Salma Hayek Pinault (born September 2, 1966) is a Mexican and American film actress, producer and former model. 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).