Salma Hayek's Breakthrough Role Came Via 'Desperado' 

Salma Hayek's breakthrough role came in the “Desperado” movie

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Hayek initially wanted a career as a gymnast during her early years.

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Hayek’s father thwarted her Olympics dreams after she was drafted into the team

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The actress prefers her status as a prominent Hollywood celebrity.

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Hayek’s wealth has grown since she had her breakthrough role in “Desperado”

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The “Frida” star faced a lot of detractors in Hollywood that almost demoralized her.

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She was allegedly harassed by former convicted film producer Harvey Weinstein

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Hayek almost ended her career after giving birth to her daughter Valentina Paloma.

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Her husband Francois-Henri Pinault encouraged her to return to acting.

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