Birth of Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek was born on 2 September 1966 in Coatzacoalcos. A Mexican-American actress and producer, Hayek began in Mexican telenovelas, in particular Teresa, before moving to Hollywood. Her breakthrough came with Desperado and From Dusk till Dawn, and she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for playing the painter Frida Kahlo in Frida, which she also produced. She has appeared in films such as Wild Wild West, Eternals, Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard and House of Gucci, and in the series Ugly Betty, which she produced. She is also a businesswoman and an advocate against domestic violence.

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