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Salma Hayek-JimenezBirth Date :
September 02, 1966Birth Place :
Coatzacoalcos, MexicoClaim to fame :
As Carolina in "Desperado" (1995)
Salma Hayek Called Off Engagement to Businessman Francois-Henri Pinault
July 19, 2008 09:07:23Not all is well in the life of Salma Hayek. The movie actress, who's been enjoying her new role as a mother of one daughter, has called off her engagement to businessman fiance Francois-Henri Pinault. A representative for her confirmed the news to E! News on Friday, July 18.
Hayek's spokeswoman Cari Ross told E! News, "We are sad to announce the engagement of Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault has been canceled." She however declined to elaborate more on that matter, saying "There will be no further comment."
Salma Hayek to Marry French Millionaire Fiance Francois-Henri Pinault This Summer
June 11, 2008 11:06:40Already have one daughter together, Salma Hayek and her baby's daddy Francois-Henri Pinault are getting married, it has been reported. The actress is said to have agreed to marry the French millionaire later this year.
Hayek, according to Influmedia.com, will marry Pinault in St. Tropez later this summer. There have yet words on the exact date and wedding venue though.
Kate Hudson Tops People Magazine Most Beautiful People List
May 02, 2008 11:05:54Kate Hudson graces the cover of People magazine this week, not for her rekindled romance with ex-boyfriend Owen Wilson, but for the release of the publication's annual "100 Most Beautiful People" list. Telling the magazine she can't remember the last time she had a manicure or a facial, the Oscar-winning actress indeed lands the No. 1 spot on the list.
Joining her on the list among others are teen sensation Miley Cyrus and "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens, who both have been criticized for their racy pictures. New celebrity-mothers Isla Fisher, Salma Hayek, Jennifer Lopez and Halle Berry are all included in the list as well, making it their 12th time to be listed among People's Most Beautiful.
Salma Hayek 'Doesn't Feel Like' to Baptize Daughter Valentina
March 28, 2008 10:03:31Salma Hayek is going against the stream. Rumor has it that the Mexican actress won't have her daughter Valentina Paloma baptized because "she just doesn't feel like it."
Salma's producer pal Felipe Fernandez del Paso recently spent Easter with her and has confirmed that Valentina won't be christened. "The little girl is about to turn six months old. She's beautiful. Salma doesn't want her to be baptized because she just doesn't feel like it," so he told PeopleEnEspanol.com.
New Mom Jennifer Lopez Received Well-Wishes from Friends and Family
February 23, 2008 09:02:41Good news travels fast. Soon after it was made public that Jennifer Lopez has given birth to her much reported twins, numbers of family members and friends of the new mom were seen paying a visit to her at the hospital in Long Island, N.Y.
Actress Leah Remini who's a good friend of Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony was spotted giving the proud parents a personal visit on Friday afternoon, February 22. Earlier that day, Lopez's sister Linda Lopez was also seen heading into the maternity ward where the actress-singer gave birth to a boy and a girl early in the morning.
A-List Stars Attending Ashton Kutcher's Birthday Bash Urged to Get Hepatitis A Shot
February 22, 2008 10:02:34Ashton Kutcher's birthday bash turned into a nightmare. Fellow Hollywood celebrities who attended the hunk's birthday bash held at West Village hot spot Socialista back on February 7 have all been urged to get a Hepatitis A vaccination after a bartender was found to be infected.
The New York City Department of Health issued an alert Thursday, February 21, urging the A-list stars attended Ashton's 30th birthday party at the hot spot and everyone who was there on certain nights to get vaccinated as a precaution. The alert was issued because, according to the agency, a bartender who was working at Socialista in between Feb. 7, as well as Feb. 8 and 11, was infected with the disease.
Salma Hayek to Star in Universal Pictures' New Thriller
January 11, 2008 02:01:15Salma Hayek will return from her maternity leave in Universal Pictures' "Cirque du Freak". Variety reported that the "Desperado" star has been cast opposite John C. Reilly in the drama thriller film playing the bearded lady, Madame Truska.
