Passion or Profession: Actress

Period: 1966–to-date

Hayek was born in the town of Coatzacoalcos to parents of Lebanese and Spanish descent. A role on a soap opera helped her become famous in Mexico, but wanting more, she soon left for Hollywood. She had to learn English to act in Hollywood movies, but she wasn't in the United States long before she landed her first part. She has since starred in many movies and become an international celebrity.