Actress Salma Hayek and businessman François-Henri Pinault have been together since 2006 and share a daughter. While Hayek is known for her radiant presence in the entertainment industry, Pinault is a major player in the business world. Here's everything you need to know about Pinault and his relationship with Hayek.
Pinault comes from a family that built an empire in the construction materials industry. The company, formerly known as "Pinault," owns luxury goods company Kering, which in turn owns famous brands like Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, and Alexander McQueen. Pinault has been working for the company since 1987 and became CEO at the age of 40.
Aside from Kering, Pinault also founded his own company called Artemis S.A., which owns Christie's auction house, French construction company Vinci, and the Bordeaux wine estate Château Latour. Additionally, he owns the French soccer team Stade Rennais F.C.
The details of how Hayek and Pinault met have been kept private, but it is believed they met at a gala party at Palazzo Grassi in Venice in 2006. They had multiple wedding ceremonies, starting with a Paris courthouse wedding in 2009, followed by ceremonies in Venice and Bora Bora to renew their vows. Hayek had initially been reluctant to get married but eventually embraced the idea.
In 2017, Hayek shared a glimpse of their Venice ceremony and revealed that she officially changed her name to Salma Hayek Pinault, although most people still refer to her without the Pinault surname.
Hayek and Pinault have one daughter together, Valentina Paloma, born in 2007. Pinault also has two children from a previous marriage and a son with model Linda Evangelista. Hayek embraces the fact that she is part of a blended family and cherishes the unique qualities of each child.
In December 2023, Hayek and Pinault attended the Balenciaga fall 2024 fashion show together in Los Angeles. Hayek stunned in a black dress, accessorized with a vibrant pink bag and matching shoes.
