Salma Hayek marked a major family milestone as her only child reached adulthood. Over the weekend, the actress and her husband, François-Henri Pinault, hosted a joyful celebration in honor of their daughter Valentina’s 18th birthday. The event, held at England’s Chilham Castle, included dancing, laughter, and a display of rare family moments.
The Oscar nominee took to Instagram to share glimpses from the festivities, posting smiling photos with her husband and daughter. In the pictures, Valentina stunned in a gray dress while cuddling up to her parents, dancing alongside them, and receiving affectionate kisses, according to Page Six. Fans were also treated to a look at her three-tiered cake, topped with roses, which added a touch of elegance to the evening.
Salma Hayek Shares Heartfelt Words For Her Daughter
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Beyond the celebration, Salma Hayek expressed deep admiration for her daughter in a touching tribute. She called Valentina her “beautiful dancing queen” and praised her “kind passionate heart” as well as her “wise soul full of magic.” Hayek also highlighted her teen’s “witty sense of humor” and “stubborn tenacity,” describing her as an “unstoppable force of nature.”
In her message, the proud mother reflected on how some qualities never change, no matter how old Valentina gets. She concluded by writing that her daughter will always remain her “dream daughter,” closing with a heartfelt “Feliz cumpleaños Valentina Paloma.”
A Close-Knit Family Bond
Salma Hayek’s daughter was born in September 2007, two years before Hayek and Pinault tied the knot in Italy. The couple, who recently celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary, remain devoted to both their marriage and family life. Hayek previously shared throwback wedding photos to honor the milestone, calling her husband her soulmate and encouraging others not to take such love for granted.
In addition to Valentina, Pinault has three other children from previous relationships. Yet in her post, Hayek made it clear that celebrating Valentina’s life and growth was the highlight of her year. For the actress, the moment symbolized not just Salma Hayek’s daughter’s coming of age but also the enduring love that binds their family together.