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Salma Hayek Marks Daughter Valentina’s 18th With Intimate Instagram Tribute

The post signals a turning point as the actress’s only child becomes an adult.

Overview

  • Hayek shared a photo and video carousel from the festivities, writing, “We ate, we danced, we laughed, we loved… and we kept the party going all weekend.”
  • Clips and images show the mother–daughter duo dancing in silk dresses, a family portrait with François‑Henri Pinault, a red‑fondant cake, and Valentina being carried by her father.
  • In a separate throwback post, she praised Valentina as “my beautiful dancing queen” and “a unique unstoppable force of nature.”
  • Coverage places the milestone in the context of Hayek’s past comments about separation anxiety and her intention to devote more time to community work and her craft.
  • Background details note Valentina’s 2007 birth and her parents’ 2009 wedding, while HELLO! reports she plans to study political science with a film minor as she pursues directing.