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. 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.

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

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.

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1990: TVyNovelas Award

In 1990, Salma Hayek won the TVyNovelas Award for Best Female Revelation for her role in "Teresa".

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.

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.

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: 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.

2004: Daytime Emmy Award

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

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.

2006: FHM's 100 Sexiest Women

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

2006: Primetime Emmy Nomination

In 2006, Salma Hayek received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her work on Ugly Betty.

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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.

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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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