Discover the defining moments in the early life of Salma Hayek. From birth to education, explore key events.
Salma Hayek is a Mexican and American actress and film producer. She achieved early success in Mexico, notably in the telenovela Teresa and the film Midaq Alley. Hayek transitioned to Hollywood, gaining recognition through roles in films like Desperado, From Dusk till Dawn, Wild Wild West, and Dogma, solidifying her presence in the American film industry.
September 2, 1966: Salma Hayek's Birth
On September 2, 1966, Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez was born in Mexico. She is a Mexican and American actress and film producer.
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1991: End of Teresa & Career Move
In 1991, Salma Hayek concluded her role in the telenovela "Teresa" and soon after, she moved to Hollywood.
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1991: Move to Los Angeles
In 1991, Salma Hayek moved to Los Angeles to pursue a film career in Hollywood.
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March 9, 2007: Engagement and Pregnancy Confirmed
On March 9, 2007, Salma Hayek confirmed her engagement to François-Henri Pinault and her pregnancy.
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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.
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2007: Expressed Religious Views
In a 2007 interview, Salma Hayek stated she was no longer devout and did not believe in the Catholic Church's practices.
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April 25, 2009: Renewal of Vows
On April 25, 2009, Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault renewed their vows in Venice, Italy.
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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.
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2011: Illegal Immigrant Revelation
In a 2011 interview with V magazine, Salma Hayek mentioned that she was once an illegal immigrant in the United States.
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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.
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2015: Criticism of discrimination against women in Lebanon
Following her visit to Lebanon in 2015, Salma Hayek criticized the discrimination against women there.
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2015: Visit to Baabdat, Lebanon & Interview in Madrid
In 2015, Salma Hayek and her father visited Baabdat, Lebanon, to promote her movie "Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet". During an interview in Madrid, she described herself as fifty-percent Lebanese and fifty-percent Spanish.
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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.
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