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How Old is Salma Hayek?
The Frida star who turned 60 in 2026 and picked up the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award — live age, birthday and a short biography.
60 years old
Born September 2, 1966 · 60 years, 2 months, 7 days
Quick biography
Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez was born on September 2, 1966, in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, to opera singer and talent scout Diana Jiménez Medina and oil executive Sami Hayek Domínguez. She first became a household name in Mexico starring in the telenovela Teresa in 1989, then moved to Los Angeles in 1991 to build a film career in a language she was still learning.
Her Hollywood breakthrough came with Desperado in 1995 and From Dusk till Dawn in 1996, and she went on to star in Wild Wild West, Dogma, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Grown Ups, Savages and House of Gucci. Her defining role was Frida Kahlo in Frida (2002), a film she also produced: it made her the first Mexican actress ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, and earned her BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations too. Behind the camera she executive-produced the hit series Ugly Betty, which won a Golden Globe, and has produced films and television through her company Ventanarosa.
Career highlights
- ✦1989 — Becomes a star in Mexico with the lead role in the telenovela Teresa.
- ✦1991 — Moves to Los Angeles to pursue a Hollywood film career.
- ✦1995 — Breaks through in the US with Desperado opposite Antonio Banderas.
- ✦2002 — Produces and stars in Frida; first Mexican actress nominated for the Best Actress Oscar.
- ✦2006–2010 — Executive-produces Ugly Betty, which wins a Golden Globe for Best Comedy Series.
- ✦2021 — Joins the Marvel universe as Ajak in Eternals and plays Patrizia Reggiani’s rival in House of Gucci.
- ✦2023 — Stars opposite Channing Tatum in Magic Mike’s Last Dance.
- ✦2026 — Turns 60, becomes a grandmother, wins the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award and directs her first feature, Arena.
Personal life in brief
Hayek has been married to French businessman François-Henri Pinault since 2009; their daughter Valentina was born in 2007. She is a longtime advocate for women’s rights and has worked with UNICEF and other charities.
Legacy & influence
In 2026 she marked a milestone year: she turned 60 on September 2, became a grandmother for the first time in August, and in November received the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award at the Women in Film Honors, where she spoke about still doing what she loves. The same year she shot Arena, her first feature film as a director, in her home state of Veracruz, and returned to the screen in Grown Ups 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Salma Hayek?
Salma Hayek was born on September 2, 1966. This page shows her exact live age in years, months and days, recalculated every day from her verified date of birth.
Why is Salma Hayek trending in November 2026?
She topped US Google Trends on November 7, 2026, after a big week: she received the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award at the Women in Film Honors on November 5, attended the LACMA Art+Film Gala in a red gown on November 7, and went viral for a blonde Halloween tribute to her friend Penélope Cruz — all shortly after turning 60 in September.
What is Salma Hayek’s first film as a director?
Arena, shot in 2026 in her home state of Veracruz, Mexico. She had previously directed a television film and music videos, but Arena is her first feature film as a director.
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