Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek

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.

Watch: Salma Hayek's PSA for Dora the Explorer

A bunch of Latino stars have teamed up with the creators of Dora the Explorer to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the iconic cartoon character. Dora's impact on Hispanic children has been undeniable and many parents credit the little explorer with helping them ensure that their kids are bilingual.

Salma Hayek recently recorded a PSA for alongside Dora the Explorer for a school readiness program entitled Beyond the Backpack. The new initiative aims to tell parents all about the importance of preparing...

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Steppin' Out: August 3 - 6

Jessica Alba, Common and Rosario Dawson join together for a good cause. Plus, Roberto Martinez, Nicole Richie, Alejandro Sanz and more!

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Hermanas We Heart

We chicas spend a considerable amount of time trying to find The One—no wonder there are so many romantic comedies out there!  But the truth is that some of the most rewarding relationships we have are the ones with our hermanas, whether they be tied to us by blood that (as in Selena Gomez’s new movie, Ramona and Beezus) or by friendship. And there are some great movies that reflect that.

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Robert Rodriguez's Best Bad Girls

Since filmmaker Robert Rodriguez produced Predators, the reboot of the 80s franchise dropping in theaters across the country tonight, we weren't at all surprised to learn that Alice Braga's character, Isabelle, is seriously badass. After all, Rodriguez loves to fill his films with strong women who wreak as much havoc as the male characters—something he attributes to having grown up with five sisters. Say whatever you will about what they do for a living (no one in Rodriguez’s films is a saint), his female...

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Steppin' Out: July 5 - 9

Salma Hayek takes her daughter to Disneyland. Plus, Shakira, Jessica Alba, Kelis and more!

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Best Dressed: White

Bright white ensembles and colorful accessories make a bold statement on the red carpet against the glowing skin tones of these Latina starlets.

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Salma Hayek Tells How Her Hairdresser Saved Her Life

Salma Hayek Pinault recently appeared on Lopez Tonight and poked fun at herself in the video of her running (in 5-inch heels) from a snake that crashed an interview she did with her and Grown Ups co-stars Maya Rudolph and Maria Bello. "It's important that people see all sides of me," she joked when Lopez commended her for not trying to make people stop showing the clip. In the end, Hayek Pinault...

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Steppin' Out: June 28 - July 2

Javier Bardem and Julia Roberts Eat Pray Love in Cancun. Plus, Camila Alves, Jessica Alba, Eva Mendes and more!

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Salma Hayek's Four Funniest Moments!

This weekend, Salma Hayek-Pinault costars in the family movie Grown Ups, as the uptight clothes designer wife of Adam Sandler, one of five childhood friends who reunite for a weekend in a lakeside cabin. Salma looks amazing and she plays the ice queen very well, but we couldn’t help but leave the theater less than satisfied.

Why were we left wanting more? Because Salma Hayek utters exactly ONE funny line in the whole movie! Granted, it was a good one (“That was a man’s ass?” she asks, as David Spade’s...

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7 Best Swimsuits for Your Body Type

Ready or not, it’s beach season! To help you look your best while lounging poolside, we asked Heather Gross—style expert and buyer for intimate apparel company Bare Necessities—to share her advice on how you can select the most flattering swimsuit for your body type this summer. Just pick the Latina celeb whose body type best matches your own, soak in these tips on choosing the ideal suit for your shape, and then gear up for some stylish fun in the sun.

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