Salma Hayek marks her 59th birthday with a sunset photo and the caption "Dancing through life"
Matthew Perry, the American-Canadian actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show Friends and his role alongside Salma Hayek in the film Fools Rush In, passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54. His death occurred just weeks before Salma Hayek's 59th birthday on September 2.
In a heartfelt tribute, Salma Hayek paid homage to her late co-star on what would have been his 56th birthday. Posting a radiant Instagram photo of herself, dressed in a red bikini, sunglasses, and holding a cocktail, during her birthday celebration, Hayek included a bilingual toast to her fans.
Hayek and Perry played New York architect Alex Whitman and Isabel Fuentes, a Mexican woman, respectively, in Fools Rush In. Their roles in the film were not previously mentioned. Perry's burial location was also not disclosed, but it was confirmed that he was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles.
Hayek's career-defining performance as artist Frida Kahlo in Frida earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She has made her mark in Hollywood with films such as Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, Wild Wild West, and Dogma. Over the span of three decades, she has appeared in over 80 projects and has won awards in her career.
In 2021, Hayek was bestowed with the Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Her parents and Friends co-stars attended Perry's funeral, a detail that was not previously mentioned.
Salma Hayek's first fame came in Mexico with the telenovela Teresa and the drama Midaq Alley. She continues to be a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, remembered not only for her talent but also for her kindness and compassion, as demonstrated by her touching tribute to Matthew Perry.
