Salma Hayek has long been recognized as one of Hollywood’s foremost beauties. She’s only become more lovely with age, embracing the process and occasionally sporting her grays in photos out and about with her family.
This weekend, Hayek celebrated her 58th birthday. You’d hardly know it from seeing the photos she shared on Instagram in celebration of the occasion. In all 18 photos, she’s in a bikini, dubbing the photos her “birthday bikini dump” and noting, “none of these are throwbacks.”
Many commenters applauded that the actress looks amazing for her age. Not only does she look great, but she looks happy and fulfilled. In her roles, not just on screen but as a wife, mother, and entrepreneur, Hayek seems to be making all the right moves and reaping the benefits. It’s a lifestyle well lived and many admire it.
Hayek Wears Her Age and Her Body’s Condition Proudly
Salma Hayek isn’t afraid to celebrate life in her 50s. The actress shared another set of bikini photo from her boat just last week. In those photos, glimpses of gray hairs can be seen.
Last year, Hayek got vocal about her changing understanding of beauty and how it’s celebrated.
I thought getting older meant I wasn’t going to work; I’m working. I thought getting older maybe meant that you’re not in love anymore; I’m in love. I don’t feel that I lost my flexibility or my agility or even my strength. I do have to say that I have found it beautiful, getting older with someone.
Salma Hayek, Glamour
When she’s not sharing her wisdom with her devoted fans, Hayek is raising a teenage daughter. While being interviewed by friend and fellow actress Penelope Cruz for Vogue Arabia earlier this year, Hayek talked about how it’s been navigating the teen years with her daughter, 16-year-old Valentina.
It was not easy for me to have children. I was only able to have one and already that one was a miracle. Eventually, I ended up being blessed with four, including François’ three. It completely changed me. Nothing is more important than my family, my husband, my children, and my brother.
Salma Hayek, Vogue Arabia
When it comes to being a mom and a stepmom, Hayek focuses on raising the kind of people she can be proud of. For her, what she does for a living is almost completely separate from her family life.
The important things in my life are about being a good human and that makes you forget about the image. I also have a great marriage and that helps a lot, because it gives stability even though our lives are big, and we are constantly on the move. My husband and I are natural people, and we are not materialistic. Our values are solid, and our heads are in the right place.
Salma Hayek, Vogue Arabia
Salma Hayek has proven to be an inspirational figure for her fans. She’s made moves carefully throughout her career to get to where she acts and directs alongside working on other passions. At 58, things only seem to be getting better for the actress and fans are here for it.
