Editing Salma Hayek (section)

===Recent roles (2018–present)===
Hayek was cast as Eva Torres, a [[high-frequency trading]] executive, alongside [[Jesse Eisenberg]] and [[Alexander Skarsgård]], in [[Kim Nguyen]]'s tech drama ''[[The Hummingbird Project]]'' (2018), and as Nancy Teagarten, one half of a couple experiencing a series of financial crises, with [[Alec Baldwin]], in [[Fred Wolf (writer)|Fred Wolf]]'s comedy ''[[Drunk Parents]]'' (2019). In 2020, Hayek appeared as a cosmetics mogul in Miguel Arteta's comedy ''[[Like a Boss (film)|Like a Boss]]'', with [[Rose Byrne]] and [[Tiffany Haddish]], and the alternative wife of a man in [[Sally Potter]]’s drama ''[[The Roads Not Taken]]'', with [[Javier Bardem]] and [[Elle Fanning]].

[[File:Salma Hayek by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Hayek at the 2019 [[San Diego Comic-Con]]]]

The drama ''[[Bliss (2021 film)|Bliss]]'' (2021), which starred Hayek as a homeless woman befriending a recently divorced man ([[Owen Wilson]]), was released on [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Jason Kehe |url=https://www.wired.com/story/bliss-is-worst-kind-open-ended-sci-fi-film/ |title=Review: 'Bliss' Is the Worst Kind of Open-Ended Sci-Fi Movie |magazine=WIRED |date= |accessdate=2022-02-13 |archive-date=February 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210215015704/https://www.wired.com/story/bliss-is-worst-kind-open-ended-sci-fi-film/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She next reunited with director Patrick Hughes and actors Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson in  ''[[Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard]]'', the sequel for the 2017 film ''The Hitman’s Bodyguard'', which was released on June 16, 2021, to mediocre reviews. John Defore of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', however, praised Hayek’s "foul-mouthed" portrayal, writing: "The one smart thing the film does is promote Salma Hayek, as the eponymous spouse of Samuel L. Jackson’s hitman, from the small but scene-stealing role she played in the first film. […] At least we can appreciate Hayek’s enthusiasm for the over-the-top role".<ref>{{cite web |author=John DeFore |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/the-hitmans-wifes-bodyguard-film-1234964852/ |title='The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard' Review – The Hollywood Reporter |publisher=Hollywoodreporter.com |date=2021-06-09 |accessdate=2022-02-13 |archive-date=June 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611085344/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/the-hitmans-wifes-bodyguard-film-1234964852/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Unlike the first film, ''Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard'' had lackluster box office returns.<ref>Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
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Hayek portrayed [[Ajak (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ajak]], the wise and spiritual leader of the titular group, in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] picture ''[[Eternals (film)|Eternals]]'', directed by [[Chloé Zhao]], who "personally selected" her for the role.<ref name="shh">{{cite web |author=Zack Sharf |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2021/08/salma-hayek-marvel-offer-eternals-grandma-role-1234658806/ |title=Salma Hayek Assumed Marvel Would Offer 'Eternals' Grandma Role |publisher=IndieWire |date=2021-08-18 |accessdate=2022-02-13 |archive-date=January 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103074624/https://www.indiewire.com/2021/08/salma-hayek-marvel-offer-eternals-grandma-role-1234658806/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Initially surprised by [[Marvel Studios|Marvel]]'s interest on her casting,<ref name="shh" /> Hayek described her involvement in the film as "empowering" and recalled getting "emotional" upon seeing her character's superhero costume, stating: "It was because it means so much to so many people that, to think that for a Mexican girl —a Mexican woman in her 50s— was able to be a superhero. I felt a lot of pride to have my superhero outfit on. It meant something".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2021/10/28/eternals-stars-celebrate-films-diversity-london-premiere/8580142002/ |title='Eternals' stars celebrate film's diversity at London premiere |publisher=Usatoday.com |date=2021-10-28 |accessdate=2022-02-13 |archive-date=January 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103073528/https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2021/10/28/eternals-stars-celebrate-films-diversity-london-premiere/8580142002/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Hayek, who is of both [[Spaniards|Spanish]] and [[Lebanese people|Lebanese]] descent, subsequently became the first [[Arab]] actress with a main role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/1965901/lifestyle | title=Salma Hayek discusses her Lebanese heritage, political correctness | date=November 11, 2021 }}</ref> The film, released in the United States on November 5, 2021,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/sdcc-2019-all-of-the-marvel-studios-news-coming-out-of-hall-h-at-san-diego-comic-con|title=SDCC 2019: All of the Marvel Studios News Coming Out of Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con|website=[[Marvel.com]]|date=July 21, 2019|access-date=August 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721050925/https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/sdcc-2019-all-of-the-marvel-studios-news-coming-out-of-hall-h-at-san-diego-comic-con|archive-date=July 21, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> generated a divergent critical response and made $401 million worldwide.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt9032400,| title = Eternals – Box Office Mojo| access-date = January 2, 2022| archive-date = January 7, 2022| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220107232611/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt9032400,/| url-status = live}}</ref> She has since signed a deal to star in multiple [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] projects.<ref>{{cite web|date=2021-12-08|title=Salma Hayek Signs Deal to Star in Multiple MCU Films|url=https://www.inquisitr.com/6499676/salma-hayek-signs-deal-to-star-in-multiple-mcu-films|access-date=2021-12-10|website=The Inquisitr|archive-date=December 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209115610/https://inquisitr.com/6499676/salma-hayek-signs-deal-to-star-in-multiple-mcu-films|url-status=live}}</ref> Her last film of 2021 was [[Ridley Scott]]'s biographical crime drama ''[[House of Gucci]]'', in which she played the friend and confidante of [[Patrizia Reggiani]], Giuseppina “Pina” Auriemma, alongside [[Lady Gaga]] as Reggiani, [[Adam Driver]], and her ''Lonely Hearts'' co-star Jared Leto.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/features/walk-of-fame-salma-hayek-pinault-on-house-of-gucci-eternals-1235114382/|title=Walk of Fame Honoree Salma Hayek Pinault on 'House of Gucci' and Proving Doubters Wrong|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Jenelle|last=Riley|date=November 19, 2021|access-date=January 3, 2022|archive-date=January 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104010250/https://variety.com/2021/film/features/walk-of-fame-salma-hayek-pinault-on-house-of-gucci-eternals-1235114382/|url-status=live}}</ref> Hayek then reprised her role as Kitty Softpaws in ''[[Puss in Boots: The Last Wish]]'',<ref>{{cite news|last=Cordero|first=Rosy|url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/puss-in-boots-2-salma-hayek-harvey-guillen-florence-pugh-olivia-colman-1234977976/|title='Puss In Boots: The Last Wish' Sets Salma Hayek Pinault Return; Harvey Guillén, Florence Pugh & Olivia Colman Among New Cast|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=March 14, 2022|access-date=April 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315070242/https://deadline.com/2022/03/puss-in-boots-2-salma-hayek-harvey-guillen-florence-pugh-olivia-colman-1234977976/|archive-date=March 15, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> which received critical acclaim, grossed $485.3 million,<ref name="NUM">{{cite web |title=Puss in Boots: The Last Wish |url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Puss-in-Boots-The-Last-Wish-(2022)#tab=summary |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131123627/https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Puss-in-Boots-The-Last-Wish-(2022)#tab=summary |archive-date=January 31, 2023 |access-date=June 22, 2023 |publisher=The Numbers}}</ref><ref name="BOM">{{cite web |title=Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt3915174/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206205541/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt3915174/ |archive-date=February 6, 2023 |access-date=June 22, 2023 |publisher=Box Office Mojo}}</ref> and like its predecessor was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

