Salma Hayek Makes No Apologies For Her Privileged Life

Update-Actress Salma Hayek is making no apologies for her privileged life. In the September 2011 issue of Allure magazine Salma discusses her lifestyle, motherhood and body image.

Not only is Salma unapologetic, she’s perplexed by wealthy people who do not allow their children to indulge in their privileged lifestyle. Hayek shares a 4-year old daughter Valentina with billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault and she has no issue spoiling her own child.

“I never understood the point of being privileged if you don’t get to have the privileges.   Like, people who won’t take their kids to an expensive restaurant, or won’t travel with them, or make them pay for everything at a really young age.   I think it’s important that kids have responsibilities and understand the value of things, but I think it’s great I get to travel the world with my daughter.”

Before Salma bagged her billionaire husband and became a mother, she was often associated with her voluptuous figure.

When asked about her figure and sexy image, Hayek playfully responded;

“My boobs, they’re not bad, by the way.   I’m not complaining about them.”

“When I first started, I found that I had to play the part of something they could swallow in Hollywood, which was the sexy Latin girl, I was not dressing like that in Mexico.   I’ve never had anything done on my face.   I’ve never had dermabrasion or peels or injections of any kind, nothing.”

At the age of 44, Salma and Halle Berry may need to join forces on a skincare line – just a suggestion! Back to her privileged life – it was also reported that Francois has a trust of $50,000 for Valentina’s monthly needs. Francois also has a 4-year old son with Linda Evangelista who’s currently in court asking for $46,000/month in support. Looks like Salma Hayek isn’t the only one who wants their child to enjoy the privileged life.

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