Salma Hayek is celebrating her 59th birthday! The Mexican actress, born in Coatzacoalcos, became a Hollywood fixture when she was 29 years old. The movie was "From Dusk Till Dawn," and the role featured her as a vampire dancing in a bikini with a snake draped over her shoulders. The image understandably became one of the most emblematic moments in '90s cinema. Almost 30 years later, Hayek is now one of the biggest figures in the entertainment industry, a style icon, and a representative of beauty at any age.
As we commemorate Hayek's birthday, we're looking over Hayek's storied career and the many gorgeous looks and styles she's shown off in multiple films and red carpets:
'From Dusk Till Dawn'
© Corbis via Getty ImagesIn the '90s, Hayek began working in Hollywood, starring in films like "Desperado" and "Four Rooms." But it wasn't until 1996, when she was cast in "From Dusk Till Dawn," that she achieved mainstream notoriety, starring in the role of Santanico Pandemonium. Hayek's stunning entrance is still referenced decades later, with Eiza Gonzalez playing her in a TV series adaptation and all sorts of celebrities choosing the character as their Halloween costume.
The 1997 Oscars
© Ron Galella Collection via GettyHayek made her Oscars debut in 1997, looking stunning in a sequin dress paired with her hair styled in a high bun and blue eye shadow.
Early 2000s style
© WireImageIn 2002, Hayek attended the premiere of the Arnold Schwarzenegger film "Collateral Damage," boasting a look emblematic of the early aughts, made up of a white suit and an off-white hat. Her hair was longer than before, with it styled in layers, showcasing its rich black hue.
True to herself
© FilmMagicHayek attended the 2006 Oscars wearing a turquoise gown that she paired with her hair curled and a makeup palette that brought attention to her stunning eyes.
A radical new look
© FilmMagicIn 2007, while pregnant with her daughter, Valentina Paloma, Hayek showed off a radical new hairstyle. At the 2007 presentation for that year's Oscar nominees, Hayek showed off some bangs, resulting in a youthful and bold look.
Curly hair
© WireImageThrough the years, Hayek has often embraced her hair's natural texture and volume, embracing and building up her curls for different events. In this image, she attended the premiere of the film "Y Tu Mama Tambien," pairing her hair with a black top and a large necklace.
Balayage
© GC ImagesWhile Hayek is not one to dye her hair, over the years she has turned to different techniques to add a pop of color, including the balayage method, which relies on coloring the bottom half of people's hair in a lighter shade.
Bikini, year after year
© @salmahayekYear after year, Hakey has graced us with dozens of bikini pics, which become a mainstay on her social media throughout the summer and whenever she can sneak in a beach getaway or a pool day.
Embracing her white hair
© Getty ImagesIn recent years, Hayek has decided to embrace her white hairs, resulting in some looks that highlight her natural beauty and her trademark unfussy approach to style and fashion.
Salma Hayek now
© GettyNowadays, Hayek remains one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood. The actress and producer continues to spearhead projects and speak up about issues that affect women and Latinos in the world and the US.
