Salma Hayek Then & Now: See The ‘Frida’ Star’s Sexiest Looks Through The Years

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September 2, 2023 10:00AM EDT

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Salma Hayek is one of Hollywood’s hottest and most talented actresses. Here are some of her best photos.

Salma Hayek is widely considered one of the most talented and sexiest actresses in Hollywood. Salma made a name for herself after she moved to Tinseltown in the early ’90s. The actress had already garnered fame in Mexico as the titular character in the telenovela, ‘Teresa’. Her debut Hollywood role was in 1995’s ‘Desperado’ (pictured here) alongside Antonio Banderas. After that, Salma was a hot commodity for tons of roles.

Her other prominent films include, ‘From Dusk till Dawn’ (1996),’Wild Wild West’, and ‘Dogma’ (both 1999), ‘Frida’ (2002), ‘Grown Ups’ (2010), ‘Puss in Boots’ (2011), ‘Grown Ups 2’ (2013), ‘Tale of Tales’ (2015), ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ (2017) and ‘Like a Boss’ (2020).

Want to see Salma transform from a young ingenue to a dramatic powerhouse? Click through the gallery for photos of the star through the years.

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80th Annual Golden Globe Awards

80th Annual Golden Globe Awards — Salma Hayek poses at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2023. The star stole the spotlight in her incredible, sparkling Gucci gown.

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Salma Hayek Gets Her Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Salma Hayek Gets Her Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame — Star power! Salma Hayek Pinault is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 19, 2021.

She sent an inspirational message about following your dreams at the event. “If you think you aren’t good at it like I did, make yourself good at it,” the House of Gucci star told the crowd. “It doesn’t have to be the movies. Be your best at everything you do. Try to be better. Try to find the joy in what you do. Work hard. Prepare. Don’t care what anybody says. But most importantly, don’t listen to yourself when you bring yourself down.”

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Salma Hayek At The Premiere Of ‘House Of Gucci’

Salma Hayek At The Premiere Of ‘House Of Gucci’ — Gucci girl! Salma Hayek Pinault is a bombshell in blue velvet during the premiere of ‘House of Gucci’ in New York on Nov. 16, 2021.

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Salma Hayek & Her ‘House of Gucci’ Castmates In London

Salma Hayek & Her ‘House of Gucci’ Castmates In London — Salma Hayek, Jared Leto, Adam Driver and Lady Gaga strike a pose during the London premiere of ‘House of Gucci’ on Nov. 9, 2021. Everyone looked fantastic.

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Salma Hayek At The LACMA: Art + Film Gala

Salma Hayek At The LACMA: Art + Film Gala — Salma Hayek dazzles in a strapless sequined gown at the LACMA: Art + Film Gala on Nov. 6, 2021. The Gucci gown’s plum to pink ombre was so romantic.

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Salma Hayek At The London Premiere Of ‘Eternals’

Salma Hayek At The London Premiere Of ‘Eternals’ — Salma Hayek is ravishing in red at the London premiere of ‘Eternals’ on Oct. 27, 2021. The ruby red gown was custom Saint Laurent.

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Salma Hayek At The Hollywood Premiere Of ‘Eternals’

Salma Hayek At The Hollywood Premiere Of ‘Eternals’ — Salma Hayek attends the Hollywood premiere of her movie ‘Eternals’ on Oct. 18, 2021. She rocked a plunging black dress with gold detailing and matching gold shoes.

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Salma Hayek At The Berlin Premiere Of ‘The Roads Not Taken’

Salma Hayek At The Berlin Premiere Of ‘The Roads Not Taken’ — Salma Hayek attended the red carpet premiere of ‘The Roads Not Taken’ at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival in Germany on February 26, 2020. She hit the red carpet in a black dress with an embellished top.

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Salma Hayek At The 2020 Golden Globe Awards

Salma Hayek At The 2020 Golden Globe Awards — Salma Hayek proved that age is just a number on the red carpet at the Golden Globes on January 5, 2020. She showed off her perky chest and tiny waist in a two-tone blue and white Gucci dress with a thigh-high slit.

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Salma Hayek At The 2018 Cannes Film Festival

Salma Hayek At The 2018 Cannes Film Festival — Salma Hayek as a vision in white at the Kering Talks: Women in Motion event at the 71st Cannes Film Festival in France on May 13, 2018. The actress wore a white long sleeve, lace dress with white shoes. She donned her signature red lip.

