{
  "id": 12883030,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Salma Hayek beyond Hollywood: Inside her US$15bil luxury dynasty and marriage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/showbiz-salma-hayek-beyond-hollywood-inside-her-us-15bil-luxury",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T13:30:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/10/1550790/showbiz-salma-hayek-beyond-hollywood-inside-her-us15bil-luxury"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Salma Hayek Pinault, renowned Hollywood actress, transcends the glamour of her screen persona to embody a billionaire and prominent figure of one of France’s most influential dynasties. Partnered with François-Henri Pinault, chairman of Kering—a luxury empire that includes Gucci, Saint Laurent, Christie’s and esteemed vineyards—her wealth is estimated at US$15 billion. Their romantic journey began in 2006 when a mistaken blind date set them up; a mix-up over shared first names sparked an initial hesitation from Hayek Pinault. Misunderstandings aside, their bond persevered despite personal hurdles like Pinault’s prior relationship with supermodel Linda Evangelista, who gave birth to their daughter Valentina during their early relationship. The couple’s union was celebrated in a lavish ceremony at Venice’s La Fenice opera house in 2009. Hayek Pinault has addressed marriage skepticism, attributing it to racial bias rather than financial motives, and has faced harsh criticism for a Latin American woman’s integration into elite circles. Despite her luxurious lifestyle, she balances acting commitments and humanitarian efforts, including breastfeeding a child during a Unicef mission in Sierra Leone. The modern blended family Hayek Pinault shares with Pinault and Evangelista is grounded in mutual respect and open communication, exemplified by her willingness to support her stepchildren, even extending a Thanksgiving dinner to Evangelista when she fell ill. Now a step-grandmother, Hayek Pinault praises teamwork and unconditional support as keys to their relationship’s enduring strength.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES: While audiences know Salma Hayek Pinault for her captivating screen presence in blockbusters such as Frida and Once Upon a Time in Mexico, her off-screen life eclipses even the most dramatic cinematic scripts.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}