On November 19, 2021, Salma Hayek received the prestigious 2709th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame outside the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles She looked radiant in a stunning all-black ensemble by Alexander McQueen, posing on the red carpet with her husband François‑Henri Pinault and their daughter Valentina, who matched her in style.

During her moving acceptance speech, Hayek described the event as “healing,” recounting early hardships in Hollywood—like a frightening encounter with a stranger on Hollywood Boulevard—and the racism she faced at the beginning of her American career Yet she credited her fans and fellow Latinos in L.A. for giving her the courage to persevere.

She delivered inspiring advice to the crowd:

Hollywood loved her warm, reflective presence—and she was joined on stage by heartfelt tributes from director Chloé Zhao, actor Adam Sandler, and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti.

A beautiful moment of recognition, this ceremony marked a milestone in Salma Hayek’s enduring legacy.