Beauty, romance, ocean life, and wistful adventure – Salma Hayek’s Instagram post in honor of World Oceans Day has it all. The House of Gucci star has been a proponent of various revolutionary causes for decades. From pushing against violence towards women to championing the quest to reduce the stigma associated with breastfeeding, the star never shies away from fighting the good fight. Her humanitarian efforts have also seen her promote causes that foster a greener environment. Often, she utilizes her social media platform to preach the word.
The 56-year-old showed her dedication to another great cause on Thursday, June 8, 2023, with a breathtaking post to create awareness about the dangers faced by the ocean and its habitat. The Instagram post, shared in honor of World Oceans Day featured a beautiful coverage of underwater life and a lengthy writeup by Hayek intended at swaying more people to the cause. In the video, two underwater divers, most likely Salma and her husband François-Henri Pinault in their complete gear, explored the ocean, with various marine species swirling around them.
The clip showed glimpses of several schools of fish, sharks, sea turtles, and aquatic plants and pebbles. Soaking in the breathtaking beauty of the deep blue sea, the two divers move in unison, even locking lips at some point during the dive.
Salma Hayek Urges Fans to Make a Difference on World Oceans Day
Accompanying the Instagram video of their romantic underwater exploration, Salma Hayek shared an inspiring caption. She urged fans to reflect on their power to protect the ocean’s beauty. She went on to list three foolproof means of doing just that, writing,
“Here are three ways you can make a difference today: Say no to single-use plastics; Properly dispose of waste and recycle; Participate in community clean-up events. Together, we can make a difference.”
Hayek followed up with a repeat of the message in Spanish. Fans took to the comment section to commend her for her contribution to creating awareness on World Oceans Day. A fan wrote,
“Such a Wonderful gesture, I hope people take heed to those Words.”
However, others seemed displeased, implying that promoting the safety of the oceans amid the troubles in the world was misplaced. Many suggested Salma’s lectures were directed at the wrong people. According to them, the culprits were mostly the rich and powerful in society. A comment read,
“Maybe urging other artists to fly commercial rather than private jets that also contribute to the carbon footprint. All for the planet, right?”
Love it or hate it, Salma Hayek certainly did her bit to make an impact through her World Oceans Day post. In the end, a cleaner ocean would work in favor of everyone, control the rise in sea level resulting from global warming and pollution, and help sustain aquatic life.