Salma Hayek - Family

Salma Hayek was born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, the daughter of Diana Jiménez and Sami Hayek.

Salma Hayek's Mother, Diana Jiménez is an opera singer and talent scout, and Salma Hayek's father, Sami Hayek, an oil company executive.

Salma Hayek's father is Mexican of Lebanese descent while Salma Hayek's mother is Mexican of Spanish descent.

Salma Hayek's 1st given name, Salma, is Arabic for "peaceful" or "calm".