How old was Salma Hayek in Frida?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While Frida was being made, Salma Hayek was:

35 years old

That was the real age of the celebrity according to our calculation.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Frida was launched:

January 1, 2002

And the date of birth of Salma Hayek:

September 02, 1966

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Salma Hayek during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.