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Salma Hayek reveals details of daughter Valentina Paloma’s birthday bash

The Mexican actress and her husband, François-Henri Pinault, celebrated their daughter’s 18th birthday with a spectacular celebration at a castle in England.

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September is always a special month for Salma Hayek and her family, as it includes both her birthday and that of her beloved daughter, Valentina Paloma. After posting some emotional words for her daughter on her milestone 18th birthday, the actress has now shared images from the unforgettable celebration, which took place at a breathtaking castle in England.

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On September 22nd, just one day after Valentina’s birthday, Salma gave fans a peek at the festivities. “We ate, we danced, we laughed, we had the best time… and the party went on all weekend. Happy birthday, my angel, we can never celebrate you enough!” the Mexican star wrote on Instagram, adding emojis to highlight her joy.

As Salma noted, no birthday is complete without dancing. She posted a clip of herself and Valentina showing off their moves

The Eternals actress posted a photo album that opened with a beautiful family portrait: Valentina, beaming in a gray patterned dress, surrounded by the love of her parents. Salma, elegant in a black blazer with silver buttons, hugged her daughter alongside François-Henri, who wore a navy blue suit and crisp white shirt.

Salma revealed that the magical setting for Valentina’s birthday bash was none other than Chilham Castle

The tender moment continued in a short video showing the couple sweetly kissing their daughter on the head.

Salma, Valentina, and Linda Evangelista shared a sweet moment during the celebration

As Salma noted, no birthday is complete without dancing. She posted a clip of herself and Valentina showing off their moves to “Suavemente,” the iconic hit by Puerto Rican singer Elvis Crespo. Salma wore a flowing coral tunic dress while Valentina chose a sultry red slip dress. Both looked radiant as they laughed and danced with music and happy voices filling the background.

September is always a special month for Salma Hayek and her family, as it includes both her birthday and that of her beloved daughter, Valentina Paloma.

Another highlight she shared of the party, was when guests joined in a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday.” In a playful moment, François-Henri scooped Valentina up in his arms as though she were still a little girl. She laughed with delight before hugging her father tightly when he set her down. Salma also shared a glimpse of her daughter’s incredible birthday cake and a group photo that revealed a few of the lucky guests.

An 18th Birthday at a Fairytale Castle

In her post, Salma revealed that the magical setting for Valentina’s birthday bash was none other than Chilham Castle. As seen in the photos and videos, the historic property boasts grand halls adorned with tapestries, ornate rugs, and antique furnishings, making it the perfect venue for such a milestone celebration.

Salma posted a photo album that opened with a beautiful family portrait: Valentina, beaming in a gray patterned dress, surrounded by the love of her parents.