The Internet Can’t Get Enough of Salma Hayek’s 1995 Casting Photo—Here’s Why

A 1995 casting photo of Salma Hayek resurfaced through Latina Magazine in 2018, offering a glimpse into the actress’s early career just as she was breaking into Hollywood. The Polaroid, accompanied by her acting resume, shows Hayek in a nude top with natural makeup and her signature long dark hair.

While the photo dates to 1995 – the year she starred in her breakout role as Carolina in “Desperado” – the attached resume appears to be from 1997, listing “Fools Rush In” among her credits. The viral image sparked widespread attention for Hayek’s remarkably ageless appearance, with fans noting how little she’s changed in the decades since.

The Mexican-born actress began her entertainment career in 1989, steadily building her portfolio before achieving international recognition. The rediscovered casting materials provide a rare look at Hayek’s trajectory from aspiring talent to global superstar.