LOS ANGELES — April 2025 — Actress Salma Hayek made headlines at the 2025 Breakthrough Prize Awards, not only for her elegant fashion but for proudly showcasing her natural gray hair on the red carpet.
Known for her signature jet-black locks, Hayek arrived at the star-studded event with her hair styled in voluminous curls and a center part. But what stood out most was her silver roots, gracefully framing her face — a bold statement in an industry often obsessed with youth.
The 57-year-old actress paired her striking hairstyle with a black turtleneck maxidress featuring sheer, flowing sleeves. She accessorized with chunky gold bangles and a dramatic, flower-shaped necklace, completing a look that blended sophistication with a personal touch of authenticity.
The Breakthrough Prize Awards, dubbed the “Oscars of Science,” honor pioneering achievements in life sciences, physics, and mathematics. This year’s ceremony drew a glittering array of celebrity attendees, including Kate Hudson, Lizzo, Katy Perry, Rob Lowe, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Hayek, a vocal supporter of scientific progress, shared her appreciation for the event on Instagram.
“A night celebrating the brilliant minds in science that are reshaping our future,” Hayek wrote. “I was honored to participate and be seated next to #HudaZoghbi, former recipient and Professor at Baylor College of Medicine — and on top of that — a Lebanese woman, like me.”
Married to billionaire fashion mogul François-Henri Pinault, Hayek has increasingly embraced her natural beauty in recent years. Her appearance at the Breakthrough Prize follows a similar moment at the 2025 Golden Globes, where she debuted her salt-and-pepper look.
This isn’t new territory for the actress. In 2020, she described her grays as “the white hair of wisdom” in a candid social media post. She even offered playful tips on managing silver strands without fully covering them, advising followers in an Instagram carousel, “Don’t wear your glasses on your hair!!! Bring on the wisdom.”
Speaking on Good Morning America, Hayek revealed she sometimes uses mascara to conceal gray hairs when she’s not in the mood to dye them. “Sometimes I just get too lazy,” she admitted with a laugh.
Last August, she posted a photo of herself relaxing on a yacht in a bright yellow bikini, confidently displaying her salt-and-pepper hair. It was yet another example of Hayek’s ongoing message: natural beauty, at any age, deserves to be celebrated.
With her appearance at the Breakthrough Prize Awards, Hayek continues to challenge conventional beauty standards — embracing age, wisdom, and authenticity with every strand.
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