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 starring in the Mexican telenovela *Teresa* and the film *Midaq Alley*. Transitioning to Hollywood, she appeared in successful movies such as *Desperado*, *From Dusk till Dawn*, *Wild Wild West*, and *Dogma*, solidifying her presence in the American film industry.

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

1988: First Screen Appearance in Un Nuevo Amanecer

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: Wins TVyNovelas Award for Teresa

In 1990, Salma Hayek earned the TVyNovelas Award for Best Female Revelation for her work in the telenovela Teresa.

1996: Named one of the 50 most beautiful people

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

2002: Nominations for 'Frida'

In 2002, Salma Hayek's performance as Frida Kahlo in the movie '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: Nominated for Academy Award for Frida

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

2003: Named one of the 50 most beautiful people (again)

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

2004: Daytime Emmy Award win

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 and FHM's Sexiest Women

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: Featured on FHM's Sexiest Women list

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

2006: Emmy nomination for Ugly Betty

In 2006, Salma Hayek received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series as an executive producer for her work on 'Ugly Betty'.

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July 2007: Ranked in 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: Named "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.

2007: Ranked on Maxim's Hot 100

In 2007, Maxim ranked Salma Hayek 90th on their Hot 100 list.

2008: Named one of the 50 most beautiful people (third time)

In 2008, People magazine once again named Salma Hayek as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.

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