History of Salma Hayek in Timeline
Salma Hayek is a Mexican and American actress and film producer. She initiated her acting career in Mexico, notably starring in the telenovela "Teresa" (1989-1991) and the film "Midaq Alley" (1995). Hayek gained prominence in Hollywood through roles in films like "Desperado" (1995), "From Dusk till Dawn" (1996), "Wild Wild West" (1999), and "Dogma" (1999), solidifying her status as a successful actress.
1923: Publication of The Prophet
In 1923, Kahlil Gibran's book The Prophet, which was later adapted into a film in 2014 with Salma Hayek as a producer and voice actor, was published.
September 2, 1966: Salma Hayek Born
On September 2, 1966, Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez was born in Mexico. She later became a successful actress and film producer.
1988: Un Nuevo Amanecer
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 starred in the telenovela "Teresa", marking an early role in her career.
1990: TVyNovelas Award
In 1990, Salma Hayek won the TVyNovelas Award for Best Female Revelation for her role in "Teresa".
1991: Teresa Telenovela and Move to Hollywood
In 1991, Salma Hayek concluded her role in the telenovela "Teresa". Following this, she moved to Hollywood to pursue a film career.
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".
1991: Teresa Telenovela
In 1991, Salma Hayek's successful Mexican telenovela "Teresa" concluded after running for two years and 125 episodes.
1993: The Sinbad Show and Mi Vida Loca
In 1993, Salma Hayek secured guest-spots in television series such as "The Sinbad Show" and a supporting role in the drama "Mi Vida Loca".
1994: Roadracers
In 1994, Salma Hayek appeared in the made-for-Showtime thriller "Roadracers", marking her first collaboration with director Robert Rodriguez.
1994: El callejón de los milagros (Miracle Alley)
In 1994, Salma Hayek was cast in "El callejón de los milagros (Miracle Alley)" as Alma. The film received critical acclaim and earned Hayek an Ariel Award nomination for Best Actress.
1995: Midaq Alley and Desperado
In 1995, Salma Hayek starred in the romantic drama "Midaq Alley" and also appeared in "Desperado", establishing herself in Hollywood.
1995: Desperado
In 1995, Salma Hayek starred opposite Antonio Banderas in "Desperado", which was her breakout film.
1996: One of People's 50 Most Beautiful
In 1996, People magazine named Salma Hayek one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
1996: From Dusk till Dawn, Follow Me Home, and Fled
In 1996, Salma Hayek appeared as a vampire queen in "From Dusk till Dawn" and also appeared in "Follow Me Home" and "Fled".
1996: From Dusk till Dawn
In 1996, Salma Hayek appeared in the film "From Dusk till Dawn", further establishing her presence in Hollywood.
1997: Fools Rush In and Breaking Up
In 1997, Salma Hayek starred in the romantic comedies "Fools Rush In" and "Breaking Up".
1997: Most Memorable Oscar Dress
The Armani dress Hayek wore to the 1997 Academy Awards was voted by E! Entertainment as one of the five most memorable in Oscar history.
1998: Approached Alfred Molina for Frida
In 1998, Salma Hayek approached Alfred Molina for the role of Diego Rivera in the movie Frida.
1998: Revlon Spokeswoman
In 1998, Salma Hayek became a spokeswoman for Revlon.
1998: 54, The Velocity of Gary and The Faculty
In 1998, Salma Hayek played roles in "54", "The Velocity of Gary", and "The Faculty".
1999: Ventanarosa Founded and El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba
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
In 1999, Salma Hayek starred in "Dogma" and "Wild Wild West".
1999: Wild Wild West and Dogma
In 1999, Salma Hayek starred in "Wild Wild West" and "Dogma", continuing her work in Hollywood films.
2000: Traffic, Timecode, Living It Up and Chain of Fools
In 2000, Salma Hayek had roles in "Traffic", "Timecode", "Living It Up", and "Chain of Fools".
2001: Acquisition of Rights for Ugly Betty
In 2001, Ben Silverman acquired the rights and scripts from the Colombian telenovela Yo Soy Betty La Fea, which would later be adapted by Salma Hayek into the American television series Ugly Betty.
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".
