Salma Hayek, 58, is an infamous hallmark in the acting industry whose name resonates everywhere. Now, her fans on social media unearthed a hidden gem, a casting photo of the superstar from 1995.
This polaroid was taken at the beginning of her acting career before her big break in Hollywood, as it was accompanied by her acting resume back in the day.
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Social media users reacted
People gushed about the fact that she still looks almost the same despite all the years that have passed. In addition, people talked about how her beauty knows no bounds and no age. If you compare Hayek then and now, you wouldn’t find much difference.
Everyone loves Hayek
“The original megan FoX,” one person commented on the post. Another said that the actress has “been fire since fire was invented.” A third added: “if i could trade lives and body with one celebrity, it will definitely be her.” In addition to others claiming that she’s “beautiful as ever.”
What the users unearthed
The unearthed polaroid was of the Desperado star wearing a nude-colored, low-cut T-shirt with a gold cross pendant, all crowned with her signature, voluminous dark hair.
Attached to the photo was her resume which seemed to be dating back to 1997, showing the appearances she made.
What the resume included
The resume included all the appearances she made including her breakout role as Carolina in Desperado, her role in the 1993 indie drama Mi Vida Loca, her breakout appearance in the 1997 romantic comedy Fools Rush In, and everything in between, including her various theater roles and three awards.
How her career started
Her career started blossoming in 1989 when she took on minor acting roles until her breakout role in 1995 in Desperado as Carolina. This breakthrough led to a major shift in Hayek’s career, moving her from being a supporting actress to being a main one.
Another pivotal role
Another role she shone through was that of the movie Frida where she played Frida Kahlo in 2002. This role earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. One of her latest works was starring opposite Channing Tatum in Magic Mike’s Last Dance, released in February 2023.
It all fell into place after she turned 40
Hayek talked about her decades-worth career and said her acting career improved after she turned 40. In addition to being an award-winning actress, she is also an acclaimed film producer. We can now understand how a versatile woman like her was able to achieve all this.
About her roles
When asked about her most iconic, breakout role, she told the Wall Street Journal in October: “I don’t think there was one that opened so many doors. I would think every time, ‘This is the one. Now, you know, people are gonna bring me the good roles.’ But it didn’t happen like that for me.”
It wasn’t the roles that got her there
She continued to the Wall Street Journal, saying: “Even after I was nominated for an Oscar, the type of roles that I got didn’t change. What has opened the doors for me, it’s been my tenacity, my consistency. I just wouldn’t go away.”
Hollywood has an age but she proved them wrong
People kept doubting Hayek, as they told her: “After a certain age, that’s it, your career is over,” and “You stop working at 40 in Hollywood.” She totally disagreed and she even proved them wrong, saying: “Here we are, 58, I’m still working.”
