SortAlma Hayek has a sort of Family code: He never spends more than two weeks away from the family, from the husband, the French entrepreneur of luxury François-Henri Pinault, married in 2009, and by their children. Whether for a set, for a charity commitment or a festival.
She managed to respect the pact also for Angelina Jolie’s latest film – the fourth of the American actress and director – who chose her for her Bloodless (Without Bloodin the room from April 10), A story of revenge and blood, but also of forgiveness, taken from the novel of the same name by Alessandro Baricco.
Salma Hayek protagonist in Bloodless
The Mexican actress and producer, 58 years old, is Nina, the only one escaped to the massacre consumed after a war in which the father and brother died. When, years later, he will find one of the torturers, who also saved her life, will find herself having to deal with her sense of justice.
An intense and painful narrative, composed of numerous monologueswho forced her to stay eight, nine hours a day in front of the camera sitting at a table, tells now. For two weeks, Jolie pushed it to the fullest, until he asked for retain their emotions rather than to let them go.
“I had to scream without showing it”
The result of so much dedication was a psychological collapse, for the intensity of emotions, Already on the first day of filming.
Don’t he expect him?
I had to scream without showing it, expressing myself without speaking, it was a physical and emotional challenge. They were two intense weeks. Perhaps also because every time I play a character who explores their limits, I think of the real women who have lived similar experiences and I feel compelled to give them a face.
One of the most busy actresses in Hollywood
With his roca voice, Salma occupies the whole space of the room in which it is located, which is embellished with a lively floral wallpaper. Actress, producer, activist, Hayek is one of Hollywood’s most busy actresses, he has over fifty films. He started with telenovelas in the 80s in Mexico.
His international debut dates back to 1995 with the film Desperado by Robert Rodriguez of which Musa was. International fame with Frida. And therefore the apogee with Dogma, House of Gucci and, among the last, Magic Mike-The Last Dance.
Salma Hayek: “Only Angelina Jolie could tell the pain of the war”
Is it true that at the beginning he didn’t even want to accept the role?
I didn’t want to immerse myself in such a deep pain. I don’t feel the need to test myself or suffer from an entire movie. But then I understood that if there was someone with whom I could face such a deep journey, that was Angelina.
Only she could tell the story through an individual path. He saw the pain of the war with his eyes, he touched the trauma with his hand. After all, the film does not only speak of revenge, but how to interrupt the hatred cycle and heal it. It is an emotional journey that digs into deep wounds, nobody comes out unharmed, there are many forms of loss.
What intrigued her more than her role?
The fact of being a woman surrounded by men, without any voice on the decisions concerning her life. Interpreting it meant embracing the silence, the tension of all the women in the world.
I repeat: it is as if I felt compelled every time to tell their stories, give voice to the “invisible”.
How was it to work with Angelina Jolie?
Divine, absolutely divine (repeats it several times, editor’s note). We understand each other deeply, although coming from different experiences. With her we can talk about everything, philosophizing on life and laughing until dawn.
Moreover, we shot most of the film in Italy, and it is another aspect that made me happy, it is the country where I feel closer to my Mexican roots.
Salma Hayek: “With Penelope Cruz we helped us in Hollywood”
Speaking of Mexico, it often tells the difficult debuts just landed in Los Angeles. And how much the friendship with Penélope Cruz helped her with whom she shared the “apprenticeship”.
In the nineties there were no roles for the Latinos, I had to fight for every opportunity. It is true, fortunately I was able to count on a community of extraordinary women by my side. Penélope Cruz, Angelina herself … We were refuge and force for each other.
Female solidarity was my strength, my inspiration, my safe space. Without this network, I don’t know if I would have had the same resilience. I think friends are food for the soul, he learns from mutual courage.
Today “Fight” for the inclusion of Latinos in Hollywood with its independent production house Ventanarosa: the TV series Ugly Betty was one of its greatest successes. At what point are we?
There has been progress, but there is still a lot to do. For this reason I continue to produce stories for the Latin public, Argentina, Mexico. In twenty -six years of production, I never thought of myself. I wanted to create spaces for other artists, to bring work to Latin American countries.
Our latest project is a television adaptation of the popular novel of 1989 such as the water for the chocolate of Laura Esquivel: it took us six years to complete it and if we think that there are 600 million people in the Spanish language in the world, it is easy to guess its potential.
On the women’s front she was very active with #metoo and today she fights with the Kering Foundation to eradicate gender -based violence. Supports female economic independence. It always repeats that you have to be rich in your own pocket and that she is the first to want to plump her bank account.
Yes, economic independence gives power. The way men relate to us also changes. Being with someone because you love it and not because you need it gives you strength.
Contribute to society through their work gives dignity and makes women more aware of their value.
“I work day and night”
Values that also conveys to your daughter Valentina Paloma?
To all my children, not only to Valentina (the only two daughter of the couple are the children of François-Henri Pinault, editor’s note). Now they are all independent and I’m happy. I hit a long time. My family has always been a priority. You can see it from my career, in the last eighteen years I have chosen only roles shot mostly in summer and in Europe.
I have always thought that having one was not less important than a started profession, affections and career are part of the existence in the same way, no aspect excludes the other. I did not have to sacrifice anything, but only organize myself better.
How are your days distributed?
Practically I work day and night. During the day I release interviews, I undergo shooting or I have several encounters with the foundations I collaborate with; At night I am closed in the office with my production house because on the other side of the ocean … it’s day.
“I hope you don’t think that I live a permanent holiday”
He confessed that at the beginning of his career he could not afford “star” clothes, he is now married to an entrepreneur who manages a group with some of the most famous luxury fashion brands in the world. Often exhibit his couture looks on Instagram: is it a choice?
I hope you don’t think mine is a permanent holiday … I am not an expert in social networks, I place my lifestyle only when I participate in an event, sometimes I even forget to do it. My work is much more political than fashion, clothes are an expressive means.
After almost thirty years of career, what do you still motivate?
The awareness that there is still so much to do. The certainty that every story I tell, every project I realize, can make the difference for someone else. I am not interested in letting people know what I do for others, I’m interested in doing it and that’s it. Change does not need advertising, it needs action. And this after all has always guided me in life.
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