A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Salma Hayek.
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.
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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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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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: 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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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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2005: Ranked on Maxim's Hot 100 list
In 2005, Maxim ranked Salma Hayek 34th on their Hot 100 list.
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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: 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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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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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: 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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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: 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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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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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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2023: Time 100
In 2023, Time magazine named Salma Hayek one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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