Salma Hayek at 60: Actress Embraces Aging With Optimism and New Dreams
Hollywood actress Salma Hayek is embracing a new chapter of her life with optimism after celebrating her 60th birthday on September 2, 2026.
Speaking at the 2026 Women in Film Honors in Beverly Hills on November 5, Hayek told PEOPLE that reaching 60 was far less intimidating than she had imagined in her younger years. She expressed gratitude for her family, friends, health, energy and the opportunity to continue pursuing her dreams.
The actress also discussed an exciting professional milestone: making her feature-film directorial debut with Arena. While she remains enthusiastic about…
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