2002: Frida
In 2002, Salma Hayek starred as Frida Kahlo in the biographical film "Frida", which she also produced. Her performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
2002: Lincoln Cars Commercials
In 2002, Salma Hayek was featured in a series of Spanish language commercials for Lincoln cars.
2002: Academy Award Nomination
In 2002, Salma Hayek's performance as Frida Kahlo in Frida garnered her a nomination for Best Actress at the 75th Academy Awards.
2003: One of People's 50 Most Beautiful
In 2003, People magazine named Salma Hayek one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
2003: The Maldonado Miracle, Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and Once Upon a Time in Mexico
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
In 2003, Salma Hayek starred in "Once Upon a Time in Mexico", focusing more on action-centered roles.
February 2004: Avon Spokeswoman
In February 2004, Salma Hayek became a spokeswoman for Avon cosmetics.
2004: After the Sunset
In 2004, Salma Hayek starred in the action comedy "After the Sunset" as the girlfriend of a master thief.
2004: The Maldonado Miracle
In 2004, Salma Hayek won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Children Special for "The Maldonado Miracle".
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: Ugly Betty Project Planned for NBC
In 2004, the Ugly Betty project was initially intended as a half-hour sitcom for NBC but was later picked up by ABC for the 2006-2007 season.
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 in support of reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act.
2005: Maxim's Hot 100 List
In 2005, Maxim ranked Salma Hayek 34th on their Hot 100 list, and FHM included her on their 100 Sexiest Women in the World list.
2005: Cannes Film Festival, Nobel Peace Prize Concert and Te Amo Corazon
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 Monterrey-based anti-domestic violence groups.
2006: FHM's 100 Sexiest Women
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: Bandidas and Other Films
In 2006, Salma Hayek appeared in the Western comedy Bandidas alongside Penélope Cruz, playing bank robbers. She also starred in Ask the Dust, a period romance with Colin Farrell, and Lonely Hearts, a neo-noir crime drama where she portrayed Martha Beck with Jared Leto.
2006: Primetime Emmy Nomination
In 2006, Salma Hayek received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her work on Ugly Betty.
2006: Executive Producer and Guest Star in Ugly Betty
In 2006, Salma Hayek served as an executive producer for the American television series Ugly Betty, after adapting the story for American television. She also guest-starred as Sofia Reyes, a magazine editor. The show was a success.
March 9, 2007: Engagement and Pregnancy
On March 9, 2007, Salma Hayek confirmed her engagement to François-Henri Pinault and her pregnancy.
July 2007: Latino Power 50 Ranking
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.
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: "Sexiest Celebrity" Poll
A July 2007 poll by E-Poll Market Research found Salma Hayek to be the "sexiest celebrity" among a group of 3,000 public figures.
2007: CEO of Ventanarosa and Deal with ABC
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: Cameo in Across the Universe
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: Religious Views
In a 2007 interview, Salma Hayek stated that she was no longer devout and did not believe in the Church, though she clarified that she still believed in Jesus Christ and God.
2008: One of People's 50 Most Beautiful
In 2008, People magazine named Salma Hayek one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
2008: Co-founded Juice Generation's Cooler Cleanse
In 2008, Salma Hayek co-founded Juice Generation's juice delivery program Cooler Cleanse.
2008: 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.
April 3, 2009: Introduction of La Doña Watch
On April 3, 2009, Salma Hayek helped introduce La Doña, a watch by Cartier inspired by María Félix.
April 25, 2009: Vow Renewal
On April 25, 2009, Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault renewed their vows in Venice, Italy.
2009: Breastfeeding Advocacy in 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: Role in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
In 2009, Salma Hayek played Madame Truska, a woman with an indestructible beard, in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant, an adaptation of The Saga of Darren Shan book series. This marked her first acting project after the birth of her daughter.
2010: Grown Ups
In 2010, Salma Hayek achieved commercial success with the comedy "Grown Ups".
2010: Ugly Betty Concludes
In 2010, Salma Hayek ended her run as the executive producer in the American television series Ugly Betty.
2010: Nomination for VH1 Do Something Awards
In 2010, Salma Hayek's humanitarian work earned her a nomination for the VH1 Do Something Awards.
