The talented Academy Award-nominated Mexican-American actress Salma Hayek is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful women alive today.
Hayek, 59, began acting in the late 1980s. He first on-screen credits came playing the supporting role of Fabiola in 80 episodes of the Mexican telenovela “Nuevo Amanecer” and the lead role of Teresa Martínez in the Mexican telenovela “Teresa.”
While she has appeared on television many more times, she is now known best for her movie career. That began in 1993, when she played Gata in the coming-of-age drama “My Crazy Life.”
Her most notable big screen credits since then include the 1996 crime action horror film “From Dusk till Dawn,” the 2002 biopic “Frida” (for which she was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar for playing the eponymous Frida Kahlo), and the 2021 Marvel superhero movie “Eternals.”
That kind of profile inevitably results in countless red carpet appearances. When she’s on a red carpet, Hayek is always the center of attention. That means thousands of photographs exist of her walking on them.
Let’s take a look at Hayek’s best and most stunning red carpet photos ever.
The Butterfly Effect
GettyAt the MTV Awards in Universal City, California, in 1998, Hayek memorably had temporary butterfly tattoos on her neck, chest, and arms. The tattoos elevated her simple strapless black dress.
Lady in Red
GettyThis look at the 60th Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, California, in 2003, often gets cited as a bombshell classic from Hayek’s early awards prominence. The star wore a fiery red, curve-hugging dress to match her signature lip color.
Wildlife Print
GettyAt the 2018 Met Gala in New York City, Hayek rocked a floor-length Gucci dress with a pretty wildlife print, scoop neckline, and plenty of waist emphasis. The theme that year was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.”
Golden Girl
GettyAt the United Kingdom premiere of “House of Gucci” in London, England, in 2021, Hayek wore a stunning gold metallic Gucci pleated gown with a Grecian-inspired drape and fitted silhouette. The actress played Giuseppina “Pina” Auriemma in the film.
Eternally Gorgeous
GettyAt the “Eternals” United Kingdom premiere, in London, England, in 2021, Hayek wore a gorgeous, custom red, sequined, one-sleeved, Yves Saint Laurent flowy one-shoulder gown. The star played Ajak in the Marvel movie.
‘House of Gucci’ Tie-In
GettyHayek wore a flowing satin coral satin Gucci gown with sheer opera gloves at the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards in Santa Monica, California, in 2022. She looked incredible and the look tied in to her “House of Gucci” role a year earlier.
The Shimmering Look
GettyIn the above image, Hayek is wearing a fabulous shimmering red halterneck Gucci gown with wavy hair and gold accessories. This was her look at the 95th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, 2023.
Beauty Personified
GettyHayek wore a spectacular bold, multi-layered red Gucci gown with corset bustier at the 2023 Met Gala in New York City. The theme that year was “A Line of Beauty” — and she was practically beauty personified.
Regal Vibes
GettyHayek was a picture of regality on the “Killers of the Flower Moon” red carpet at the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival, in France, in 2023. She wore a plunging, dramatic, plum Alexander McQueen mermaid gown with volume and train.
Two-Tone Dazzle
GettyAt the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles, California, in 2023, Hayek wore a dazzling, curve-hugging, two-tone (rose and rose gold) custom Gucci gown. Its form-fitting silhouette really accentuated her amazing figure.
Hayek hasn’t appeared in any movies or television shows in 2026. Her last acting credit came in 2025, when she appeared in Romain Gavras’ action adventure comedy movie “Sacrifice.”
The one confirmed project in which she will star in the near future is the comedy sequel “Grown Ups 3.” Kyle Newacheck will direct that one, which has no release date yet. Hayek appeared in both of the first two films in the franchise, in 2010 and 2013, respectively.
We can’t wait to see Hayek back on our screens. Moreover, we’ll look forward to seeing more of her looking delectable on future red carpets.
Salma Hayek’s filmography info was courtesy of IMDb.
