Salma Hayek Pinault just gave fans a glimpse into her heartwarming blended family dynamic while celebrating her stepdaughter Mathilde Pinault’s 24th birthday. The Oscar-nominated actress shared three rare photos on Instagram this week that instantly went viral, showcasing their close bond and prompting an outpouring of admiration from followers.
In one candid snapshot, Hayek wraps her arm around Mathilde – daughter of her husband François-Henri Pinault – as they smile radiantly at a recent event. Another shows the pair dazzling in coordinated sequined gowns at a glamorous function, with Hayek in cobalt blue and Mathilde in silver fringe detailing. A nostalgic throwback photo features both Mathilde and Hayek’s biological daughter Valentina (17) sitting beside the actress during their childhood.
Fans flooded the comments section with heart-eye emojis and praise for their striking resemblance, with one user writing: “Two generations of pure elegance!” Mathilde responded with black heart emojis to her stepmother’s heartfelt caption: “Happy Birthday Tildie… So proud of the woman you’ve become!”
The post highlights Hayek’s thriving personal life nearly two decades after marrying French billionaire François-Henri Pinault in 2009. The couple frequently supports each other’s professional endeavors while maintaining an unusually private Hollywood marriage. Hayek balances family time with an active career – she recently wrapped filming for Marvel’s upcoming Eternals sequel and continues advocacy work through CHIME FOR CHANGE, the gender equality initiative she co-founded.
Mathilde has followed in her father’s business footsteps while modeling for luxury brands like Gucci (owned by Kering Group, where François-Henri serves as CEO). Meanwhile, Valentina – Hayek’s only biological child – remains out of the spotlight despite occasional red carpet appearances with her parents.
