Salma Hayek's Love Life: From Dating Edward Norton To Marrying Billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault

Salma Valgarma Hayek Pinault, better known as Salma Hayek, is hands-down one of the most influential figures in Hollywood. In a career spanning over 35 years, Salma has appeared in approximately 81 movies, which speaks volumes about her stature in Hollywood. Even after many years, she remains relevant and has proven her range as an actor by appearing in elite shows and movies in recent times.

Salma Hayek's journey in Hollywood so far: She is the first Mexican actress ever nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars

From appearing in an episode of Black Mirror to entering the MCU with Eternals and setting the screens on fire in Magic Mike's Last Dance, Salma Hayek continues to rule the hearts of cinephiles. Salma Hayek turned 59 on September 3, 2025, and dropped a dreamy picture of herself on Instagram to mark her special day. In the picture, she looked absolutely stunning in a red hot bikini, as she was seen enjoying a beautiful sunrise on a luxurious yacht.

Salma Hayek is more than just a stunning diva, as she has achieved immense success in Hollywood. For the uninitiated, she is the first Mexican actress to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. The actress received this honour for her incredible acting performance in the film, Frida (2002), marking a massive breakthrough for Latinx representation in Hollywood. Not only this, she has won a Daytime Emmy Award for The Maldonado Miracle, two Emmy nominations, a Golden Globe Award as a producer for Ugly Betty, won 7 ALMA Awards, 2 PGA Awards, and was the first-ever recipient of the IMDb Icon STARmeter Award.

In her illustrious acting career, Salma Hayek has delivered numerous iconic performances in films such as Frida, From Dusk Till Dawn, Desperado, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Beatriz at Dinner, Tale of Tales, Savages, and Dogma. Courtesy of all these timeless acting performances and awards, Salma Hayek was bestowed with the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in 2021. Apart from having a successful acting career, Salma also used to be in the gossip columns and juicy headlines, courtesy of her past relationships, so without further ado, let's take a look at some of her most famous relationships.

Salma Hayek's past relationships before marrying Francois-Henri Pinault: Frida actress dated Josh Lucas, Edward Norton, and Edward Atterton

Salma Hayek's first major relationship in her life was with the renowned actor Edward Atterton. The former couple met on the sets of The Hunchback (1997), and they instantly hit it off. However, after dating each other for a while, Salma and Atterton broke up in 1999. Although they never revealed the reasons behind their split, according to some reports, they were unable to make things work due to their focus on their respective careers and the strain of long-distance relationships. After parting ways with Atterton, Salma fell in love with Edward Norton, best known for his work in films such as Fight Club, The Incredible Hulk, Birdman, and Red Dragon.

What's interesting is that Salma Hayek and Edward Norton were introduced to each other by their chiropractor, which led to their low-key relationship. The couple dated from 1999 to 2003, and their respective fans were almost convinced that they would soon get married. Unfortunately, the ex-couple parted ways in 2003. Norton and Salma didn't reveal any reasons behind their split in public and preferred to keep things private.

However, some reports in the gossip columns suggest that Salma Hayek broke up with Edward Norton because she wanted someone who could lead her with his strong personality. However, even before ending their relationship, Edward Norton and Salma Hayek continued their friendship, and the former even attended her wedding with Francois-Henri Pinault.

After her breakup with Edward Norton, Salma Hayek crossed paths with Josh Lucas in 2003, reportedly on the sets of a Coca-Cola commercial. The couple's relationship was confirmed when they appeared together at the premiere of Wonderland. However, after roughly dating for six to nine months, Lucas and Salma reportedly couldn't take things to the next level due to the long-distance aspect. After the end of their relationship, the next man in Salma's life after Lucas was her current husband and billionaire, Francois-Henri Pinault.

Who is Salma Hayek's husband, Francois-Henri Pinault? Meet the CEO and Chairman of Kering, who owns Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, and more

It was in 2006 that Salma Hayek met the renowned French billionaire, Francois-Henri Pinault, during a gala in Venice, and they reportedly developed an instant liking for each other. After dating each other for a while, Salma and Henri Pinault announced their engagement and pregnancy in 2007. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on September 21, 2007, whom they had named Valentina. It was on February 14, 2009, when Salma and Henri got married in a civil ceremony in Paris. The couple also had a grander wedding on April 25, 2009, in Venice, Italy, which was nothing less than an elite Hollywood award show.

For the uninitiated, Henri Pinault is a renowned billionaire, who is the son of business tycoon, Francois Pinault. Henri is the CEO and Chairman of Kering, which owns renowned luxury brands like Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Alexander McQueen. However, not everyone is aware that the French billionaire has three more children: a son named Augustin with Linda Evanglista and two children, Francois and Mathilde, with Dorothee Lepere. The billionaire is currently enjoying his life to the fullest with the timeless beauty, Salma Hayek and together they're building a beautiful paradise for their daughter, Valentina. We hope they continue to live life to the fullest.

What are your thoughts on Salma Hayek's dating history and her eventual finding and settling with the love of her life, Fransois-Henri Pinault? Let us know.

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