Unveiling Salma Hayek and Daughter Valentina's Unforgettable Bond: A Journey of Endearing Mother-Daughter Moments
Salma Hayek and daughter Valentina have shared countless heartwarming moments together over the years From their early years to present day, their bond has grown stronger Discover the beautiful journey of this mother-daughter duo
Salma Hayek's daughter, Valentina, has blossomed into a striking resemblance of her mother. Hayek, who became a mother in 2007 shortly after marrying François-Henri Pinault, is not only a proud mom but also a loving stepmother to three children from Pinault's previous relationships - François, Mathilde, and Augustin.
In 2013, Hayek revealed that her perspective on her body changed after she gave birth to Valentina at 41 years old. She shared, "I gained a significant amount of weight and saw myself transformed in various ways, but I have no regrets whatsoever for the experience." During the following years, Valentina accompanied her renowned mother on numerous film and television sets, walked red carpets, and even appeared on the cover of Vogue México alongside Hayek when she was just 14 years old.
Scroll down to see the most heartwarming moments between Hayek and Valentina, as they navigate through their hectic schedules while Hayek prioritizes being present and attentive to her daughter. Hayek acknowledges that parenting is a constant learning process, as children grow and evolve rapidly.
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Salma Hayek and Daughter Valentina's Best Mother-Daughter Moments Through the Years
Salma Hayek’s daughter, Valentina, has grown up to become her mom’s mini-me.
Hayek gave birth to her only child in 2007, shortly after marrying François-Henri Pinault. She is also a stepmother to Pinault's three children from previous relationships, named François, Mathilde, and Augustin.
In 2013, Hayek revealed that her perspective on her body changed after having Valentina at the age of 41. She expressed that despite gaining a significant amount of weight and seeing herself in various unflattering ways, she had no regrets about the experience. Hayek shared these sentiments with Glamour magazine at the time.
Over the years, Valentina has accompanied her famous mother on numerous film and TV sets, alongside red carpets. At the age of 14, she even had the privilege of gracing the cover of Vogue México with Hayek. Despite her hectic schedule, Hayek shared with Red Magazine in 2017 her commitment to being fully present and attentive to Valentina. She explained that parenting is an ever-evolving process, and she takes each day as it comes due to the rapid changes her daughter goes through.
Keep scrolling to see Hayek and Valentina’s sweetest mother-daughter moments:
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July 2010
Hayek and Valentina posed for a photo op with Disney princesses Tiana, Cinderella and Snow White while on a trip to Disneyland in Anaheim, California.
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July 2015
Valentina was all smiles while attending a screening of Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet with Hayek in Los Angeles.
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February 2016
Hayek and her daughter were pictured with the ensemble of Broadway's School of Rock following their attendance at the show. "With the incredible cast of School of Rock! Had a fantastic time watching it this weekend with the kids!" she wrote as a caption alongside the photo posted on Instagram.
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April 2016
The Oscar nominee shared a behind the scenes photo of Valentina helping her with her makeup on the set of 2015’s Tale of Tales.
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May 2016
In another Tale of Tales BTS pic, Valentina took a seat next to her mother on the set’s royal throne.
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February 2017
Hayek celebrated Valentine’s Day that year dining with Valentina in a hot air balloon.
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April 2017
The duo showed off their physical likeness by sporting matching braided hairstyles.
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May 2017
Hayek, Valentina and Pinault posed for a sweet family snap while on a trip to Venice, Italy.
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October 2017
“Motherly love in Africa ️,” Hayek captioned an Instagram pic of her and Valentina posing in front of a scenic sunset.
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October 2021
Valentina sported a black polka dot dress at the L.A. premiere of Hayek’s Marvel film Eternals.
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October 2021
Valentina sported another black and white polka dot look at Eternals’ London premiere. Hayek, for her part, donned a sparkly red off-the-shoulder gown.
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November 2021
Hayek and Valentina each wore all-black attire at Hayek’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.
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December 2022
The pair suited up for a ski trip with family and friends.
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March 2023
Valentina decided to give her mom's red ballgown a new purpose, opting to wear it to the 2023 Academy Awards. The gown had previously been worn by Hayek herself at the Eighth Annual Fire & Ice Ball in 1997. While Hayek chose to showcase her own fiery style at the event, donning a stunning orange halter dress.
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March 2023
The 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar party saw the mother-daughter duo embracing more subdued ensembles. Hayek gracefully donned a glimmering silver dress adorned with delicate black lace accents, while Valentina exuded elegance in a stunning blush pink ballgown.
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April 2023
Hayek, Valentina and Augustin smiled for the camera with Kim Kardashian at the 2023 TIME100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
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October 2023
The two stunned in yet another set of coordinated ensembles at the premiere of David and Victoria Beckham's Netflix documentary, Beckham. This time, they effortlessly pulled off deep purple dresses paired with sleek black heels and accessories.
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