Salma Hayek Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Children, Family, Biography

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Husband: François-Henri Pinault

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 58 Years

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Birth Name	Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez
Full Name	Salma Valgarma Hayek Pinault
Nickname	La Nadora (trans. The Swimmer)
Profession(s)	• Actor • Film Producer
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 2" (158 cm)
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Brown
Career
Debut	As an Actor • TV (Mexican): Nuevo amanecer (1988) as 'Fabiola' (Las Estrellas) • Film (American): Mi Vida Loca (1993) as 'Gata' Jesse Borrego as Juan "El Duran" Temido As a Producer • Film (Spanish): El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba (1999)
Awards, Honours	1989 • Best Debut Actress award for the television series 'Nuevo amanecer' at the 7th TVyNovelas Awards 1990 • Best Female Revelation award for the television series 'Teresa' at the 8th TVyNovelas Awards 1996 • Best Newcomer award for the film 'El callejón de los milagros' at Mexican Cinema Journalists Awards 2000 • Favorite Supporting Actress - Action award for the film 'Wild Wild West' at the 6th Blockbuster Entertainment Awards 2001 • Woman of the Year Award by Glamour 2002 • Outstanding Individual Performance in a Made for Television Movie award for 'In the Time of the Butterflies' at the 7th ALMA Awards 2003 • Goldene Kamera award for the Best International Actress for the film 'Frida' • Best Actress – Film award for 'Frida' at Imagen Awards • Celebration of Diversity Award at the 14th Producers Guild of America Awards 2004 • Outstanding Directing in a Children/Youth/Family Special award for the film 'The Maldonado Miracle' at the 31st Daytime Emmy Awards 2006 • Artist of the Year Award by Harvard Foundation 2008 • Anthony Quinn Award for Industry Excellence at the 11th ALMA Awards 2012 • Best International Actress award at the 64th Bambi Awards 2013 • Medallion of Excellence in the Arts and Entertainment by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute in Washington D.C. 2015 • Humanitarian Award at the 17th Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Gala in Washington D.C 2018 • Franca Sozzani Award at the 75th Venice International Film Festival • Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award by UNICEF (14 April) 2021 • Kering Women in Motion Award at the Cannes Film Festival 2022 • IMDb "Icon" STARmeter Award
Personal Life
Date of Birth	2 September 1966 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024)	58 Years
Birthplace	Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico
Zodiac sign	Virgo
Signature
Nationality	• Mexican • American • French
Hometown	Coatzacoalcos
School	• Academy of the Sacred Heart, Coteau, Louisiana • Ramtha's School of Enlightenment (RSE), Yelm, Washington • Stella Adler Studio of Acting, New York
College/University	Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México (UIA) (dropout)
Educational Qualification	High School Graduate
Religion	Christianity (Catholicism)
Ethnicity	Mexican-Arab
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies
Controversies	Sundance Talk Backlash: At a 2017 Sundance Film Festival luncheon, Salma Hayek, actor Shirley MacLaine, and former Daily Show correspondent Jessica Williams discussed women's empowerment in the film industry. During the conversation about race and privilege, Hayek asked Jessica a question many found offensive: "Who are you when you're not black and you're not a woman?" This comment led to backlash as many thought it was rude. Hayek, however, later apologised on Instagram, saying her words were misunderstood and that she supports the empowerment of Black women and women of color. She said the discussion was meant to be respectful and was disappointed it was portrayed as a fight. check sources IndieWire Promoting 'American Dirt': In January 2020, Salma Hayek got into trouble for promoting a book called American Dirt without reading it first. The book, picked by television host Oprah Winfrey for her book club, tells the story of a Mexican woman running from a drug cartel. While some people praised it, many Latino and Mexican-American readers were upset because the book was written by a non-Mexican author and, according to them, showed a false and stereotypical picture of Mexican life and immigration. Salma said she got excited after hearing about the book and wanted to support Oprah, so she shared a post about it on Instagram. After realising the issue, she apologised and admitted she had not read the book and soon deleted the post. check sources NBC News Salma and Nicole’s Awkward Moment: On 30 September 2024, Salma Hayek and actor Nicole Kidman had a brief awkward moment at Paris Fashion Week that was caught on camera. Salma gently placed her hand on Nicole to turn her toward photographers for pictures. However, Nicole quickly pulled her hand away and turned to greet Katy Perry instead. The two then exchanged a few serious words, which many thought showed tension. However, sources later said it was just a brief, awkward moment caused by the busy photo shoot, and there was no real conflict between them. check sources The Economic Times
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Boyfriends	• Edward Atterton (actor) (1997-1999) • Edward Norton (actor, director) (1999-2003) • Josh Lucas (actor) (2003-2004) • Colin Farrell (actor) (2004) (rumoured) • François-Henri Pinault (businessman) (2006-2007)
Engagement Date	9 March 2007
Marriage Date	14 February 2009
Marriage Place	Paris
Family
Husband/Spouse	François-Henri Pinault (businessman)
Children	Son- None Daughter- Valentina Paloma Pinault (born on 21 September 2007)
Parents	Father- Sami Hayek Domínguez (businessman) Mother- Diana Jiménez Medina (opera singer, talent scout)
Siblings	Brother- Sami Hayek (furniture designer) Sister- None
Favourites
Film	The Prophet (2014)
Food	Grill Corn On The Cob
Singer	Fairuz
Song(s)	'Riptide' by Vance Joy, 'Formidable' by Stromae
Cuisine	Mexican
Perfume(s)	Knot Bottega Veneta, Narciso Rodriguez
Restaurant(s)	'Pujol' in Mexico, 'O Ya' in Boston
Holiday Destination(s)	Bora Bora, London, Greece, Monaco
Style Quotient
Car Collection	• BMW X5 • Lexus RX • Audi A8 L • Chevrolet Suburban • Lexus NX 350h F-Sport • Land Rover Range Rover • 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)	$7-8 million per project (as of 2025)
Assets/Properties	A mansion in Bel Air, Los Angeles (worth $20 million) (bought in 2007)
Net Worth (approx.)	$200 million (as of 2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek has Lebanese roots through her father, whose family is from Baabdat, Lebanon. He works as an oil executive and owns an industrial-equipment company in Mexico. On her mother’s side, she comes from Spanish ancestry.
Salma grew up in an affluent household where Catholic beliefs played an important role.

