Salma Hayek Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 2 in |
Weight | 54 kg |
Date of Birth | September 2, 1966 |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Salma Hayek is a Mexican actor, producer, director, voiceover artist, and model whose breakthrough role was in the 2002 film Frida, playing Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, for which she was nominated for Best Actress for the Academy Awards, the BAFTA Film Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is also known for having been cast as Rita Escobar in the Western action comedy film Wild Wild West, Isabel Fuentes in the romantic comedy film Fools Rush In, Minerva Mirabal in the feature film In the Time of the Butterflies, Esmeralda in the romantic drama film The Hunchback, Sofia Reyes in the comedy-drama series Ugly Betty, and Kitty Softpaws (voice) in the computer-animated adventure film Puss in Boots. Over the years, she has received many accolades including the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for “Favorite Supporting Actress – Action” for Wild Wild West, the Daytime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Directing in a Children/Youth/Family Special” for The Maldonado Miracle, and ALMA Award for “Outstanding Actor/Actress in a Made for Television Movie or Miniseries” for In the Time of the Butterflies.
Born Name
Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez
Nick Name
Salma Hayek Jiménez de Pinault, Salma Hayek
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, México
Nationality
Education
Salma Hayek attended the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, at the age of twelve. While there, she was diagnosed with dyslexia. She also went to Ramtha’s School of Enlightenment.
She attended University in Mexico City, where she studied International Relations at the Universidad Iberoamericana (In English – Ibero-American University).
Occupation
Actor, Producer, Director, Voiceover Artist, Model
Family
- Father – Sami Hayek (Oil company executive who once ran for mayor of Coatzacoalcos)
- Mother – Diana Jiménez Medina (Opera singer and talent scout)
- Siblings – Sami Hayek Jr (Brother) (Designer)
- Others – Elias Hayek Labahi (Paternal Grandfather), Adela Domínguez Marún (Paternal Grandmother), Maria Luisa Lopez (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Salma Hayek has been repped by Management 360, Talent Management Company, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Net Worth
In 2023, her net worth was $200 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Voluptuous
Height
5 ft 2 in or 157 cm
Weight
54 kg or 119 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Salma Hayek has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
Her father is of Lebanese descent while her mother is of Spanish descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Often plays strong-willed, independent women roles
- Have a curvaceous, buxom figure
- Beautiful Eyes
Measurements
39-24-36 in 99-61-91.5 cm
Dress Size
10 (US) or 42 (EU)
Shoe Size
6½ (US) or 4 (UK) or 37 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
Salma has endorsed Avon, Burger King (2012), Coca-Cola (2004), Coors (1999), and Revlon (1997).
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Best Known For
Her work in Frida (2002), Desperado (1995), Ugly Betty (2006-2007)
First Album
She has not released any music album. But, she has sung/performed songs in 3 movies. The first was in the 1995 movie Desperado for the song Quedate Aquí.
In 2002, for the movie Frida, she performed the Mexican folk song La Bruja with the band Los Vega.
She also recorded Siente mi amor, which played during the end credits of Once Upon a Time in Mexico.
First Film
1993 American drama film Mi Vida Loca (also known as My Crazy Life) for her role as Gata. She was not in a lead role in this movie.
First TV Show
1988 TV show Un Nuevo Amanecer. She performed in this Spanish-language telenovela.
Her next TV show made her a star in Mexico. That Spanish language telenovela Teresa (1989) was very successful there. She had a lead role in this show as Teresa Martínez.
Personal Trainer
Salma Hayek has worked with Sara Shears, founder of ugifit.com. She worked out with Sara 30 minutes a day from nearly 5 to 7 days per week. Whether Salma was in the hotel, or in her home, or in a shooting location, she never missed any workout session. Sara said –
“Salma is super smart and has so much drive. She always puts all her effort into her workouts and that’s the reason she gets results. I can’t say enough good things about her.”
Her workout session comprised of kickboxing, dancing, ball work, Pilates, and strength training. Other than this, she also did cardio and high-intensity interval training to build up muscles. To get that ideal measurement and petite waist, she had really worked hard. See her full workout routine and diet plan.
Salma Hayek’s Favorite Things
- Food – She (Mexican) loves eating bugs
- Color – Purple, Red, Blue
- Car Color – Silver
- Lipstick Shade – Plum
- Eyeshadow Shades – Browns and aubergine
- Shoe Color – Black
- Director – Angelina Jolie
Source – InStyle.com, Just Jared

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