Salma Hayek Says She ‘No Longer Feels Defined By Her Sexuality’

Salma Hayek recently opened up about how she “no longer feels defined by her sexuality.”

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The actress spoke to GQ about being typecast in her career.

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Hayek said she’d wanted to feature in comedies but was restricted by the “general opinion of the Hollywood elite.”

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She revealed that it wasn’t until Adam Sandler cast her in “Grown Ups” that she started her comedy career.

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Hayek’s interview was accompanied by a beautiful photo shoot shot by famous photographer Ashley Olah.

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During the interview, she also spoke about how more people now appreciate more than just her sexuality.

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Hayek married François-Henri Pinault, a French billionaire businessman.

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The couple have a daughter, Valentina, together.

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Hayek also discussed the constantly changing nature of masculinity, saying there’s “a lot of weight on men.”

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