I realize now that I've hoped to be great - as an actress, as a mother - because I want to embody the greatness of women who didn't get to be all they could have been. Their dignity, their courage, and their brilliance make me strive to be better. They're a part of me. Salma Hayek actressbrilliancecourage share on social
I became obsessed with all these women who die never feeling they did anything extraordinary with their lives. Salma Hayek dieextraordinaryfelt Change image and share on social
It sounds trite to go after men who are nice but when you've been hurt a lot it becomes appealing. Salma Hayek appealhavehurt Change image and share on social
There is a subconscious way of taking violence as a way of expression, as a normality, and it has a lot of effects in the youth in the way they absorb education and what they hope to get out of life. Salma Hayek absorbeducationeffect Change image and share on social
I don't ever want to have to depend on anyone completely. Salma Hayek completelydepend Change image and share on social
No woman has to be a victim of physical abuse. Women have to feel like they are not alone. Salma Hayek abusefeelphysical Change image and share on social
Find your own style. Don't spend your savings trying to be someone else. You're not more important, smarter, or prettier because you wear a designer dress. Salma Hayek designerdressfind Change image and share on social
If it wasn't because of my high heels, I would still be in Coatzacoalcos with 10 children. Salma Hayek childcoatzacoalcosheel Change image and share on social
I don't believe in the so-called Latino explosion when it comes to movies. Jennifer Lopez doesn't have an accent. She grew up in New York speaking English, not Spanish. Her success is very important because she represents a different culture, but it doesn't help me. Salma Hayek accentcallculture 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