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.
1923: Publication of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
In 1923, Kahlil Gibran's book "The Prophet" was published, which Salma Hayek later adapted into a film in 2014.
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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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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.
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1989: Teresa Telenovela
In 1989, Salma Hayek began her career in Mexico with a starring role in the telenovela "Teresa".
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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.
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1990: TVyNovelas Award for Best Female Revelation
In 1990, Salma Hayek earned the TVyNovelas Award for Best Female Revelation for her role in Teresa.
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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: End of Teresa
In 1991, Salma Hayek finished her role as Teresa in the telenovela "Teresa".
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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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1992: Dream On
In 1992, Salma Hayek secured guest-spots in television series such as Dream On.
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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.
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1994: Roadracers
In 1994, Salma Hayek appeared in Roadracers, her first collaboration with director Robert Rodriguez.
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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).
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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".
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1995: Desperado
In 1995, Salma Hayek starred opposite Antonio Banderas in "Desperado", her breakout film.
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1996: Named One of the 50 Most Beautiful People
In 1996, People Magazine named Salma Hayek as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
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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.
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1996: From Dusk till Dawn
In 1996, Salma Hayek appeared in the film "From Dusk till Dawn".
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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.
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1997: Armani Dress Voted Among Most Memorable
In 1997, the Armani dress Salma Hayek wore to the Academy Awards was voted by E! Entertainment as one of the five most memorable in Oscar history.
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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.
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1998: Spokeswoman for Revlon
In 1998, Salma Hayek was a spokeswoman for Revlon.
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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.
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1999: Wild Wild West & Dogma
In 1999, Salma Hayek appeared in the films "Wild Wild West" and "Dogma".
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1999: Ventanarosa Founded
In 1999, Salma Hayek founded her production company, Ventanarosa.
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1999: Dogma & Wild Wild West
In 1999, Salma Hayek starred in Kevin Smith's religious satire "Dogma" and the period Western "Wild Wild West".
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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2002: Frida
In 2002, Salma Hayek produced and starred as Frida Kahlo in the biographical film "Frida".
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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.
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2002: Spanish language commercials for Lincoln cars
In 2002, Salma Hayek was featured in a series of Spanish language commercials for Lincoln cars.
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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.
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2003: Named One of the 50 Most Beautiful People
In 2003, People Magazine named Salma Hayek as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
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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".
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2003: Once Upon a Time in Mexico
In 2003, Salma Hayek starred in "Once Upon a Time in Mexico".
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February 2004: Spokeswoman for Avon cosmetics
Since February 2004, Salma Hayek has been a spokeswoman for Avon cosmetics.
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2004: After the Sunset
In 2004, Salma Hayek starred in "After the Sunset".
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2004: After the Sunset
In 2004, Salma Hayek starred in Brett Ratner's action comedy "After the Sunset" alongside Pierce Brosnan.
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2004: Daytime Emmy Award
In 2004, Salma Hayek won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Children Special for "The Maldonado Miracle".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2005: Ranked on Maxim's Hot 100 list
In 2005, Maxim ranked Salma Hayek 34th on their Hot 100 list.
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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.
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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.
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2006: Ugly Betty
From 2006 to 2010, Salma Hayek worked on the ABC television comedy-drama "Ugly Betty", earning two Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
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2006: Included on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list
In 2006, FHM included Salma Hayek on their 100 Sexiest Women in the World list.
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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.
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2006: Campari ads
In 2006, Salma Hayek appeared in Campari ads, photographed by Mario Testino.
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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.
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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.
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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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July 2007: Ranked 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.
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July 2007: Sexiest Celebrity
In July 2007, a poll by E-Poll Market Research found Salma Hayek to be the "sexiest celebrity" among 3,000 public figures, with 65% of respondents using "sexy" to describe her.
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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: 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.
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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".
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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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2008: Named One of the 50 Most Beautiful People
In 2008, People Magazine named Salma Hayek as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
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2008: Co-founded Juice Generation's juice delivery program
In 2008, Salma Hayek co-founded Juice Generation's juice delivery program Cooler Cleanse.
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2008: Awarded Women in Film Lucy Award
In 2008, Salma Hayek was awarded the Women in Film Lucy Award, recognizing her work that enhanced the perception of women through television.
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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.
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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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2009: 30 Rock
From 2009 to 2013, Salma Hayek guest-starred on the NBC comedy series "30 Rock".
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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.
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2010: Ugly Betty
From 2006 to 2010, Salma Hayek worked on the ABC television comedy-drama "Ugly Betty", earning two Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
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2010: Grown Ups
In 2010, Salma Hayek achieved commercial success with the comedy "Grown Ups".
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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.
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2010: VH1 Do Something Awards nomination
In 2010, Salma Hayek's humanitarian work earned her a nomination for the VH1 Do Something Awards.
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2010: Ugly Betty concludes
In 2010, the American television series Ugly Betty, for which Salma Hayek served as an executive producer, ended its run.
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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.
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2011: Puss in Boots
In 2011, Salma Hayek lent her voice to the animated film "Puss in Boots".
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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2013: 30 Rock
From 2009 to 2013, Salma Hayek guest-starred on the NBC comedy series "30 Rock".
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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2015: Tale of Tales
In 2015, Salma Hayek earned critical acclaim for her performance in the drama "Tale of Tales".
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2016: Sausage Party
In 2016, Salma Hayek lent her voice to the animated film "Sausage Party".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2017: The Hitman's Bodyguard
In 2017, Salma Hayek appeared in "The Hitman's Bodyguard" and "Beatriz at Dinner".
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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.
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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.
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2018: Role in The Hummingbird Project
In 2018, Salma Hayek was cast as Eva Torres in The Hummingbird Project, a tech drama.
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September 2019: Featured on British Vogue Cover
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.
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2019: Role in Drunk Parents
In 2019, Salma Hayek appeared as Nancy Teagarten in the comedy Drunk Parents.
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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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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.
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2020: Hayek raises awareness for Vanessa Guillen's disappearance
In 2020, Salma Hayek raised awareness through her Instagram for the disappearance of Vanessa Guillen.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2021: Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2021, Salma Hayek was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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2021: Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2021, Salma Hayek was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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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.
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2022: Most Successful Films
In 2022, Hayek's films that have earned the most at the box office were recorded.
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2022: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
In 2022, Salma Hayek lent her voice for the animated film "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish".
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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.
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2023: Time 100
In 2023, Time magazine named Salma Hayek one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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