Meanwhile, in the movie based on Darren Shan's bestselling children series, Reilly is cast as a vampire who recruits a 14-year-old to serve as his assistant. Further, the movie directed by Paul Weitz tells the story about young Darren Shan who decides to become a vampire's assistant in order to save his best friend's life.
Salma Hayek Released the First Pic of Daughter Valentina Paloma Pinault
November 27, 2007 02:11:20Is feeling grateful to be a mother for the first time, Salma Hayek has released the first picture of daughter Valentina Paloma Pinault.
The actress has through her representative released the very first photo of her daughter with fiance Francois-Henri Pinault early Monday November 26th.
Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault Welcome a Baby Girl
September 22, 2007 11:09:19Salma Hayek is now a mother. The actress has given birth to a baby girl Friday September 21st.
The newlyborn is named Valentina Paloma Pinault. "Mother and child are doing well," Hayek's publicist Cari Ross said in a statement. No other details being released though.
Salma Hayek Expecting a Baby Girl?!
September 01, 2007 09:09:22
Could it be true that Salma Hayek is expecting a baby girl? The actress has just held a baby shower and judging from the details, it appears that the bun in the oven is a girl.
Us Weekly reported that Salma had the baby shower held at her home in the Hollywood Hills on August 15th and she "even received doubles of several gifts off her registry at L.A.'s NoMi Boutique." Among the abundant baby shower gifts are Petunia Pickle Bottom Cake bags in both black ($325) and pink ($425), two Bloom high chairs ($400 each) and Graco Snug Ride car seats ($130 each).
Salma Hayek Planning Three Fabulous Wedding Ceremonies
August 16, 2007 10:08:24
The baby will not be delivered until this summer, but momma-to-be Salma Hayek already has a big plan for her upcoming wedding with fiance Francois-Henri Pinault. The actress reportedly going to have three wedding ceremonies, slated to be held in Mexico, Paris and LA.
Rumors are mounting in Hollywood on the couple's wedding plan, with some people say there will be more than 300 guests invited to each of the wedding ceremony. A source claimed close to the super rich pair also told Star magazine, the highly anticipated wedding will "blow" Eva Longoria and Tony Parker's wedding.
Salma Hayek Set to Star in and Produce New Rom-Com Flick
August 15, 2007 11:08:02
Maintaining her productiveness in film industry, Salma Hayek is poised to topline an untitled romantic comedy that she will also produce for Walt Disney Pictures.
Story centers on a conservative doctor who gets the surprise of his life when he learns that the ex-boyfriend of his fiancee is an international Latin superstar who has come to Los Angeles to win her back. Hayek reportedly is billed to play the fiancee.
Halle Berry Is the World's Most Fabulous 40-Something Celebrity
July 10, 2007 03:07:55
Age seems to leave no mark on Halle Berry. The movie beauty is chosen the World's Most Fabulous 40-Something Celebrity by In Touch Weekly magazine in its latest poll.
With her glowing skin, flat belly and guitar curves, Berry is credited to have "evolved into this woman that feels very confident in who she is" so said the magazine's editors.
Stars Blocking the "Border"
June 12, 2007 03:06:05
Big names are lending their voices for Walt Disney Pictures' comedy "South of the Border." The Hollywood Reporter has brought in news stating that a handful of Latino actors consisting of Andy Garcia, Salma Hayek, George Lopez, Cheech Marin, Paul Rodriguez, Placido Domingo, Edward James Olmos, and Eddie Sotelo have all been submitted into the film's voice cast with "Lucky You" star Drew Barrymore leading the lineup.
Also starring Piper Perabo in human role, the flick follows the adventures of a pampered Beverly Hills chihuahua named Chloe as she gets lost during a vacation in Mexico and is in need of assistance from her friends to find way back home. Perabo will play Chloe's owner while the dog's voice will be provided by Barrymore.
Salma Hayek Plans to Wed in December, Deliver in France
May 18, 2007 09:05:18
Salma Hayek has a big plan to do in the near future. It's her wedding day. The actress reportedly plans to wed fiance Francois-Henri Pinault December later this year, just after she gives birth to their first child together.
