Salma Valgarma Hayek Pinault is an actress, director, and producer who began her career in Mexican films and telenovelas. She made a name for herself in Hollywood in the late 1990s with notable films like ‘From Dusk till Dawn’ and ‘Wild Wild West.’ Her performances garnered critical praise, and in 2002, she became the first Mexican actress to earn an Oscar nomination for her role as painter Frida Kahlo in the biopic ‘Frida.

In the years that followed, Salma shifted her focus to both directing and producing, earning numerous awards for her contributions. Her projects have also achieved commercial success, solidifying her status in the industry. If you’re interested in watching Salma Hayek’s work on Netflix,

1. After the Sunset (2004)

“After the Sunset” follows the story of Max Burdett, played by Pierce Brosnan, a skilled jewel thief who has successfully stolen two of the three Napoleon Diamonds. He plans to retire with his girlfriend and accomplice, Lola, portrayed by Salma Hayek, on a tropical island. However, when they discover that the third diamond is also on the island, they decide to attempt one final heist. Their scheme becomes more challenging with the arrival of FBI agent Stan Lloyd, played by Woody Harrelson, who is there to monitor Max.

2. Grown Ups (2010)

“Grown Ups,” directed by Dennis Dugan, is about five childhood friends—Lenny Feder (Adam Sandler), Eric Lamonsoff (Kevin James), Kurt McKenzie (Chris Rock), Marcus Higgins (David Spade), and Rob Hilliard (Rob Schneider)—who get back together thirty years after their junior high basketball coach passed away. Since their paths in life have diverged, they make the decision to spend the Fourth of July weekend with their families at a lake house in order to relive their heyday. In the movie, Salma Hayek plays Roxanne Chase-Feder, a famous fashion designer and the mother of three children of Hollywood talent agent Lenny.

3. Black Mirror (2011-)

Charlie Brooker is the creator of the British anthology series “Black Mirror,” which consists of science fiction stories set in dystopian near futures. Season 6’s opening episode, “Joan Is Awful,” centers on the title character (Annie Murphy), whose life is being turned into a television show in real time. Salma Hayek plays Joan in this series, which is broadcast on the fictional streaming service Streamberry. The episode, which was directed by Ally Pankiw, and the complete “Black Mirror” series are available for streaming here.

4. Here Comes the Boom (2012)

“Here Comes the Boom,” which was directed by Frank Coraci, centers on 42-year-old biology teacher Scott Voss (played by Kevin James) at a failing high school. Scott chooses to raise the necessary funds on his own when budget cuts threaten to terminate the school’s extracurricular activities. He chooses to start MMA after learning how much professional fighters earn per match. Even though Bella Flores (Salma Hayek), his crush and the school nurse, thinks his plan is crazy at first, she supports him. Soon, as Scott stutters his way up the MMA ladder, the entire school is behind him. Go here to watch the sports comedy.

5. Puss in Boots (2011)

“Puss in Boots,” a spin-off to the Chris Miller-directed “Shrek” film series, is based on the European fairy tale of the same name. It tells the origin story of Puss in Boots, a hero-turned-outlaw, and takes place before the events of the 2004 movie “Shrek 2.” Puss chooses to steal magic beans from infamous criminals Jack and Jill after being wrongfully accused of robbing a bank. He intends to use them to get to the giant’s cloud-top castle, which is home to the goose that lays the golden egg. Humpty Dumpty, his old friend, and Kitty Softpaws, the femme fatale, accompany him on his quest. Salma Hayek voices Kitty in the animated comedy adventure movie, which is available to stream here.