Salma Hayek, born circa 1966 in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, began acting in local telenovelas, quickly drawing attention for her charisma and discipline. By 1989, she moved to Los Angeles, studying at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute while navigating Hollywood’s casting challenges. In 1995, Hayek produced and starred in Desperado, filmed in Mexican locales, establishing her as a formidable international presence. By 2002, she achieved critical acclaim portraying Frida Kahlo in Frida, sho

Salma Hayek’s Carolina in #Desperado (1995) makes one of cinema’s coolest entrances—causing a car crash just by walking into frame. Instantly iconic. ©Columbia Pictures | CgoMovies