Salma Hayek Rings in 59th Birthday with Playful Instagram Bikini Post

NEW YORK, September 2, 2025 - Mexican-American actress Salma Hayek celebrated her 59th birthday today by sharing a striking red bikini photo on Instagram, delighting fans around the globe. Accompanied by the caption “59 trips around the sun,” the post garnered over two million likes within hours and sparked a wave of congratulatory messages from fellow celebrities and admirers alike.

Hayek, best known for her Academy Award-nominated portrayal of Frida Kahlo in Frida and recent role in House of Gucci, chose a poolside setting for the snapshot, showcasing her timeless beauty and confident spirit. In an accompanying Instagram Story, she thanked her followers for their well-wishes and joked about marking another year with “sun, swim, and smiles.”

Earlier this week, media outlets revisited Hayek’s storied career-from her breakout turn in Desperado to founding the production company Ventanarosa in 1990, which has earned nearly 100 awards over three decades. As she continues to expand her work behind the camera, Hayek remains a style icon, having recently appeared on the covers of Variety and Marie Claire.

Among the celebratory tributes, Vogue reposted clips from her viral “Daily Beauty Tricks” video, in which she embraced aging grace­fully by highlighting the “natural eyeshadow that the years have gifted me.” Hayek’s candid approach to beauty and advocacy for diverse representation in Hollywood have cemented her status as both a screen legend and cultural trailblazer.

Salma Hayek will mark her birthday with a low-key family gathering later this evening, surrounded by her husband, François-Henri Pinault, and their daughter, Valentina Paloma. Fans can expect more reflections on her six-decade journey at upcoming film festivals this autumn.