My driving abilities from Mexico have helped me get through Hollywood. — Salma Hayek Copy Share Image
I grew up in Mexico, not the U.S., and the fact is that there just aren't any parts for Latin actresses. I… — Salma Hayek Copy Share Image
They thought I was crazy in Mexico when I said, 'I'm going to Hollywood.' Nobody thought I could make it. — Salma Hayek Copy Share Image
I was privileged to grow up in Mexico at a time when you could play in the streets. We lived not too… — Salma Hayek Copy Share Image
My grandmother was energetic and fearless - a talented poet and songwriter. She was also interested in chemistry and history and medicine,… — Salma Hayek Copy Share Image
My accent was horrible. In Mexico, nobody says, 'You speak English with a good accent.' You either speak English, or you don't:… — Salma Hayek Copy Share Image
I really do love Diana Ross; I grew up listening to her records. I grew up in a little town in Mexico,… — Salma Hayek Copy Share Image
I work hard, I make my own living and I love it. I like having financial independence. — Salma Hayek Copy Share
I love to cook for my husband and daughter. I enjoy going to the market for fresh vegetables. — Salma Hayek Copy Share
This is not love. It is a crime... You can't look the other way just because you have not experienced domestic violence with your… — Salma Hayek Copy Share
I have a farm and I love it there. There's really nothing to do, but even watching the chickens, its fun. — Salma Hayek Copy Share
Sometimes I decide not to make something because I am proud and think I am better than that - and then I realise I… — Salma Hayek Copy Share
The thought of somebody pulling and cutting around my face gives me stomach ache. Plastic surgery would be so painful. What if it doesn't… — Salma Hayek Copy Share
Before you do anything, think. If you do something to try and impress someone, to be loved, accepted or even to get someone's attention,… — Salma Hayek Copy Share
For my wrap present, Colin Farrell gave me a first edition book. I got so involved with this character and I was so sad… — Salma Hayek Copy Share
I have gotten a lot more attention than...other women that I find incredibly beautiful. And this has happened to me ever since I was… — Salma Hayek Copy Share
I proved to myself that if I believe in something and set my mind to it I could actually accomplish it. — Salma Hayek Copy Share
They offered me that film before I did Frida and I said, no, I'm not capable of directing. Then after seeing Julie direct, I… — Salma Hayek Copy Share
I think if you are young and you have children, you still have so much to prove. When you have children later in life,… — Salma Hayek Copy Share
I love family films. Of course, as a mother who has to watch so many movies, you really appreciate it when somebody makes a… — Salma Hayek Copy Share
