​Salma Hayek is one of the most successful movie stars to emerge from Latin America. The actress, producer and director is known for her talent, depth and taste for selecting a wide variety of projects. The daughter of a businessman and an opera singer, Hayek was born Sept. 2, 1966, in the coastal town of Coatzacoalcos in Veracruz, Mexico. From her beginnings as a leading lady in a Mexican telenovela to her latest role in Marvel’s Eternals, the Oscar-nominated actress has proven time and again that she has staying power both on-screen and behind the camera.​ Here’s a look at her career journey so far.​