Salma Hayek's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Salma Hayek.

Salma Hayek is a Mexican and American actress and film producer who started her career in Mexico, notably in the telenovela Teresa and the film Midaq Alley. She transitioned to Hollywood, gaining recognition through roles in movies like Desperado, From Dusk till Dawn, Wild Wild West, and Dogma, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the film industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1988: First Screen Appearance

In 1988, Salma Hayek made her first screen appearance in the television series Un Nuevo Amanecer, which earned her the TVyNovelas Award for Best Debut Actress.

1990: TVyNovelas Award

In 1990, Salma Hayek earned the TVyNovelas Award for Best Female Revelation.

1996: Named one of People's 50 most beautiful people

In 1996, People Magazine named Salma Hayek one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.

2002: Frida Release and Acclaim

In 2002, Salma Hayek produced and starred as Frida Kahlo in the biographical film Frida, receiving critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

2002: Nominated for Best Actress for Frida

In 2002, Salma Hayek received nominations for Best Actress for her performance as Frida Kahlo in 'Frida' at the 75th Academy Awards, the 61st Golden Globe Awards, the 53rd British Academy Television Awards and the 9th Screen Actors Guild Awards.

2003: Named one of People's 50 most beautiful people

In 2003, People Magazine named Salma Hayek one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.

2003: Directing and Acting 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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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 for The Maldonado Miracle

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

2005: Ranked on Maxim's Hot 100 and FHM's 100 Sexiest Women lists

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.

2006: Included on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World list

In 2006, FHM included Salma Hayek on their 100 Sexiest Women in the World list.

2006: Received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Ugly Betty

In 2006, Salma Hayek received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her work on 'Ugly Betty', one for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series and the other for Outstanding Comedy Series as an executive producer.

2006: Executive Producer and Guest Star in Ugly Betty

In 2006, Salma Hayek served as an executive producer and guest-starred in the American television series Ugly Betty, which was adapted from the Colombian telenovela Yo Soy Betty La Fea. The show was a critical and audience success.

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July 2007: Ranked 4th 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.

July 2007: Found to be the "sexiest celebrity" by E-Poll Market Research

In July 2007, an E-Poll Market Research poll found Salma Hayek to be the "sexiest celebrity" among a group of 3,000 public figures, with 65 percent of respondents using the term "sexy" to describe her.

2008: Named one of People's 50 most beautiful people

In 2008, People Magazine named Salma Hayek one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.

2008: Awarded the Women in Film Lucy Award

In 2008, Salma Hayek was awarded the Women in Film Lucy Award, recognizing her creative works that enhanced the perception of women through television. Entertainment Weekly also ranked her 17th in their list of the 25 Smartest People in TV.

2010: Nominated for the VH1 Do Something Awards

In 2010, Salma Hayek's humanitarian work earned her a nomination for the VH1 Do Something Awards.

2011: Voiced Kitty Softpaws in Puss in Boots and Acted in International Productions

In 2011, Salma Hayek voiced Kitty Softpaws in Puss in Boots, a spin-off of the Shrek franchise that was a commercial success and received positive reviews. Additionally, she acted in two international productions, Americano and As Luck Would Have It, earning award nominations for her roles.

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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.

2017: Starred in Beatriz at Dinner, How to Be a Latin Lover, and The Hitman's Bodyguard

In 2017, Salma Hayek played a holistic medicine practitioner in Beatriz at Dinner, earning her an Independent Spirit Film Award nomination. She also appeared in the comedy How to Be a Latin Lover and starred in the action comedy The Hitman's Bodyguard.

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