Salma Hayek, 59, is a goddess in head-turning beachside photo in Cannes


The Frida actress, 59, looked fantastic in a series of beachside pictures during her time in the South of France for Cannes Film Festival


Salma Hayek posing in a bikini out at sea
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Hanna FillinghamUS Managing Editor
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Salma Hayek has certainly been making the most of her time in the South of France during Cannes Film Festival! 

The Hollywood star took to social media on May 24 to share a series of photos taken during her downtime at the star-studded event, including a gorgeous beachside photo. 

The 59-year-old looked stunning in a figure-hugging Grecian-inspired gown featuring a high neckline and draping. 

Salma Hayek looked sensational in a Grecian-inspired gown while in Cannes © Instagram
Salma Hayek looked sensational in a Grecian-inspired gown while in Cannes

The floor-length dress was paired with a matching headband. The sunset ocean view in the background was the perfect backdrop for the picture. 

The actress was joined by her husband, François-Henri Pinault, at the 12-day event. Salma has been enjoying the past few weeks in Europe, and before attending Cannes, she was in Venice, Italy, attending the Fondazione Cini, Isola Di San Giorgio dinner at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. 

Salma had the best time in Cannes - joined by her husband  François-Henri Pinault© Instagram
Salma had the best time in Cannes - joined by her husband François-Henri Pinault

Salma's husband, along with her 18-year-old daughter Valentina, and stepdaughter Mathilde, were also present. Salma is devoted mom and stepmom - along with Mathilde, she is also a stepmother to François Jr. and Augustin James. 

The star kept her daughter out of the spotlight during her childhood although Valentina has been pictured more at public events now that she's older. 

Valentina Paloma Pinault, Salma Hayek, François-Henri Pinault and  Mathilde Pinault attend the "Fondazione Cini, Isola Di San Giorgio" dinner at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia© Getty Images
Salma in Venice with her husband, stepdaughter Mathilde and daughter Valentina

Giving a rare update on the teenager during an interview on Today, Salma shared: "She's going her own way. She wants to study political science and then, as a minor, film because she wants to be a director. But she doesn't want to study to be a director. She said, 'It's in my blood. I want to spend the time learning something more complicated.'" 

Salma and Francois primarily live in London, but they also have a home in Los Angeles, where they spend a lot of time too. 

During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2022, Salma opened up about her unique living situation in the UK. "It's not [haunted] like before," said Salma. 

Salma Hayek with husband Francois-Henri Pinault and their daughter Valentina birthday party© Instagram
Salma Hayek with husband Francois-Henri Pinault and their daughter Valentina

"I didn't see these but somebody didn't want to work there anymore because the piano played by itself, and he wouldn't go to the third floor because he saw..." 

She added: "Lights go on and off, or the doors and windows open and close. I've seen some of it." Valentina was in the audience and Ellen asked her to confirm if she'd seen anything spooky happening at their house. "Oh yeah, I get it the worst. I've seen the actual things, [the ghosts] twice," she confessed. 

"But a lot of people in the house have seen it," added Salma, explaining: "My husband thinks it's absolute nonsense, I'm always the negotiator in the middle so I said, 'I'm going to bring somebody, even if it's not true, at least they might psychologically think it's over.'"

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