Salma Hayek is an actress and producer whose wide acknowledgment comes from portraying Frida Kahlo in Frida (2002). This role brought her the nomination for Oscar, by the way. She’s the richest woman in Hollywood with an approximate net worth $7 billion.

Salma (birth date 09/02/1966) is from Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. She’s got Spanish and Lebanese roots. Her passion for acting made her drop out of school and later the university as well. All these sacrifices were in order to become an actress and she succeeded. At first, she became a star back in Mexico. Soon, her ambitions led her to Los Angeles.

The next goal was becoming a Hollywood star. Initially, she got little jobs but after starring with Antonio Banderas in Desperado, everything changed forever. Soon she was seen in Wild Wild West, After Sunset, Grown Ups (and its sequel), etc. Hayek directed The Maldonado Miracle in 2002 debuting as a director for the 1st time. Later she produced Ugly Betty. She became a voice actress and participated in Puss in Boots, Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet.

During the movement Me Too, Salma spoke up as well describing multiple cases of threats and other disturbing behavior of Harvey Weinstein. Hayek is wed to Francois-Henri Pinault (French businessman). They have a daughter.