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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.
3. 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.
2. Savages (2012)
Directed by Oliver Stone, ‘Savages’ revolves around a woman, Ophelia “O” Sage (Blake Lively), and her two lovers, John “Chon” McAllister Jr. (Taylor Kitsch) and Ben Leonard (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). Chon and Ben run an illegal marijuana dealing business in Laguna Beach, California. They are contacted by a Mexican drug cartel headed by Elena Sánchez (Hayek) with an offer of partnership. Although Chon and Ben decline the offer, they tell the other party that they are willing to hand over their network in its entirety. However, the cartel wants their expertise, so they kidnap Ophelia to force Chon and Ben into compliance. Predictably, the abduction of their mutual romantic partner sends Chon and Ben on a warpath. After speaking to their government connection, the corrupt DEA agent Dennis (John Travolta), they map out how to engage the cartel in a brutal feud. You may watch ‘Savages’ here.
1. The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017) and Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (2021)
Both the movies have been directed by Patrick Hughes and feature a well-showcased onscreen chemistry between Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson. Hayek’s role in the first movie is limited but opens up into a full-fledged one in the sequel. In ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard,’ incarcerated hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) agrees to testify against Belarusian dictator Vladislav Dukhovich (Gary Oldman). In return for the release of his wife, Sonia (Hayek), who is also in prison. The job of escorting him to the International Criminal Court is handed to Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds), a disgraced hitman. Naturally, things don’t work out as planned as Dukhovich’s men attack Bryce and Darius. In ‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard,’ as the title suggests, it is Sonia who hires Bruce’s services to rescue Darius, who has been kidnapped by a mobster. A larger game is at play here, involving an Interpol agent, a shipping tycoon, and a world-class cyberattack. You can watch the movies here.
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