A source revealed the pair is planning to keep the wedding a very private affair, telling American magazine Life & Style, "It'll be an intimate ceremony sometime during the holidays."
Very Pregnant Salma Hayek to Develop New Series for ABC
May 16, 2007 10:05:15
On the heels of the success of "Ugly Betty," which she executive producing, Salma Hayek has just signed a two-year deal with ABC Studios to develop new series projects for the studio.
Hayek, alongside her producing partner Jose Tamez, will develop the project through their company, Ventanarosa Prods. No words yet on what would it like and when it will start airing.
Salma Hayek Forms Latino Division at MGM
April 10, 2007 12:04:39
No doubt will provide great support in the development of Latin American cinema, Salma Hayek and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. have announced on Monday, April 8, 2007 that they have reached deals to establish a film company specializing in Latino pictures appealing to wider and mainstream audiences.
Called Ventanazul, the company will take its base at MGM and be a partnership between the studio and Hayek, who landed an Oscar nomination 2003 for best actress category through "Frida." It is dedicated to make or pick up independent Latin-themed movies to distribute two up to four of them a year for broad, box office appeal.
Salma Hayek Engaged and Pregnant
March 10, 2007 09:03:21
Salma Hayek is engaged and expecting, it has been confirmed. The 40-year-old actress, famous for her Oscar-nominated performance in "Frida" (2002) and the 1995 "Desperado", is engaged to businessman Francois-Henri Pinault and is pregnant with their first child.
"Businessman Francois-Henri Pinault and his fiancee, Salma Hayek, are happy to announce they are expecting the arrival of their first child," Hayek's representative Cari Ross confirmed in a statement Friday March 9th. No details being released on how long she's been carrying and when the baby is due.
Jennifer Lopez, One of the Most Influential Hispanic Entertainers
January 05, 2007 11:01:38
An actress, singer, and clothing designer, Jennifer Lopez has just been named as one of the most influential Hispanic entertainers in America in the entertainment section of People en Espanol's list of "100 Most Influential Hispanics", which honors those who have made an impact in the Hispanic community.
Graces the cover of the magazine's February issue, on newsstands Friday Jan 5th, J.Lo said, "being an example to others is a big part of my work. It excites me to think that I could be capable of changing opinions, or of making people laugh or cry. It's a beautiful facet of the work that we do."
Additional Golden Globe Presenters
January 03, 2007 03:01:31
George Clooney and Rachel Weisz are among the additional presenters for the soon-to-come Golden Globe Awards.
Besides them, there are also the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker and John Stamos, all of whom will join previously-announced presenters Felicity Huffman, Salma Hayek, Ben Stiller, Justin Timberlake and Reese Witherspoon.
The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards Early Presenters
December 23, 2006 11:12:38
Here is the list of names tapped to be the presenters of the upcoming Golden Globe Awards. They are Reese Witherspoon, Felicity Huffman, Salma Hayek, Ben Stiller and Justin Timberlake.
Those celebrities have been tapped as the early presenters of the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards, which is to be telecast live on NBC Monday, January 15 (8 - 11:00 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton.
Salma Hayek Is Setting Up A Medical-School Drama at Fox
December 05, 2006 04:12:58
First it was "Ugly Betty". And now Salma Hayek wants to do another for Fox. And so the actress is working on a medical-school drama for 20th Century Fox Television.
The project reportedly will follow the personal and professional lives of students at an Ivy League med school. The drama will begin their first day on campus.
Salma Hayek to Guest Star on ABC's "Ugly Betty"
October 17, 2006 03:10:31
After success in big screen production, Salma Hayek has intended to have another small screen project since her last on "The Sinbad Show" in 1993. What comes next for the actress is a guest-starring role on ABC's new hit comedy "Ugly Betty".
Report on Hayek to be involved in the series has been confirmed by the network Monday Oct 16th. The beauty, who executive produces the series, will make her first guest starring appearance in the November 2 episode called "Trust, Lust, and Must."
One of Six Executive Producers on "Ugly Betty" Is Salma Hayek
July 19, 2006 02:07:45
Rose to prominence through her acting career, Salma Hayek is now venturing into another field. The actress is bringing her own comedic take on one to network television.
