Salma Hayek was born on September 2, 1966 in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. Her father is of Lebanese descent and her mother is of Mexican/Spanish ancestry. After having seen Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) in a local movie theater, she decided she wanted to become an actress.
Salma Hayek just celebrated her 55th birthday with a little help from her friend Angelina Jolie. One day after Hayek’s birthday on September 2, the actor shared an adorable video from the festivities with Jolie, her brother Sami Hayek, and a group of friends.