Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek is a Mexican-American film actress, producer, and former model. She began her career in Mexico starring in the telenovela Teresa and starred in the film El Callejón de los Milagrosfor which she was nominated for an Ariel Award. In 1991 Hayek moved to Hollywood and came to prominence with roles in movies such as Desperado, Dogma, and Wild Wild West...
NationalityMexican
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth2 September 1966
CityCoatzacoalcos, Mexico
CountryMexico
I have tried my whole life to represent my Mexican roots with honor and pride.
Every woman who thinks she is the only victim of violence has to know that there are many more.
After doing a juice cleanse, I'm motivated to eat healthier and not emotionally. Cleansing is like my meditation. It makes me stop, focus and think about what I'm putting into my body. I'm making a commitment to my health and hitting the reset button.
When you are passionate about life, it keeps you young. Sometimes I wake up at 4:00 am just to see how my roses look.
...you have to understand that motherhood has to be your priority. It's important work.
I had to endure the worst time of all in terms of racial discrimination in Hollywood when I first started out. It was inconcievable to American directors and producers that a Mexican woman could have a lead role.
If I go on a diet and work out, I'm always in a bad mood. I'd rather be a little heavier but nice.
Some men have a silly theory about beautiful women - that somewhere along the line they'll turn into a monster. That movie gave them a chance to watch it happen.
I'll tell you, there is nothing better in life than being a late bloomer. I believe that success can happen at any time and at any age.
I'm not a skinny girl. I push it. I'm at the limit of chubbiness at all times, but I'm happy at all times.
You want to do movies that your children can watch, and that your children can have fun at and enjoy the experience of shooting.
Producing is hell, writing is frustrating, acting is really satisfying, directing is heaven.
I think I'm very good at adjusting to anything and to any situation, and if you are good at being in the moment and adjusting, you can actually have a clear vision of what to do with things or how to do things.
I just love life. I'm excited about things in life. I think that if you're excited about life, you are excited about waking up and doing things with your life every day.