Hayek is one of six executive producers on "Ugly Betty," debuting Sept. 22 on ABC. Based on "Yo Soy Betty La Fea," a Colombian telenovela, the show will follow Betty Suarez, America Ferrera's role, a plump, decidedly unhip girl from New York City's borough of Queens who works as an assistant to a fashion magazine publisher.
Actresses in Line to Be Elton John's Bridesmaids
December 19, 2005 11:12:32Gay marriage is still a new phenomenon for our society that many tend to perceive it as something special if not extraordinary. Thus, due to such perception, numbers of actresses willingly stand in line to be Elton John's bridesmaids at his wedding with his long-term partner David Furnish.
Among those reported to have expressed their wish for a spot at the civil ceremony to be held in Windsor, England, on December 21st are Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek. "Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek (asked). At the Cannes Film Festival they both stopped me and asked if they could be bridesmaids," Furnish revealed.
Hollywood Stars to Honor Nobel Peace Laureate
December 12, 2005 01:12:00Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek and her celebrity pals, including Julianne Moore, Gladys Knight, Duran Duran, Westlife and Sugababes, have all become masters of ceremony for this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert in honor of International Atomic Energy Agency and it's chief Mohamed ElBaradei. Held Sunday Dec 11, the celebration is broadcast to about 100 countries and has become the cornerstone of three days of Nobel peace celebrations in Norway.
Praised Nobel peace laureate ElBaradei for his efforts to save humanity from nuclear weapons, Hayek commented "ElBaradei said the largest threat to world security and all of our futures is (nuclear) terrorism. There is nothing more pressing right now than a global effort for peace and control of these materials. I don't think there is anything more pressing ... than the future of mankind."
Joint Masters of Ceremony for the Nobel Concert
November 30, 2005 01:11:19Hollywood babes Julianne Moore and Salma Hayek are tapped to team up as the joint Masters of Ceremony for the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize Concert to be held Dec. 11 in Oslo. The twosome has been slated to appear during the event for laureate Mohamed ElBaradei and the International Atomic Energy Agency he leads, organizers said Tuesday.
Joining them as the event MC among others are artists Gladys Knight, Duran Duran and Sugababes. Meanwhile, the likes of Westlife, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Colombian rock star Juanes and Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins are all expected to live up the event.
Law Finds New Girlfriend?!
October 14, 2005 02:10:10Days after he dumped dishonest Sienna Miller, Jude Law was spotted together with another woman. Who is she? It's sexy actress Salma Hayek.
Both of them were spotted having fun together in a Paris nightclub. Are they dating? No one knows, but they do. Yet, we better wait what they'll say.
Hayek to Join Jury at Cannes Film Festival
April 26, 2005 10:04:19Salma Hayek and Javier Bardem will surely join the members of the jury at this year's Cannes Film Festival, which will run May 11-22, 2005. The jury for the ceremonial, who will select twenty movies from 13 countries, heads by director Emir Kusturica and will include writer Toni Morrison, Indian actress Nandita Das, and directors John Woo, Agnes Varda, Benoit Jacquot and Fatih Akin. The awards will be announced May 21, 2005.
Hayek Piles on Pounds for Killer Role
March 16, 2005 11:03:14Actress Salma Hayek is demanded to pile on pounds of weight in preparation of her upcoming big screen role as a serial killer. She has agreed to play fat and sex- obsessed psychopath Martha Beck, who along with her accomplice Raymond Martinez Fernandez, killing 17 women in the 1940s after contacting them through newspaper adverts.
Hayek will Present at Next Month's Oscar Ceremony
January 28, 2005 10:01:30Actor, Salma Hayek who for her work in Frida was nominated for Lead Actress in 2003, is chosen to be the presenter of the 27 February 2005 Oscar to pair off the former Academy Award winner, Tim Robbins.
Joining both of them in the presenters' line-up will be last year's best actress Oscar winner, Charlize Theron in pair with fellow Academy Award winner Renee Zellweger. They are only some among many other famous actress and actors to present at the 77th annual Academy Awards ceremony that soon will be announced.