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Salma Hayek At The 2018 Golden Globe Awards

Salma Hayek At The 2018 Golden Globe Awards — Salma Hayek opted for long sleeves on the red carpet at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, CA on January 7, 2018. Her black dress, which featured a high neck, tight waist and flowy bottom, was by Balenciaga. Salma carried a Tyler Ellis clutch.

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Salma Hayek At The 2018 Academy Awards

Salma Hayek At The 2018 Academy Awards — Salma Hayek had one of her best red carpet moments ever at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, CA on March 4 2018. Her sparkling Gucci dress featured silver chains across her chest and down each of her shoulders. The purple number also had a cinched waist and six layers below her waist.

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Salma Hayek At The 2009 Golden Globe Awards

Salma Hayek At The 2009 Golden Globe Awards — Salma Hayek arrived in style to the 2009 Golden Globes. Yet, what else is new! She hit the red carpet in a plunging cream-colored dress.

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Salma Hayek At The 2008 Cannes Film Festival

Salma Hayek At The 2008 Cannes Film Festival — Salma Hayek attended the ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ film premiere in Cannes on May 18, 2008. The actress lit up the red carpet in a bright green dress with floral patterns.

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Salma Hayek At The 2006 Academy Awards

Salma Hayek At The 2006 Academy Awards — Salma Hayek dazzled in a silk blue dress at the 78th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, CA on March 5, 2006. Her red carpet look featured a pleated bottom and double-strap shoulders.

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Salma Hayek At The 2005 Cannes Film Festival

Salma Hayek At The 2005 Cannes Film Festival — Salma Hayek brought her fashion A-game to the 58th annual Cannes Film Festival in France on May 18, 2005. The actress wore a high-low black dress with a sheer bottom to the ‘Sin City’ premiere at the Palm Beach Casino.

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Salma Hayek At The 2003 Golden Globe Awards

Salma Hayek At The 2003 Golden Globe Awards — Salma Hayek sizzled in a tight red dress at the Golden Globe Awards on January 19, 2003. This ensemble is one of her most memorable red carpet moments. She’s even referenced this specific look when reminicing about her fashion moments through the years.

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Salma Hayek At The 2000 Scientific & Technical Academy Awards

Salma Hayek At The 2000 Scientific & Technical Academy Awards — Salma Hayek was breathtaking at the Scientific and Technical Academy Awards at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on March 4, in Beverly Hills, CA. She looked radiant in a pale pink dress with a criss cross top. The actress accessorized with silver jewels.

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Salma Hayek At The 1997 Academy Awards

Salma Hayek At The 1997 Academy Awards — Salma Hayek was all smiles at the 1997 Academy Awards in Los Angeles, CA on March 24. She showed off her amazing figure in a light beige sparkling dress. She wore her hair in a princess-style up do’ and carried a fur coat.

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Salma Hayek At Elizabeth Taylor’s 65th Birthday

Salma Hayek At Elizabeth Taylor’s 65th Birthday — Salma Hayek turned heads at Elizabeth Taylor’s 65th birthday party in Los Angeles, CA in February 1997. The actress wore a strapless orange dress with a white coat.

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Salma Hayek At The LA premiere Of ‘Lethal Weapon 4’

Salma Hayek At The LA premiere Of ‘Lethal Weapon 4’ — Salma Hayek was a guest at the LA premiere of ‘Lethal Weapon 4’ in 1998. She showed up to the red carpet, where Mel Gibson was the guest of honor, in a plunging, tight dress.

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Salma Hayek In ‘Wild Wild West’

Salma Hayek In ‘Wild Wild West’ — Salma Hayek stunned in the 1999 hit film, ‘Wild Wild West,’ alongside Will Smith. She played a sultry stranger who helps Will arrest a diabolical inventor before he can attempt to assassinate President Ulysses S. Grant.

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Salma Hayek In ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’

Salma Hayek In ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ — Salma Hayek joined a star-studded cast in the 1996 film, ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’, in which she played Santanico Pandemonium. She showed off her amazing figure in the film, and in one scene held a massive snake on her shoulders.

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