Salma Hayek is 60 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 2 September 1966.
Mexican-American actress and producer who starred in the biographical film Frida
Did you know?She was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child but overcame the condition to become a successful international actress and producer.
Quick facts
Date of birth2 September 1966
Age60
NationalityMexican-American
BirthplaceCoatzacoalcos, Mexico
Occupationfilm actor, film director, film producer
Editor's Take:
Salma Hayek left a successful career in Mexico to start again in Los Angeles. She struggled with her English and with Hollywood stereotypes. She broke through in Robert Rodriguez's films, then fought for years to make Frida. The film earned her an Oscar nomination. She became a producer to create better roles, as with Ugly Betty. She has also spoken out about abuse and harassment in the film industry. She remains one of the most influential Latin American figures in Hollywood.
Key Milestones
1989: Stars in the telenovela Teresa
1995: Breaks through in Desperado
2002: Earns an Oscar nomination for Frida
2006: Produces Ugly Betty
Salma Valgarma Hayek Pinault ( HY-ek, Spanish:; née Hayek Jiménez; born September 2, 1966) is a Mexican and American actress and film producer. She began her career in Mexico with starring roles in the telenovela Teresa (1989–1991) as well as the romantic drama Midaq Alley (1995).
