I do have a Mexican accent, but that doesn't mean that I'm a Latin vamp. Salma Hayek accentlatinmexican Change image and share on social
My English was limited to vacationing and not really engaging with Americans. I knew 'shopping' and 'eating' English - I could say 'blue sweater,' 'creme brulee,' and 'Caesar salad,' - so I came here thinking I spoke English. Salma Hayek americanbluebrulee share on social
My accent was horrible. In Mexico, nobody says, 'You speak English with a good accent.' You either speak English, or you don't: As long as you can communicate, no one cares. Salma Hayek accentcarecommunicate Change image and share on social
The thought of somebody pulling and cutting around my face gives me stomach ache. Plastic surgery would be so painful. What if it doesn't look good? What if they made a mistake? I couldn't do it. Salma Hayek achecutface Change image and share on social
When I started acting, I was told over and over again, 'You're no good.' But I said to myself, 'You've got to keep it up.' Salma Hayek actgoodhave Change image and share on social
I had to endure the worst time of all in terms of racial discrimination in Hollywood when I first started out. It was inconcievable to American directors and producers that a Mexican woman could have a lead role. Salma Hayek americanbaddirector share on social
Imagine if I'd said, 'I have to be the best actress - I want that and nothing else.' I never would have directed. I never would have produced. I never would have done a beauty line. I would have just worried about getting a job or been frustrated that I wasn't getting the job that I wanted. I was ready to be a businesswoman. Salma Hayek actressbeautybusinesswoman share on social
What you need is one black dress I call Plan B. It doesn't have to be fabulous, it just looks good, covers up the problems and is neutral enough for dinner, business, a date, a funeral. You don't overwear it, you don't overwash it, because the Plan B is - gold. Salma Hayek blackbusinesscall share on social
Some men have a silly theory about beautiful women - that somewhere along the line they'll turn into a monster. That movie gave them a chance to watch it happen. Salma Hayek beautifulchancegive Change image and share on social
You can be a thousand different women. It's your choice which one you want to be. It's about freedom and sovereignty. You celebrate who you are. You say, 'This is my kingdom.' Salma Hayek celebratechoicefreedom Change image and share on social