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 gained initial fame in Mexico through the telenovela "Teresa" and the film "Midaq Alley." Hayek transitioned to Hollywood, securing roles in notable movies like "Desperado," "From Dusk till Dawn," "Wild Wild West," and "Dogma," establishing her presence in the American film industry.

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

1988: Un Nuevo Amanecer TV Series

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.

1990: TVyNovelas Award for Best Female Revelation

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

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), earning her a nomination for the Ariel Award for Best Actress.

2002: Nomination for Best Actress at the Academy Awards for Frida

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

2002: Frida Biopic Nomination

In 2002, Salma Hayek's portrayal of Frida Kahlo in the biopic Frida, which she also produced, made her the first Mexican actress to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

2002: Frida Film Release

In 2002, the biographical film Frida was released, where Salma Hayek served as a producer and starred as Frida Kahlo. Her portrayal made her the first Mexican actress to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

2003: Directing and Film Appearances

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.

2004: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Children Special for The Maldonado Miracle

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

2006: Ugly Betty Nomination

In 2006, Salma Hayek received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on Ugly Betty.

2006: 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.

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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.

2008: Awarded the 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, and Entertainment Weekly ranked her 17th in their list of the 25 Smartest People in TV.

2010: Grown Ups Comedy

In 2010, Salma Hayek achieved commercial success with the comedy Grown Ups.

2010: VH1 Do Something Awards Nomination

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

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.

2013: Grown Ups 2 Comedy

In 2013, Salma Hayek achieved further commercial success with the comedy Grown Ups 2.

2015: Tale of Tales Performance

In 2015, Salma Hayek earned critical acclaim for her performance in the drama Tale of Tales.

2017: The Hitman's Bodyguard and Beatriz at Dinner

In 2017, Salma Hayek starred in The Hitman's Bodyguard and earned critical acclaim for her performance in Beatriz at Dinner.

2021: Eternals Film and House of Gucci

In 2021, Salma Hayek played Ajak in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals, which became her highest-grossing live action film, and earned critical acclaim for her performance in House of Gucci.