Salma Hayek
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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
Salma Hayek quotes about
We're a combination of extremely girlie girls who have a strong sense of justice.
I say that the most liberating thing about beauty is realizing that you are the beholder.
This is not love. It is a crime... You can't look the other way just because you have not experienced domestic violence with your own flesh.
Life is tough; and if you have the ability to laugh at it, you have the ability to enjoy it.
In fighting for women, we fight for humanity. We fight for the future -- for everyone.
I know the only reason that I haven't gotten many good parts is because I am Latin - and they tell it to my face a lot of times.
You can have a spiritual awakening and discover a new side of you at any age. And best of all, love can happen at any age. Life can just start to get exciting when you're in your 40s and 50s. You have to believe that.
No woman has to be a victim of physical abuse. Women have to feel like they are not alone.
You can be a thousand different women. It's your choice which one you want to be. It's about freedom and sovereignty. You celebrate who you are. You say, 'This is my kingdom.'
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.
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 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.
I'm concerned about my daughter because she will not believe in Santa Claus. No matter what I say to her, she just doesn't buy it, and she's 2. I refuse to give it up. I say, 'There is a Santa Claus,' and she says, 'Okay, Mommy. In pretend world, right?' She really doesn't believe.
Everybody has a weakness. Mine is food.