Salma Hayek celebrated her 15th wedding anniversary with husband Francois-Henri Pinault by posting throwback photos from their wedding day on Instagram. The couple met in 2006 and had a grand wedding with family and friends after initially tying the knot at a courthouse in Paris on Valentine’s Day in 2009. Despite being together for over a decade, Hayek revealed that she initially rejected marriage proposals from Pinault out of fear. She described her family’s efforts to get her down the aisle as an “intervention,” as they ultimately convinced her to go through with the marriage.
In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar in 2017, Hayek praised her husband, calling him the right guy for her, dispelling rumors that she married him for money. She addressed allegations of their marriage being arranged for financial reasons during an appearance on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast in 2021, confidently stating that people could think what they wanted regarding their relationship. Hayek and Pinault are parents to daughter Valentina, who is now 16 years old, and Pinault has children from previous relationships, including Mathilde, Augustin, and François.
The actress expressed gratitude for finding her soulmate in Pinault, emphasizing the importance of not taking such a profound connection for granted. She shared photos from their wedding day, including shots of herself in a white corset and of the couple at the altar exchanging rings. Numerous celebrities, such as Jessica Alba and Viola Davis, commented on the post, expressing love and admiration for the couple’s enduring relationship. Hayek’s fear of marriage persisted until her courthouse wedding, where she admitted to being dragged down the aisle by her family members, who she said ganged up on her to ensure she went through with the ceremony.
Despite her initial anxiety about marriage, Hayek later realized that being a wife to Pinault did not feel any different, bringing her a sense of relief. She admitted to having a phobia about marriage and feeling nervous about committing to the relationship but ultimately came to appreciate the bond she shares with her husband. Hayek has consistently praised Pinault in various interviews, highlighting their strong connection and dismissing speculation about the nature of their marriage. The couple’s enduring love and commitment were evident in the heartfelt photos shared on their anniversary, capturing moments of joy and affection from their special day in 2009.
