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Salma Hayek

  • Birthplace: Coastzacoalcos, Veracruz, MX
  • Birthday: September 2, 1966

Salma Hayek first scorched stateside cineplexes as the fiery border town bookseller who romances Antonio Banderas' vengeful "mariachi" in "Desperado" (1995). A favorite of the film's renegade writer-director Robert Rodriguez, the former telenovela star from Mexico gained a foothold in the American movie business in independent film and as a favorite on men's magazines "Sexiest" lists. Spokesmodel work for cosmetics companies further banked on her hourglass figure and smoldering on-screen charisma, but H…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2011

    Voiced the animated character Kitty Softpaws in the "Shrek" spin-off "Puss in Boots"

  • 2010

    Appeared in the ensemble comedy "Grown Ups," about five friends who reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend; film starred Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider

  • 2009

    Cast as the bearded lady, Madame Truska, in the feature adaptation of "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant"

  • 2007

    Signed a two-year overall production deal with ABC in which she and partner Jose Tamez will develop new projects for the studio through their company, Ventanarosa Productions

  • 2006

    Co-starred with Colin Farrell in the Robert Towne-directed adaptation of John Fante's Depression Era novel, "Ask the Dust"

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Awards

  • 2004

    Daytime Emmy Award: Outstanding Directing in a Children/Youth/Family Special

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