Born Sept. 2, 1966
Salma Hayek is a Mexican actress, director and producer, and remains one of the most prominent Mexican figures in Hollywood. Hayek was born in Veracruz, Mexico. She received her debut role in Teresa (1989), a Mexican telenovela. Her first Hollywood starring role was opposite Antonio Banderas in 1995’s Desperado. The starlet founded her own film production company, Ventanarosa, in 2002, around the same time she starred in and directed the film Frida, which landed her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Hayek was also executive producer of the critically acclaimed ABC sitcom Ugly Betty.
After a vicious public court battle, Salma Hayek’s billionaire husband settled with model (and former lover) Linda Evangelista. Francois-Henri Pinault had a brief affair with Evangelista back in 2006 when he was separated from Mexican actress Salma Hayek. The affair led to a son, 5-year-old Augustin, and Pinault sued the French billionaire for child support.
Pinault allegedly wanted Evangelista to have an abortion, and...
Mother’s Day is less than a week away and we are celebrating early by taking a look at our favorite Latina celebrity moms and their advice on motherhood. As if mothers don’t offer enough advice right? Well, a little extra consejos never hurt anyone...
Whether it’s movies, endorsements or commercial ads, Salma Hayek knows exactly how to get our attention! We are counting down five of the Mexican star's best commercials because - well, why not? Let us know which is your favorite!
The NYC Tribeca Film Festival kicks off its 11th year tonight. The revered festival, co-founded by Robert De Niro, will run from through April 29. Latina favorite Rosario Dawson will serve as judge in the TAA Creative Promise Award—Narrative category along with Cuba Gooding, Jr., Mekhi Phifer and Gabourey Sidibe. Additionally, the festival will feature a slew of promising films and docs featuring Hollywood Latino heavy hitters (Salma Hayek...
Happy Tuesday chismosos! We have your much-needed pick-me-up below:
- The Grown Ups co-stars, Salma Hayek and Kevin James are together again! Hayek and James were recently in Mexico promoting their upcoming flick, Here Comes The Boom, about a high school science teacher (played by James) who poses as a martial arts pro to save the...
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