In June 2022, Hayek was cast in [[Angelina Jolie]]’s upcoming film, ''Without Blood'', based on the bestselling Italian novel by [[Alessandro Baricco]]. It was filmed in [[Rome]], [[Apulia]], and [[Basilicata]]. Hayek will star in the film alongside [[Demián Bichir]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/angelina-jolie-salma-hayek-cast-without-blood-movie/|title=Angelina Jolie Will Direct Eternals Co-Star Salma Hayek In New Movie|website=[[Screen Rant]]|date=June 10, 2022|author=Sarah Smith|access-date=June 10, 2022|archive-date=June 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610154345/https://screenrant.com/angelina-jolie-salma-hayek-cast-without-blood-movie/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ravindran |first=Manori |date=2022-06-09 |title=Angelina Jolie to Direct and Write 'Without Blood,' Salma Hayek Pinault and Demian Bichir to Star |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/global/angelina-jolie-without-blood-salma-hayek-1235289226/ |access-date=2022-11-20 |website=Variety|archive-date=June 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609150140/https://variety.com/2022/film/global/angelina-jolie-without-blood-salma-hayek-1235289226/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Angelina Jolie's Sons Worked on Her New Film 'Without Blood' |url=https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/angelina-jolie-without-blood-cast-release-date |access-date=2022-11-20 |website=W Magazine |date=August 17, 2022 |archive-date=November 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221120194252/https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/angelina-jolie-without-blood-cast-release-date |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2023, she appeared as herself in the episode "[[Joan Is Awful]]" of the Netflix anthology ''[[Black Mirror]].''