Quote: I don't believe in the so-called Latino explosion when it comes to movies. Jennifer Lopez doesn't have an accent. She grew up in New York speaking English not Spanish. Her success is very important because she represents a different culture, but it doesn't help me. I grew up in Mexico, not the US, and the fact is that there just aren't any parts for Latin actresses. I have to persuade people that my accent won't be a problem, but an asset. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: When I first came to Hollywood I was told to go out with an agent because it was good for my career. So I went to a party with him because it was good for my 'career.' Well, he thought the whole thing was a big date. Needless to say, I was very upset. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: My driving abilities from Mexico have helped me get through Hollywood. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: I act tall! [Salma Hayek]
Quote: I have gotten a lot more attention than...other women that I find incredibly beautiful. And this has happened to me ever since I was a girl, when I was flat, had no teeth, was skinny and small as I could be. I always got more attention than anyone else. If I hadn't, I would have made sure I did... [Salma Hayek]
Quote: People say we're all identical, but Jennifer Lopez is an American. She's from New York. She doesn't have an accent. Some of these Latin people - their Spanish is pathetic. They learned it when they became famous as Latinos. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: I've stolen a couple of hearts and they are in my private collection! [Salma Hayek]
Quote: My heart has been stolen too - but I've gone and got it back every single time! [Salma Hayek]
Quote: I keep waiting to meet a man who has more balls than I do. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: And I highly recommend for all the women in the world, even if they're 71, you can never take for granted that he loves you. It's always good to flirt with him. It's a great sport. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: Every woman who thinks she is the only victim of violence has to know that there are many more. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: For me, I have to say that I like to work a lot too, but I like not working better. The perfect scenario is when you just worked and you know something's coming up, then you have four, five, six months off. But you know you're going to have a job later. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: For my wrap present, Colin Farrell gave me a first edition book. I got so involved with this character and I was so sad when the movie was over that when I got home and I tried to read the book I got really emotional and I started crying.
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Quote: How I would describe my characters is absolutely different from how I would describe myself. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: I aim for a lifetime full of movies. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: I also have a film coming up called Breaking Up, and my part in that was not written for a Latina, and my character is not particularly pretty or sexy or exotic. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: I became obsessed with all these women who die never feeling they did anything extraordinary with their lives. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: I directed a movie and now, I'm going to do the editing. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: I do have a Mexican accent, but that doesn't mean that I'm a Latin vamp. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: I don't see women and think of them as competition or with judgment. Women really move me. I feel connected to all kinds of women. I am angry because I think we've been mistreated throughout history in different countries, including America. I admire women. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: I have a farm and I love it there. There's really nothing to do, but even watching the chickens, its fun. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: I have a small house so I borrow everything except art, that's what I love. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: I know the only reason that I haven't gotten many good parts is because I am Latin - and they tell it to my face a lot of times. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: I proved to myself that if I believe in something and set my mind to it I could actually accomplish it. [Salma Hayek]
Quote: I really do love Diana Ross; I grew up listening to her records. I grew up in a little town in Mexico, so while we got the music, we never got the experience of watching her. [Salma Hayek]