Salma Hayek 3
Salma Hayek is a Mexican-American actress, producer, and director of Lebanese descent. She was born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, to a Mexican mother and a Lebanese father. Her paternal grandfather was Lebanese, and her father, Sami Hayek Domínguez, was a successful businessman who ran a prosperous industrial-equipment firm. Salma Hayek has spoken about her Lebanese heritage and the influence it has had on her life and career.

Here is a selected filmography of some of her notable works:
Filmography:
- "Desperado" (1995) - Hayek played Carolina, a bookstore owner caught in the crossfire of a drug war, in this action-packed thriller directed by Robert Rodriguez.
- "From Dusk Till Dawn" (1996) - She portrayed the character of Santanico Pandemonium, a seductive vampire queen, in this horror film directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by Quentin Tarantino.
- "Frida" (2002) - Hayek starred as the iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo in this biographical drama, which she also produced. The film earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
- "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" (2003) - She reprised her role as Carolina in this sequel to "Desperado," directed by Robert Rodriguez.
- "Bandidas" (2006) - Hayek starred alongside Penélope Cruz in this Western comedy about two women who become bank robbers to avenge their families.
- "Grown Ups" (2010) - She played the role of Roxanne Chase-Feder, the wife of Adam Sandler's character, in this comedy about a group of childhood friends who reunite for a Fourth of July weekend.
- "Savages" (2012) - Hayek portrayed Elena Sánchez, a powerful drug cartel leader, in this crime thriller directed by Oliver Stone.
- "The Hitman's Bodyguard" (2017) - She played the role of Sonia Kincaid, the wife of Samuel L. Jackson's character, in this action-comedy about a bodyguard protecting a hitman who is set to testify at the International Criminal Court.
- "Like a Boss" (2020) - Hayek starred as Claire Luna, a ruthless cosmetics mogul, in this comedy about two friends who start their own beauty company.
- "Eternals" (2021) - She portrayed the character of Ajak, the leader of the Eternals, in this Marvel superhero film directed by Chloé Zhao.
This is just a selection of some of Salma Hayek's notable works. She has appeared in many other films and television shows throughout her career, showcasing her talent and versatility as an actress.