A childhood picture of Salma Hayek
As a child, Salma used to sit by a pink window in her house and dream for hours. Her first big dream was not to be an actress but to become the President of Mexico and make the country better for everyone.
At 12, she attended the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, but was expelled for mischief. She then completed her education back in Mexico.

Salma Hayek (right) during her days as a student at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, Louisiana
She was actively involved in activities like gymnastics during her early years.

Salma Hayek performing a gymnastic move
Salma was diagnosed with dyslexia during her school days.
Salma graduated from high school at the age of 15. Although she was accepted to a top university in Mexico at that age, her father asked her to wait until she was 16 before starting college because he thought she was too young to move away from home.
At 16, Hayek began studying Political Science and International Relations at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico, hoping to become a diplomat, but eventually realised her true passion was working in films.
At 18, Salma told her father over lunch that she was leaving college to become an actress. Though her father was initially upset, he agreed to let her take acting classes, thinking it was temporary. But, she never returned to college and later realised her true passion was actually behind the camera, not just acting.
She later started receiving opportunities, but they did not last long.
Hayek has often spoken about her severe stage fright. She said it gives her anxiety attacks and makes live performances very difficult. She once recalled that during a children’s play in her early days in Mexico, she was so overwhelmed that they had to drag her from the parking lot to finish the show.
Salma appeared as ‘Teresa Chavero Martínez’ in the Mexican television series ‘Teresa’ (1989-1990), which aired on Las Estrellas.

Salma Hayek as ‘Teresa Chavero Martínez’ in the television series ‘Teresa’ (1989-1990)
In 1991, Salma moved from Mexico to Los Angeles, US, to pursue her dream of making it in Hollywood. She lived as an illegal immigrant in the U.S. for a short time after her visa expired that same year.
During her early time in Los Angeles, Salma faced many challenges. She struggled with limited English skills and dealt with racial discrimination in Hollywood. But to overcome the odds, she began learning English and trained in acting under the guidance of the renowned Stella Adler.
She learnt English within a year and got her first role in the American film ‘Mi Vida Loca’ (1993).

