In celebration of the actress' 56th birthday, take a look back at her best red carpet looks.

With a long and illustrious career of red carpet moments dating back to the <a href="v\https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/90s-outfits-celebrity-fashion-making-comeback" target="_blank" rel="noopener">'90s</a>, there is no shortage of looks to choose from when it comes to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/golden-globes-2021-best-jewelry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Salma Hayek</a>. The Mexican-American actress first appeared on screens in the 1989 telenovela Teresa&nbsp;before moving to Los Angeles and becoming a Hollywood starlet.&nbsp;
She appeared in films such as Desperado (1995) and Dogma (1999), as well as the George <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/amal-clooney-style-moments-george-clooney-kids" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clooney</a> flick From Dusk Till Dawn (1996). Her real breakthrough came in 2002 when she starred in and produced Frida, a biopic about <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/art/frida-kahlo-quotes-artist" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frida Kahlo</a>. The film went on to grab six <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/every-look-2021-oscars-red-carpet-academy-awards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Academy Award</a> nominations, including Best Actress.&nbsp;
The following year, Hayek had her directorial debut with The Maldonado Miracle&nbsp;and earned herself a Daytime <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/full-list-2021-emmy-award-nominations-mj-rodriquez-nominees" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emmy</a> for Outstanding Directing. Since then, she's maintained a steady stream of parts in blockbusters like Grown Ups (2010)&nbsp;and The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017), as well as an executive producer role on the TV show Ugly Betty (2006-2010).
Outside of acting, Hayek is a staunch <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/why-hollywood-s-leading-actresses-are-wearing-black-to-the-golden-globes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">feminist</a>, wife to French billionaire <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/influential-fashion-families-hermes-fendi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fran&ccedil;ois-Henri Pinault</a>, breastfeeding advocate, and frequent cosmetics spokesperson. She was also one of the women to speak out against <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/the-harvey-weinstein-story-is-heading-for-the-big-screen" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harvey Weinstein</a> during his public reckoning in 2017. That year, Hayek published an op-ed in the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/12/13/opinion/contributors/salma-hayek-harvey-weinstein.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Times</a> about her personal experiences with the producer.&nbsp;
On the red carpet, Hayek is clearly a fan of the floor-length gown. She's been donning the style since her rise to fame in the early '90s. Whether it's at the Oscars or the MTV Awards, Hayek isn't afraid to go all out in a bold, glittery gown. See for yourself below.&nbsp;

The 18th Annual Cable ACE Awards in 1996.

Versace fashion show in 1996.

"Batman & Robin" premiere 1997.

"Lethal Weapon" premiere in 1998.

"Great Expectations" premiere in 1998.

1998 MTV Video Music Awards.

"Wild Wild West" Los Angeles premiere in 1998.

With Edward Atterton at the opening of Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills in 1998.

1998 GQ Men of the Year Awards.

50th Annual Writers Guild of America Awards in 1998.

"Double Jeopardy" Los Angeles premiere in 1999.

7th Annual Multicultural Diversity Awards in 1999.

"Eyes Wide Shut" Los Angeles premiere in 1999.

6th Annual Blockbuster Awards in 2000.

2000 Academy Awards.

Cartier Charity Love Bracelet Party in 2006.

2012 Cannes Film Festival.

2015 Golden Globes After-Party.

"Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" event in 2015.

2017 Vanity Fair Oscars Party.

2018 Academy Awards.

2018 Met Gala.

2018 LACMA Art and Film Gala.

2019 Met Gala.

2021 Cannes Film Festival.

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