Salma Hayek is adding a new role to her career: screenwriter. In a recent interview with Marie Claire, the actress and producer discussed writing her first feature film, which she will also direct and produce through her company, Ventanarosa. While keeping details of the project undisclosed, she described it as “meaningful,” with a strong rhythm and unexpected turns throughout. “I think I’ve earned the right after 25 years of doing it for others,” she said.
Reflecting on changes in Hollywood, Hayek spoke about the shifting perceptions of aging actresses. “There was a time when I was the sexy girl, but thank God age came and gave me the ability to expand to other territories,” she said. “Although I’m still sexy and I embrace it. Another calling that I have is to remind everyone that women are not disposable after a certain age in any department. We should battle that with all we’ve got.”
Despite progress, she noted the ongoing issue of credit distribution in the industry. “When a movie is successful, the credit goes to the man. The girl is just the girl. I do have an audience and they go see me. But I’ve never gotten credit for the audience I bring into the cinema.”
Hayek also addressed artificial intelligence and its impact on creativity. She voiced skepticism about the technology, emphasizing her preference for traditional methods. “It takes away your intelligence because the brain grows lazy,” she said. “I write everything by hand. I have papers everywhere. I barely touch the phone. They cannot profile me. I don’t buy online. I don’t order food online. The artificial intelligence doesn’t know me.”
