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 to encourage infant nutrition.

2009: 30 Rock

From 2009 to 2013, Salma Hayek guest-starred on the NBC comedy series "30 Rock".

2009: First acting project following daughter's birth

In 2009, Salma Hayek's first acting project following the birth of her daughter was in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant, where she played Madame Truska.

2010: Ugly Betty

From 2006 to 2010, Salma Hayek worked on the ABC television comedy-drama "Ugly Betty", earning two Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

2010: Grown Ups

In 2010, Salma Hayek achieved commercial success with the comedy "Grown Ups".

2010: Appearance in Grown Ups

In 2010, Salma Hayek played a fashion designer in the comedy Grown Ups, which was a global success despite negative reviews.

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 concludes

In 2010, the American television series Ugly Betty, for which Salma Hayek served as an executive producer, ended its run.

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, to be sold at CVS stores in North America.

2011: Puss in Boots

In 2011, Salma Hayek lent her voice to the animated film "Puss in Boots".

2011: Roles in Puss in Boots and international productions

In 2011, Salma Hayek voiced Kitty Softpaws in Puss in Boots, which was a commercial and critical success. She also played roles in the French drama Americano and the Spanish As Luck Would Have It, earning award nominations.

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 Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!, and played roles in Savages and Here Comes the Boom.

2013: 30 Rock

From 2009 to 2013, Salma Hayek guest-starred on the NBC comedy series "30 Rock".

2013: Grown Ups 2

In 2013, Salma Hayek appeared in "Grown Ups 2".

2013: Reprising role in Grown Ups 2

In 2013, Salma Hayek reprised her role in Grown Ups 2, which was commercially successful despite negative critical response.

2013: Launch of Chime for Change campaign

In 2013, Salma Hayek, alongside Beyoncé and Frida Giannini, launched "Chime for Change", a Gucci campaign that aims to spread female empowerment.

2014: Signatory of Amnesty International letter

For International Women's Day 2014 Salma Hayek was one of the artist signatories of Amnesty International's letter, to then British Prime Minister David Cameron, campaigning for women's rights in Afghanistan.

2014: Production and voice role in The Prophet

In 2014, Salma Hayek served as a producer and voice actor in The Prophet, a film adapted from Kahlil Gibran's book. She also appeared in Muppets Most Wanted, Everly, and Some Kind of Beautiful.

2014: Wrote foreword to Juice Generation 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: Appearance in Tale of Tales

In 2015, Salma Hayek appeared as the Queen of Longtrellis in Tale of Tales, which competed for the Palme d'Or at the 68th Cannes Film Festival.

2015: Tale of Tales

In 2015, Salma Hayek earned critical acclaim for her performance in the drama "Tale of Tales".

2016: Sausage Party

In 2016, Salma Hayek lent her voice to the animated film "Sausage Party".

2016: Voice role in Sausage Party

In 2016, Salma Hayek voiced Teresa del Taco in Sausage Party, which was a commercially successful R-rated animated film.

2017: Launched Blend It Yourself beauty subscription service

In 2017, Salma Hayek and Eric Helms launched the beauty subscription delivery service Blend It Yourself, based on Hayek's personal beauty elixirs.

2017: The Hitman's Bodyguard

In 2017, Salma Hayek appeared in "The Hitman's Bodyguard" and "Beatriz at Dinner".

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, achieving critical acclaim for Beatriz at Dinner and commercial success for The Hitman's Bodyguard.

2017: Release of The Hitman's Bodyguard

Salma Hayek starred in The Hitman's Bodyguard in 2017, which was the prequel to Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard released in 2021.

2018: Role in The Hummingbird Project

In 2018, Salma Hayek was cast as Eva Torres in The Hummingbird Project, a tech drama.

2019: Role in Drunk Parents

In 2019, Salma Hayek appeared as Nancy Teagarten in the comedy Drunk Parents.

2019: Pinault family's pledge to Notre Dame reconstruction

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: Roles in Like a Boss and The Roads Not Taken

In 2020, Salma Hayek appeared in the comedy Like a Boss and the drama The Roads Not Taken.

2020: Hayek raises 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, starring Salma Hayek, was released to mediocre reviews but praised Hayek's performance.

November 5, 2021: Release of Eternals in the United States

On November 5, 2021, Eternals, starring Salma Hayek as Ajak, was released in the United States, generating a mixed critical response and making $401 million worldwide.

2021: House of Gucci & Eternals

In 2021, Salma Hayek earned critical acclaim for her performance in "House of Gucci" and played Ajak in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Eternals", which became her highest-grossing live-action film.

June 2022: Cast in Without Blood

In June 2022, Salma Hayek was cast in Angelina Jolie’s upcoming film, Without Blood, based on the bestselling Italian novel by Alessandro Baricco.

2022: Most Successful Films

In 2022, Hayek's films that have earned the most at the box office were recorded.

2022: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

In 2022, Salma Hayek lent her voice for the animated film "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish".

2023: Appearance in Black Mirror episode

In 2023, Salma Hayek appeared as herself in the episode "Joan Is Awful" of the Netflix anthology Black Mirror.