: Salma Hayek Pinault is a Mexican-American actress, producer, and activist born on September 2, 1966, in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. She studied acting in Mexico City before moving to Hollywood, where she broke through in Robert Rodriguez's El Mariachi sequel Desperado (1995) opposite Antonio Banderas. Hayek produced and starred in Frida (2002), a biopic she championed for years, earning Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and Best Picture. She went on to star in hit films including Grown Ups, Puss in Boots, Magic Mike XXL, Hitman's Bodyguard, The Eternals, and House of Gucci. Known for her stunning dark beauty, charisma, and unapologetic sensuality, she has appeared in numerou...