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Salma Hayek's sweet reaction to being name-dropped in Marina’s new song: 'Thank you so much!'

"I can not wait to get back out there in the summer," she said, blowing kisses to the crowd.


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MAY 5, 2025 1:54 PM EDT

Salma Hayek is currently in gray-skied London, but that did not stop her from getting inspired by MARINA's new song, after being name-dropped in the singer's latest track. The actress had a wholesome reaction after learning there was a sweet nod to her in the lyrics. 

The singer performed 'Cuntissimo' at Coachella with fans sharing their excitement for MARINA’s new musical era, as part of her 'Princess of Power' album. While the actress did not listen to the song after its release, a fan of the pair reached out to let her know she was named in the song. 

MARINA performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 11, 2025 in Indio, California. © Kevin Mazur
MARINA performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 11, 2025 in Indio, California.

The lyric “Salma Hayek in the sun” caught the star’s attention, and she immediately responded with gratitude and genuine excitement, “No!!!!! Thanks to you I just found it out. I loved it. Thanks a lot for letting me know. I already started following her," she wrote on social media.

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Salma Hayek attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards

Her message did not stop there, as she decided to send a sweet message to the singer and her fans during a special listening party and fan event celebrating the new track. The Mexican icon recorded a personal shoutout to MARINA, which was played for attendees.

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MARINA performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 18, 2025 in Indio, California.

“MARINA, thank you so much for my name in such an amazing song! I love it," she said with excitement in the clip. She also shared a personal detail with fans, revealing that while she is in London and the weather is still cold, she is eagerly awaiting summer to put the song on repeat. 

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Salma Hayek Pinault

The unexpected moment quickly went viral, with fans thrilled to see the interaction between the two celebrities. "I can not wait to get back out there in the summer," she said, blowing kisses to the crowd. "Lots of love from Salma Hayek," the actress added. 

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