Salma Hayek Biography

Salma Hayek Early Life

Salma Hayek Jiménez (born September 2, 1966) is an Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated Mexican/American actress, Daytime Emmy-winning director, and an Emmy-nominated tv and film producer. Hayek has appeared in more than thirty films and performed as an actress outside of Hollywood in Mexico and Spain. Hayek's charitable work includes increasing awareness on violence against women and discrimination against immigrants.

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Salma Hayek, Adrian Grenier among stars at Global Green's pre-Oscar party

02/22/2008

Salma Hayek, Oliver Stone, Bill Maher and Adrian Grenier were among the stars who toasted Hollywood's commitment to the environment at the fifth annual Global Green pre-Oscar party.

The event, held Wednesday at Avalon nightclub, featured earth-friendly furniture and lighting, organic cocktails and performances by Michelle Branch, Damien Rice and the Oscar-nominated stars of "Once," Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova.

Hayek, who serves on the local Global Green board, said ... (read more)

Salma Hayek Shows Off Baby Valentina

11/27/2007

image hosted by SuperPhotoSpace.com Salma Hayek has gone public with her new baby by posing for an official family snapshot, taken by her publicity agency’s top photographer.

Salma Hayek's breasts are a present from God

11/23/2007

Salma Hayek, famed for her curvy figure, used to be flat-chested when she was younger and regularly prayed for a bigger bust.

She even put her hands in holy water to try and make a miracle happen.

She said: "My mother and I stopped at a church during a road trip we were making from our home in Mexico.

"When we went inside the church, I prayed for the miracle that I wanted to happen. I put my hands in holy water and said, 'Please God, give me some ... (read more)

Salma Hayek Gives Birth to Baby Girl

09/27/2007

Salma Hayek gave birth to a baby girl, Valentina Paloma Pinault, on September 21. "Mother and child are doing well," said publicist Carl Ross in a statement. No further details are released.
It is the first child for the 41-year-old actress, who is engaged to French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault.

Hayek, who has appeared in more than thirty films, is currently enjoying success as an executive producer of the hit U.S. TV series Ugly Betty. She is also chief executive ... (read more)

Salma Hayek Signs TV Deal

05/28/2007

SALMA HAYEK has signed a deal to produce a series of new shows following her success as executive producer on UGLY BETTY. US television network ABC has struck a deal with Hayek and producing partner Jose Tamez to work on new projects for the studio through their company, Ventanarosa Productions, according to the Hollywood Reporter. It is the second producing pact for the former Hollywood actress. Last month (Apr07) the duo launched a film company, Ventanazul, in partnership with MGM to develop, ... (read more)

Salma Hayek Planning Secret December Wedding

05/28/2007

SALMA HAYEK is planning a secret winter wedding but she isn't letting anyone know where it will be. The actress and fiance Francois-Henri Pinault have set a date for December (07), according to American magazine Life + Style - just after the Frida star gives birth to the couple's first child. And insider tells the publication, "It'll be an intimate ceremony sometime during the holidays," adding that close pals Penelope Cruz and Ashley Judd may serve as bridesmaids.

Salma Hayek And Penelope Cruz Are Sisters, Not Lovers!

01/28/2007

Penelope Cruz has quashed rumors of her being in a gay relationship with best friend Salma Hayek, insisting they just are as sisters, and not lesbian lovers.

According to ANI, both cinema stars were close pals for 6 years and photos had surfaced recently that suggested that they were perhaps more than just friends. One example is the provocative picture of them on the red carpet where Cruz is grabbing Hayek's backside.

However, on recently Late Show With David Letterman, when ... (read more)

Salma Hayek's Hero Dog

01/28/2007

Salma Hayek has her dog Diva to express gratitude for saving her life hours before the Golden Globe Awards after the pooch alerted her to a gas leak, according to FemaleFirst.

The Hollywood actress was trying to sleep off a headache when dog Diva woke her up by grabbing at her sleeve and attempted to get Hayek out of the house.

A sleepy actress right away smelled gas as vapors filled her house.

Salma Hayek To Announce Oscar Nominees

01/28/2007

Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek will help announce the nominees for the 79th annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., next week.

Hayek will join Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis in unveiling nominations in 10 of the 24 award categories during an 8:30 a.m. (EST) news conference at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, the academy said Wednesday.

Hayek was nominated for Best Actress in 2002 for her portrayal of artist ... (read more)

Salma Hayek Tops Best Nude Scenes of 2006

12/28/2006

SALMA HAYEK and COLIN FARRELL's naked tryst in movie ASK THE DUST has won the best nude movie scene of 2006.
The pair's steamy skinny-dipping clinch in the ROBERT TOWNE-directed film was awarded the top flesh-baring accolade by film review website Mr.Skin.com.

GRETCHEN MOL was given second place in the annual rankings for her portrayal of 1950s pin-up BETTIE PAGE in THE NOTORIOUS BETTIE PAGE, while other winners included JENNIFER ANISTON for THE BREAK UP and KELLY BROOK for ... (read more)