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'''Salma Hayek Jiménez''', born in Coatzacoalcos, [[Mexico]] on 2 September 1966 (age {{age|1966|9|2}}), is a Mexican actressof Lebanese and Spanish descent.
Salma Hayek left Mexico in 1991 looking for success in [[Hollywood]], anxious to make films and to explore her talent and passion. It was, the now cult classic ''Desperado'' (1995), which put her on Hollywood's map. Later Hayek was credited to several films including ''Fools Rush In'' (1997, opposite Matthew Perry), ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' (1997, playing Esmeralda), and ''Breaking Up'' (1997, with Russell Crowe).