Salma Hayek (as Gata) and Jesse Borrego (as Juan El Duran Temido) in the film Mi Vida Loca (1993)
Her appearance as ‘Carolina’ in the action film ‘Desperado’ (1995) helped her establish in Hollywood.
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In 1996, she played the role of ‘Santanico Pandemonium’ in the American action horror film ‘From Dusk till Dawn.’

Salma Hayek as ‘Santanico Pandemonium’ in a still from the film ‘From Dusk till Dawn’ (1996)
Hayek has worked in many other films, including ‘Fled’ (1996) (American), ‘No One Writes to the Colonel’ (1999) (Spanish), ‘Hotel’ (2001) (British-Italian), and ‘Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant’ (2009) (American).

Salma Hayek as Madame Truska in a still from the film ‘Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant’ (2009)
She has also worked in a few short films like ‘Sístole diástole’ (1997) (Spanish), ‘I Saved My Belly Dancer’ (2016), and ’11th Hour’ (2017).

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Salma Hayek in the short film ‘I Saved My Belly Dancer’ (2016)
Salma met actor Edward Atterton through mutual friends in 1997. They later began dating. Edward even moved to Los Angeles to be with her. The duo was together for almost three years before ending their relationship in early 2000.

Salma Hayek with Edward Atterton
In 1998, Salma became spokeswoman for Revlon, an American beauty and cosmetic brand.

Salma Hayek (second from the right) while posing for Revlon
In 1999, she founded a production company named ‘Ventanarosa’ (trans. ‘pink window’) – a tribute to the window by which she used to dream as a child.
Salma met actor Edward Norton in 1999 through mutual friends; however, some reports say they were introduced by their chiropractor. They started dating soon after and were together for about four years. The duo broke up in 2003, and the news was accidentally shared by a child actor from ‘Spy Kids 3: Game Over.’

Salma Hayek with Edward Norton
In 2001, Hayek modelled for luxury brand Chopard. The following year, she appeared in Spanish-language commercials for Lincoln cars.
In 2002, Salma Hayek starred in and produced ‘Frida,’ portraying iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. The role earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, making her the first Mexican woman to receive this recognition.
Hayek began dating actor Josh Lucas in 2003, shortly after her breakup with Norton. They, however, split up in 2004 because they were working in different countries and did not get to spend enough time together.
In 2004, Salma and actor Colin Farrell sparked dating rumours after working together on the film ‘Ask the Dust.’ Though they never confirmed the relationship, they were often seen together looking close. Their rumoured romance lasted a few months before ending later that year.

Salma Hayek (as Camilla Lopez) and Colin Farrell (as Arturo Bandini) in the film ‘Ask the Dust’ (2006)
In February 2004, she became spokesperson for Avon Products.
Salma often speaks out against violence towards women and discrimination faced by immigrants. On 19 July 2005, she even testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary in support of reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act.

Salma Hayek at the UN presenting the 2nd Avon Communications Awards, recognizing global efforts to end violence against women
In February 2006, she donated $25,000 to a women’s shelter in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, and contributed another $50,000 to organizations in Monterrey working to stop domestic violence.
Salma Hayek met French billionaire François-Henri Pinault at a gala in Venice, Italy, in 2006. They began dating soon after, and by 2007, they were engaged and expecting their first child.

Salma Hayek with François-Henri Pinault
In 2008, Hayek became the co-founder of Cooler Cleanse, a program that delivers fresh juices.
Salma believes in contributing to society. She has worked with UNICEF for over a decade, supporting causes like refugee aid, maternal health, and ending domestic violence.
During her visit to Sierra Leone with UNICEF in September 2008, Hayek breastfed a newborn whose mother was unable to nurse. She took this step to raise awareness, fight the negative views about breastfeeding, and support better nutrition for infants.

Salma Hayek breastfeeding a newborn during her visit to Sierra Leone with UNICEF in September 2008
Salma also works with Procter & Gamble (P&G) and UNICEF to help fight tetanus. For every pack of Pampers sold, P&G donates enough money to provide one tetanus vaccine; Hayek is the spokesperson for this campaign.

