Salma Hayek is shorter than the average American woman at 5ft 1 ½ (156.2 cm) and with a shoe size of 6 (US). However, in interviews, she often playfully rounds up her height to 5ft 2.
Salma Hayek dazzles in a beaded nude gown with fringe detailing, while Austin Butler looks sharp in a classic black tuxedo at the Golden Globe Awards (Credit: DDP / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
“I act tall!…But look how short I am…I can’t even act to be tall,” she said about her short height in an interview. “I’m five-two. I can’t even create the illusion that I am tall!”
Salma Hayek dazzles in a shimmering ombre Gucci gown paired with matching gloves at the LACMA Art + Film Gala on November 5, 2022, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Axelle Woussen / BauerGriffin / INST / Cover Images)
“I had my struggles. I am 5ft 2in and in Mexico where I am from, it was very important to be tall,” Salma added in another interview.
“People used to say that the short thing was a deformity. I was really upset about my height.”
Salma Hayek stuns in a vibrant blue textured dress, accessorized with bold sunglasses while posing with her husband, François-Henri Pinault, in a sleek navy suit (Credit: MEGA / WENN)
Salma Hayek frequently wears luxury brands like Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga, as she’s married to François-Henri Pinault, the CEO of Kering, which owns these labels.
Salma Hayek is frequently seen in high heels to compensate for her short height. On Your Next Shoes, she has been featured wearing footwear brands such as Sergio Rossi, Stella McCartney, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, and Gucci. Below, you can check out some of her most memorable outfits:
Salma Hayek made an appearance on “Good Morning America” in a stylish black maxi dress adorned with fringe along the hem and coordinated with a tailored blazer, an oversized Balenciaga shoulder bag, and platform satin pumps on June 14, 2023 (Credit: Jose Perez / INSTARimages)
François-Henri Pinault and his wife Salma Hayek attend the 2023 “Kering Women in Motion Award” during the 76th annual Cannes film festival on May 21, 2023, in Cannes, France (Credit: Doug Peters / PA Images / INSTARimages)
Salma Hayek graced the Kering Women in Motion Dinner at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in a stunning black gown adorned with sequins from Balenciaga’s fall 2023 ready-to-wear collection (Credit: Julien Reynaud / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Salma Hayek graced the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of “Killers Of The Flower Moon” in a mesmerizing gown from Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter 2023 collection on May 20, 2023 (Credit: IPA / INSTARimages)
Salma Hayek caused a sensation at the 2023 Met Gala, leaving everyone breathless with her mesmerizing Gucci ball gown in a vibrant shade of red on May 1, 2023 (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)
Salma Hayek and her 15-year-old daughter, Valentina Pinault, opted for equally enchanting gowns that exuded elegance and sophistication at the star-studded Vanity Fair Oscar party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)
Salma Hayek, François-Henri Pinault, and Mathilde Pinault attend the Saint Laurent Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on February 28, 2023, in Paris, France (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Salma Hayek Pinault turned heads and brought a fresh twist to the classic leather jacket at the 2023 Brit Awards in a striking Alexander McQueen dress with fishnet stockings, YSL high-heel combat boots, and a knotted choker necklace by Boucheron on February 11, 2023 (Credit: Stuart Hardy / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Salma Hayek commanded attention in a custom crystal-embroidered Gucci gown that showcased her enviable curves with exquisite beaded and fringe details at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 10, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California (Credit: DDP / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Salma Hayek is approximately 7 inches (17.8 cm) shorter than Antonio Banderas, with Salma being 5 feet 1 ½ inches (156.2 cm) tall and Antonio standing at 5 feet 8 ½ inches (174 cm) tall (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Salma Hayek’s Fashion Fail: Actress Wears Wedge Sneakers With Ill-Proportioned Dress
Salma Hayek is a #mommygoals celebrity who always dresses however she wants, regardless of age. In October 2016, the then-50-year-old gave the 20 and 30-somethings a run for their money with her stylish outfit.
Salma Hayek leaving the Stella McCartney show during Paris Fashion Week Spring/Sumer 2017 in France on October 3, 2016 (Credit: WENN)
Salma was spotted sporting a trend that not even all 20-somethings are willing to try: wedge sneakers. The actress was spotted leaving the Stella McCartney show during Paris Fashion Week in France.
Salma Hayek wears the “Elyse” wedge sneakers in silver by Stella McCartney (Credit: WENN)
Although we give her props for rocking Stella McCartney’s “Elyse” wedge sneakers in silver, the rest of her outfit left us a bit confused. The actress wore a white dress that cut her off at the weirdest proportions, making her torso look short, her hips wider, and her legs cut off.
Salma’s chain sunglasses failed to save her outfit since they looked like they belonged to an Iggy Azalea music video. We love Salma’s chain bag, though. If she had worn a crisp white jumpsuit, it could have made a world of difference.
Styling fail: Salma Hayek wears her wedge sneakers with an ill-proportioned dress and the wrong accessories (Credit: WENN)
Salma can undoubtedly pull off the “Elyse” wedge sneakers and still look good overall. The actress put on a look just a few days before the show that would have fared much better with the Fashion Week paparazzi.
Salma Hayek shows off her black Stella McCartney “Elyse” wedge sneakers in style (Credit: Salma Hayek’s Instagram)
Oh well, at least she enjoyed herself in the front row of the Stella McCartney show. Shop the trendy Stella McCartney “Elyse” wedge sneakers at Farfetch and Mytheresa.
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