Salma Hayek
Hayek in 2010, Featureflash / Shutterstock.com
Birth Name: Salma Hayek Jiménez
Place of Birth: Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico
Date of Birth: September 2, 1966
Ethnicity:
*father – Lebanese
*mother – Mexican [Spanish, possibly other]
Salma Hayek, also credited by her married name Salma Hayek Pinault, is a Mexican and American actress, director, producer, and model. She is known for her roles in From Dusk Till Dawn, Frida, and Eternals, among many other works.
Salma was born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. Her father, Sami Hayek Dominguez, a businessperson, is of Lebanese descent. Her mother, Diana Jiménez Medina, an opera singer, is from a family from Oaxaca, Mexico. On Inside the Actors Studio (2004), Salma stated that her mother has Spanish ancestry.
The name Salma is Arabic for “calm” or “peace.” Her surname, Hayek, is a common Lebanese surname. Salma is fluent in both English and Spanish, and has starred in English- and Spanish-language films.
Salma is married to French businessperson François-Henri Pinault, with whom she has a daughter.
Salma’s paternal grandfather was Elias Hayek Labahi (the son of Amado Hayek and Aurora Labahi). Elias was born in Mexico City, to Lebanese parents, from Baabda, Mount Lebanon. Amado was the son of Jorge Hayek and Anastasia. Aurora was the daughter of José Labahi and Juana.
Salma’s paternal grandmother was Adela Domínguez Marún (the daughter of Nayib Hid, later Narciso Dominguez Marún, and of Nesnefer, later Isabel, Marún Fons/Fonos). Adela was born in Mamantel, Campeche, Mexico, to Lebanese parents. Nayib was the son of Juan Domínguez and Mantura Marún. Isabel was the daughter of Rumanos Marún and Catalina Fons/Fonos.
Salma’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Jiménez.
Salma’s maternal grandmother was named Maria Luisa Lopez.
Hayek with husband François-Henri Pinault, in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com
Source: Genealogy of Salma Hayek (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Salma Hayek looks like her beautiful Mexican mother
Salma is Mexican/Lebanese. Her mom’s family was from Oaxaca
Her maternal grandmother was a Mexican of pure Spanish heritage (her parents were from Spain)
Salma and her mother have said it themselves
Her mother’s dad was a regular (mestizo) Mexican
So stop saying she is “lebanese spanish” with no ounce of Mexican ancestry
recently Salma said “I am Mexican-Lebanese with Spanish ancestors”
what is Mexican ancestry? we are a nationality
even if her mother was of pure Spanish descent (she is mostly Spanish but not full)
her mom would be a criolla so her mom would still be a traditional Mexican
She is as Mexican like Beyonce is American, that is it
I remember reading that she lied about the Lebanese part. She was trying to make it in Hollywood and was hiding the fact that she was full Mexican so she can get roles.
I’m sure you did read it…and now you know that was incorrect.
Her father could be part Lebanese, but he looks Mexican. Hayek herself looks Amerindian which is the typical Mexican look.
Again, this is not an opinion. Read about her paternal grandparents above. He can ‘look’ however you want him to; he was completely of Lebanese descent.
Is not true. She cannot lied for that. I know she is half arab. Hayek is typically arabic name. Just like Shakira. Colombian people mosly didnt recognized her if she has Lebanese roots. Everyone is jealous.
Sorry for my mistake
Salma is common arabic name not Hayek.
She is half Lebanese
and even though she has said she loves mx more than any other country
because she has dual citizenship mexican-american
she is more than proud of her arab ancestry
A gorgeous arab mexican
Whatever Lol
She most likely has indigenous and African ancestry from her mothers side as she is from Veracruz. Her distant ancestors were marked as Pardos.
Amado was the son of Jorge Hayek and Anastasia. Aurora was the daughter of José Labahi and Juana.
Mamantel is located in the state of Campeche. Narciso’s maternal family name is Marún (only applied to Domínguez, not to Nayib Hib), and was the son of Juan Domínguez and Mantura Marún. Isabel’s maternal family name is Fons/Fonos, and was the daughter of Rumanos Marún and Catalina Fons/Fonos.