Quotes by Salma Hayek

About Salma Hayek:

Salma Hayek Pinault is a Mexican and American film actress, director, and producer. She began her career in Mexico starring in the telenovela Teresa and went on to star in the film El Callejón de los Milagros (Miracle Alley) for which she was nominated for an Ariel Award. In 1991 Hayek moved to Hollywood and came to prominence with roles in Hollywood movies such as Desperado (1995), Dogma (1999), and Wild Wild West (1999).
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Don't try to dress like me or wear your hair like mine. Find your own style.

Salma Hayek

I don't ever want to have to depend on anyone completely.

Salma Hayek

Every unwanted animal ends up on my farm: alpacas and horses and dogs and cats and chickens and ducks and parrots and fish and guinea pigs.

Salma Hayek

I've stolen a couple of hearts and they are in my private collection!

Salma Hayek

My English was limited to vacationing and not really engaging with Americans. I knew 'shopping' and 'eating' English - I could say 'blue sweater,' 'creme brulee,' and 'Caesar salad,' - so I came here thinking I spoke English.

Salma Hayek

What once was an expression of who I was - acting - also became my hiding place.

Salma Hayek

'Frida' was a joy; this was delicious, I couldn't wait every day to get to the set, although I was exhausted, and have my leg get cut off or lose the baby or be in her shoes and get to play my hero and be able to go places emotionally. You know, we l...

Salma Hayek

If it wasn't because of my high heels, I would still be in Coatzacoalcos with 10 children.

Salma Hayek

I am so, so lucky. I am the luckiest girl in the world, really. And still with access to everything I could possibly want I still say 'Oh dear, what am I going to wear today?' There's no ending to that question!

Salma Hayek

I also have a film coming up called Breaking Up, and my part in that was not written for a Latina, and my character is not particularly pretty or sexy or exotic.

Salma Hayek

I don't want to be size zero and I'm glad I'm not.

Salma Hayek

My driving abilities from Mexico have helped me get through Hollywood.

Salma Hayek

I will not have Botox. You know why? Because I eat! I eat the fat, I eat the vegetable, I eat everything. If you exercise and you don't eat enough, it takes its toll on the skin.

Salma Hayek

How I would describe my characters is absolutely different from how I would describe myself.

Salma Hayek

Producing is hell, writing is frustrating, acting is really satisfying, directing is heaven.

Salma Hayek

When it is important for you to say something and you find a vehicle to say it, then go for it. It is so rare when that happens so I think every minute spent fighting for it is always worth it. Even if nothing ends up happening, it's still worth the ...

Salma Hayek

Every woman who thinks she is the only victim of violence has to know that there are many more.

Salma Hayek

I directed a movie and now, I'm going to do the editing.

Salma Hayek

There has never been a female director who has won an Oscar. There has only been one woman who won at the Cannes Film Festival.

Salma Hayek

I have always been an active part of my community.

Salma Hayek

If I've been indulging in rich foods, a cleanse is a wonderful way to hit the reset button.

Salma Hayek

Author Bio

  • NameSalma Hayek
  • DescriptionAmerican actress
  • BornSeptember 2, 1966
  • CountryUnited States Of America; Mexico
  • ProfessionFilm Actor; Actor; Film Director
  • AwardsKnight Of The Legion Of Honour; Daytime Emmy Award