The Powerful Women Behind The World's Most Rich And Famous Men - Page 4 of 56

Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek got her start as a model and actress in her native Mexico. She burst onto the Hollywood scene with roles in films like Desperado, Wild West, Dogma, and Wild. Hayek even earned herself an Emmy nod for her performance in Ugly Betty.

In 2009, Salma tied the knot with the billionaire businessman François-Henri Pinault in Paris. François-Henri works with some of the luxury retail empires that have created timeless brands like Puma, Gucci, and Yves Saint Laurent.