Actress Salma Hayek recently offered a glimpse into her daughter Valentina Paloma Pinault’s stunning 18th birthday celebrations, which were nothing short of spectacular.
Sharing a series of pictures and videos on Instagram, Hayek expressed her joy, stating, “We ate, we danced, we laughed, we loved… and we kept the party going all weekend. Happy birthday mi cielo, celebrating you never feels long enough.”
On September 22, she posted a heartfelt message wishing her daughter well. The note reflected on how much has changed in Valentina’s life while emphasizing her unchanging essence.
“My beautiful dancing queen. Today you turned 18!!!!! So many things have changed in your life, but you are always soooo you. A kind passionate heart, a wise soul full of magic, a unique unstoppable force of nature with a witty sense of humor and stubborn tenacity,” Hayek wrote.
She further added, “Some things will never change; we love you forever and although you were always ahead of your years, you will always be in my heart, my dream daughter. Feliz cumpleaños Valentina Paloma.”
Salma Hayek confirmed her engagement to French billionaire François-Henri Pinault in 2007, along with the news of her pregnancy. Valentina was born on September 21, 2007.
The couple tied the knot on Valentine’s Day in 2009 in Paris and later renewed their vows on April 25, 2009, in Venice, Italy.
Hayek began her career in Mexico, gaining fame with starring roles in the telenovela “Teresa” and the romantic drama “Midaq Alley”. She later made her mark in Hollywood with notable films such as “Desperado”, “From Dusk till Dawn”, “Wild Wild West”, and “Dogma”.
Her iconic portrayal of painter Frida Kahlo in the biopic “Frida” made her the first Mexican actress to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.