“Art and activism seem to go together naturally, the idea being that if you're an entertainer, you can have a voice, and if you have a voice, you can make a difference. But if I were not an actress, I would still try to extend myself beyond my little micro-universe of my job, family and personal joy.”

Mexican and American actress and film producer

Salma Hayek Pinault is a Mexican and American actress and film producer. She began her career in Mexico before moving into Hollywood, where she became widely known for her film work in the 1990s. She first drew attention with the telenovela Teresa and the romantic drama Midaq Alley, then went on to appear in Desperado, From Dusk till Dawn, Wild Wild West, and Dogma. Her career spans both Mexican and American film and television, with early work that established her presence on screen.