The actress recalled how her experience was when working with the former producer who a few months ago was accused of alleged acts of s-xual abuse
Salma Hayek recalled that she felt intimidated when she worked alongside Harvey Weinstein in the film Frida. The actress explained that she became depressed by the crude comments made by the former American producer regarding her characterization as Frida Kahlo.
Around the launch of Eternals, the new film from the Marvel cinematic world where the Veracruz woman played "Ajak", the actress gave an interview to The Guardian. In the midst of her statements, she revealed that she had a difficult experience when she starred in the biographical film of the Mexican painter, because she felt attacked by Weinstein.
Salma Hayek lashed out at the producer of the Lord of the Rings because during the filming that Frida had occasions where she approached her with derogatory comments about her appearance, as Weinstein apparently did not understand that her look was part of the characterization to which she had to submit to be able to give life to the creator of the work Las dos Fridas.
"When she would call me (on set) and yell at me, 'Why do you have a single eyebrow and mustache? I didn't hire you to look ugly!' I thought, 'but have you never seen a photo of Frida Kahlo?'. If a man played Cyrano de Bergerac they wouldn't say to him, 'what's up with the nose?' ”, She declared for the medium.
Salma Hayek explained that this was the reason why she felt intimidated, even caused her to tremble and become depressed. The situation ended up causing the actress from Veracruz to normalize, to a certain extent, the harassment that she suffered from her as a way in which she could face it and continue with her work.
“To a degree. I felt good (when she bullied me). Ok, she was shaking and it made me depressed, but there was a caricature aspect to the whole thing, ”she added referring to her
Despite everything, Salma Hayek continued with her interpretation of the famous Mexican painter, with which she achieved public recognition in 2002. The protagonist of From Dusk Till Dawn pointed out that during the time of the recordings she tried to show integrity and not She let the situation get the better of her.
“I was also very strong. I didn't just say no. I am strong and I am recognized for that. He never saw me weak. It's not that he's not afraid, but you're not going to see it. I can be almost intimidating with my calm strength, you know?” she said.
In the end, Salma Hayek hinted that not only Harvey Weinstein had those intentions with her, because possibly throughout his fruitful artistic career he has had to face similar situations: "He is not the only man who feels good knowing that can destroy women.
It is worth mentioning that Weinstein is currently facing legal proceedings in the United States after a large group of women denounced him for having allegedly performed s-xual acts against his will. Nearly 90 women, including well-known Hollywood actresses, have also accused him of s-xual harassment or assault.
It was in 2002 when Frida hit theaters worldwide. Salma Hayek's exceptional performance caused her to be nominated for "Best Actress" at the Oscars. The film is remembered in Mexican culture for telling the tragic story of Frida Kahlo, the famous Mexican painter who stood out for her self-portraits.
Salma Hayek is currently promoting her new film Eternals, a Marvel production based on comics that tells the story of eternal beings. In this regard, the actress from Veracruz confessed that she felt great joy when playing a dark-skinned superheroine.
