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Actress, director, and producer Salma Valgarma Hayek Pinault started her on-screen career in Mexican movies and telenovelas before establishing herself in Hollywood in the late 1990s with films such as ‘From Dusk till Dawn’ and ‘Wild Wild West.’ Her works received critical acclaim, and Salma became the first Mexican actress to receive an Oscar nod in 2002 for her portrayal of painter Frida Kahlo in the biopic ‘Frida.’ In the following years, Salma focused on her work behind the camera as much as in front of it and won multiple accolades for her contribution. Her works have also been a commercial success, further strengthening her position in the industry. If you are ready to dive into projects starring Salma Hayek on Netflix, the following list is tailored for you.
2. Black Mirror (2011-)
Created by Charlie Brooker, the British anthology series ‘Black Mirror’ tells science fiction stories set in near-future dystopias. In the first episode of season 6, titled ‘Joan Is Awful,’ the story revolves around the titular character (Annie Murphy), whose life gets adapted into a television series in real-time. This series airs on a fictional streaming service, Streamberry, and stars Salma Hayek (playing a fictional version of herself) as Joan. Directed by Ally Pankiw, you can stream the episode along with the entire ‘Black Mirror’ series here.
1. House of Gucci (2021)
Ridley Scott’s ‘House of Gucci’ is based on the 2001 book ‘The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed’ by Sara Gay Forden. It tells the story of the powerful family behind Gucci, one of the world’s most posh and luxurious fashion brands. The viewers are exposed to the turbulent relationship and marriage between Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver) and Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga), Maurizio’s first wife, underscored by glamor and politics. Hayek plays Giuseppina “Pina” Auriemma, a psychic whom Patrizia approaches for help in manipulating Maurizio and acquiring a stake in the company. The film is a crime drama, as there is murder involved alongside money, family, power, sex, and betrayal. ‘House of Gucci’ also stars Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, and Jared Leto. You can watch it here.
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