2 October 2008: Salma Hayek spoke at the UN in Geneva to launch the Pampers/UNICEF ‘One Pack = One Vaccine’ campaign, supporting efforts to fight maternal and newborn tetanus
Salma and Pinault got married on Valentine’s Day in 2009 at the City Hall of the Sixth Arrondissement in Paris, France, and later held a lavish second ceremony in Venice. In 2018, they renewed their vows during a surprise ceremony in Bora Bora.
On 3 April 2009, Salma Hayek presented Cartier’s La Doña watch, inspired by iconic Mexican actress María Félix, in Geneva, Switzerland.
In 2010, Hayek was nominated for the VH1’s Do Something Awards in recognition of her humanitarian efforts.
In 2011, Salma played the role of ‘Luisa Gómez’ in the Spanish film ‘La chispa de la vida’ (2011).

A poster of the film ‘La chispa de la vida’ (2011)
Salma has voice several animated characters over the years, including Kitty Softpaws in ‘Puss in Boots’ (2011) and ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ (2022), Kamilla in ‘Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet’ (2014), and Theresa del Taco in ‘Sausage Party’ (2016).

Salma Hayek voicing the character Kitty Softpaws for the film ‘Puss in Boots’ (2011)
In 2013, Hayek teamed up with singer Beyoncé and fashion designer Frida Giannini to launch ‘Chime for Change,’ a Gucci campaign promoting women’s empowerment.

Salma Hayek at the launch of ‘Chime for Change’ at The Westin in Long Beach, California
In 2014, Hayek joined fellow artists in signing an Amnesty International letter to British Prime Minister David Cameron , calling for better women’s rights in Afghanistan. After her 2015 visit to Lebanon, she publicly criticized the discrimination women experience there.
That same year, Hayek wrote the introduction for athlete Eric Helms’ juice recipe book. In 2017, she and Helms launched Blend It Yourself, a subscription service that delivered organic smoothie and acai bowl ingredients based on her personal beauty recipes.

Salma Hayek with the Juice Generation founder Eric Helms
In 2015, Hayek worked both as an actor and executive producer for the film Septembers of Shiraz; she played the role of ‘Farnez.’
On 13 December 2017, Hayek wrote an op-ed for The New York Times, revealing producer Harvey Weinstein had sexually harassed and threatened her during the making of the film Frida. She described how he made repeated unwanted advances, pressured her into doing a nude scene, and threatened to shut down the film when she refused.
In 2019, the Pinault family donated US$113 million to help rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral after it was damaged by a major fire.

Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault attended the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame of Paris Cathedral in Paris, France, on 7 December 2024
In 2025, Salma Hayek, 58, became the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model.

Salma Hayek posing for the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover photoshoot
Salma uses simple aromatherapy to feel better. When she has a headache, she rubs a balm called Macaron (from French drugstores) on her temples. She also puts lavender oil on the bottom of her feet or her daughter Valentina’s feet to help them relax.
Salma once shared a fun cooking trick she used when she was younger and unsure about her skills. She would serve tequila soup, made with chicken broth, a splash of tequila, and lime, at the meal’s start. It got everyone a bit tipsy, so if the rest of the dinner did not turn out great, no one noticed or remembered.

Salma Hayek while cooking
Hayek enjoys adding a spicy twist to her snacks. She often tops her popcorn with a Mexican hot sauce called Valentina.
Salma Hayek is an avid traveller and often shares her travel experiences on social media.

A picture of Salma Hayek from one of her vacations
She consumes alcohol occasionally.

Salma Hayek while having champagne
Salma serves on the board of V-Day, a charity started by playwright Eve Ensler. Although Hayek once said she was not a feminist, she later changed her mind, explaining,

I am a feminist because a lot of amazing women have made me who I am today. […] But – it should not be just because I am a woman.”
Salma loves animals and has over 30 pets, including dogs, cats, alpacas, parrots, chickens, horses, geese, rabbits, hamsters, fish, and an owl named Kering. One of her dogs, Lobito, a white Swiss Shepherd, joined her family in 2018 after the loss of her previous dog, Mozart.
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