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: Voice Role in Puss in Boots and International Productions
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 As Luck Would Have It, earning award nominations.
2011: Knight of the Legion of Honour
In 2011, Salma Hayek was appointed Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, the highest French order of merit.
2011: Illegal Immigrant Interview
In a 2011 interview with V magazine, Salma Hayek mentioned that she was once an illegal immigrant in the United States for a brief period.
2012: Directing, Voice Acting, and Film Roles
In 2012, Salma Hayek directed Jada Pinkett Smith in the music video "Nada Se Compara", lent her voice to the animated film The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!, and played roles in the films Savages and Here Comes the Boom.
2013: Grown Ups 2
In 2013, Salma Hayek continued her commercial success with the comedy "Grown Ups 2".
2013: Reprising Role in Grown Ups 2
In 2013, Salma Hayek reprised her role in Grown Ups 2, which was a commercial success despite a negative critical response, similar to the first film.
2013: Launch of Chime for Change
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's 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: Producer and Voice Role in The Prophet and Film Appearances
In 2014, Salma Hayek produced and voiced the character of Kamila in The Prophet, adapted from the 1923 book by Kahlil Gibran. She also appeared in Muppets Most Wanted, Everly, and Some Kind of Beautiful.
2014: Foreword to "The Juice Generation"
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 17th-century Queen of Longtrellis in Tale of Tales, a European fantasy film directed by Matteo Garrone, 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".
2015: Visit to Baabdat, Lebanon and Interview in Madrid
In 2015, Salma Hayek visited Baabdat, Lebanon, with her father to promote her movie "Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet". During an interview in Madrid with Un Nuevo Día, she described herself as fifty-percent Lebanese and fifty-percent Spanish.
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 the role of Teresa del Taco in Sausage Party, an adult animated film. The film became the highest-grossing R-rated animated film of all time.
December 13, 2017: Op-Ed on Harvey Weinstein
On December 13, 2017, Salma Hayek published an op-ed in The New York Times detailing the harassment and abuse she experienced from film producer Harvey Weinstein during the production of Frida.
2017: Launched Blend It Yourself
In 2017, Salma Hayek and Eric Helms launched the beauty subscription delivery service Blend It Yourself, based on Hayek's personal beauty elixirs, which supplies subscribers with the prepared organic frozen smoothie and acai bowl ingredients.
2017: The Hitman's Bodyguard and Beatriz at Dinner
In 2017, Salma Hayek starred in "The Hitman's Bodyguard", achieving further commercial success, and received critical acclaim for her performance in "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 as a holistic medicine practitioner. She also appeared in How to Be a Latin Lover as the estranged sister and in The Hitman's Bodyguard as the wife of a convicted hitman.
2017: Release of The Hitman's Bodyguard
In 2017, Salma Hayek starred in The Hitman's Bodyguard, the film made an impressive $176.6 million globally.
2018: Role in The Hummingbird Project
In 2018, Salma Hayek was cast as Eva Torres, a high-frequency trading executive, in Kim Nguyen's tech drama The Hummingbird Project.
September 2019: British Vogue Cover
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: Role in Drunk Parents
In 2019, Salma Hayek starred as Nancy Teagarten, one half of a couple experiencing financial crises, in Fred Wolf's comedy Drunk Parents.
2019: Pinault Family Pledge to Notre Dame
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 starring Salma Hayek, Ryan Reynolds, and Samuel L. Jackson, was released to mediocre reviews.
November 5, 2021: Release of Eternals
On November 5, 2021, the Marvel Cinematic Universe picture Eternals, in which Salma Hayek portrayed Ajak, was released in the United States, generating a divergent critical response.
2021: House of Gucci and 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.
2021: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
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, based on the novel by Alessandro Baricco.
2022: Box Office Success
As of 2022, Hayek's films have earned significant amounts at the box office.
2022: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
In 2022, Salma Hayek voiced a character in "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish".
2023: Appearance in Black Mirror
In 2023, Salma Hayek appeared as herself in the episode "Joan Is Awful" of the Netflix anthology Black Mirror.
2023: Time 100 Most Influential
In 2023, Time magazine named Salma Hayek one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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