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 launched her career in Mexico with roles in 'Teresa' and 'Midaq Alley'. She quickly gained prominence in Hollywood, starring in popular movies such as 'Desperado', 'From Dusk till Dawn', 'Wild Wild West', and 'Dogma'.

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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, earning her the TVyNovelas Award for Best Debut Actress.

1990: TVyNovelas Award for Best Female Revelation

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

1994: Role in '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.

1995: Breakthrough role in 'Desperado'

In 1995, Salma Hayek starred opposite Antonio Banderas in Desperado, which became her breakout film.

1996: Named one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People

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

1997: Armani dress voted one of the most memorable in Oscar history

The Armani dress Salma Hayek wore to the 1997 Academy Awards was voted by E! Entertainment as one of the five most memorable in Oscar history.

2002: Nomination for Academy Award for Best Actress

In 2002, Salma Hayek produced and starred in the biopic Frida, portraying Frida Kahlo, which led to her becoming the first Mexican actress to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

2002: Starring in 'Frida'

In 2002, Salma Hayek starred in and produced the biographical film Frida, portraying Frida Kahlo, and received nominations for Best Actress at the Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and British Academy Film Awards.

2002: Nominated for Best Actress at the 75th Academy Awards for Frida

In 2002, Salma Hayek's performance as Frida Kahlo in Frida earned her nominations for Best Actress at the 75th Academy Awards, among others.

2003: Directing 'The Maldonado Miracle' and appearing in 'Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over' and 'Once Upon a Time in Mexico'

In 2003, Salma Hayek produced and directed The Maldonado Miracle, winning a Daytime Emmy Award, and appeared in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and Once Upon a Time in Mexico, reprising her role from Desperado.

2003: Named one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People

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

2004: 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.

2004: Won Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Children Special

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.

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 work on 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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2006: Emmy Nominations for 'Ugly Betty'

In 2006, Salma Hayek received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her work on the ABC television comedy-drama Ugly Betty.

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July 2007: Named sexiest celebrity

In July 2007, E-Poll Market Research found Salma Hayek to be the "sexiest celebrity" among a group of 3,000 public figures.

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.

2007: Ranked on Maxim's Hot 100 list and named "sexiest celebrity"

In 2007, Salma Hayek was ranked 90th on Maxim's Hot 100 list. Also, in July 2007, a poll by E-Poll Market Research found Hayek to be the "sexiest celebrity".

2008: Awarded the Women in Film Lucy Award

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

2008: Named one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People

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

2010: Emmy Nominations for 'Ugly Betty'

In 2010, Salma Hayek received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her work on the ABC television comedy-drama Ugly Betty.

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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.

2011: Puss in Boots and International Roles

In 2011, Salma Hayek voiced Kitty Softpaws in "Puss in Boots" and obtained Hispanic roles in the French drama "Americano" and the Spanish "As Luck Would Have It", earning award nominations for the latter two.