Happy birthday! Salma Hayek turns 59 today

By Lori Macatee
Mexico City
Last updated on September 2, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 59 on Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2025.

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Salma Hayek is celebrating her 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Salma Hayek (Wild Wild West, Desperado, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Hayek, a cultural icon

Born in Veracruz on September 2, 1966, Salma Hayek's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Mexican history. Hayek's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Salma hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Salma Hayek as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Salma, you're the best!