Salma Hayek recalls that she “had no choice” but to marry her boyfriend François-Henri Pinault in a surprise wedding
‘It was like an intervention’: Salma Hayek recalls that she ‘had no choice’ but to marry her husband François-Henri Pinault in a surprise courthouse wedding in 2009
She married French billionaire businessman François-Henri Pinault in 2009 on Valentine’s Day.
But Salma Hayek has now revealed that she actually had no say in the nuptials, which were proposed to her by family, friends and her partner.
The 57-year-old actress recalled that she “had no other choice” in the matter when she was taken to court, describing it as an “intervention”.
Chalking it down to nerves, she recalled having a marriage phobia, prompting her nearest and dearest to take matters into their own hands.
On the February cover of Glamor magazine, the Magic Mike’s Last Dance actress shared the story of her wedding after more than 13 years of marriage.
‘It was like an intervention’: Salma Hayek recalls that she ‘had no choice’ but to marry her husband François-Henri Pinault in a surprise courthouse wedding in 2009
Spouses: Salma and François-Henri married in a low-key civil ceremony on February 14, 2009 attended only by family, before launching the lavish celebrations two months later for a top-notch wedding party (pictured on 2010)
Salma and François-Henri tied the knot in a low-key civil ceremony on February 14, 2009 attended only by family, before launching the lavish celebrations two months later for a top-notch wedding.
But speaking on the opening day, the beauty told Glamour, “I didn’t even know I was getting married that day.” It was like an intervention. I don’t think I ever told this story.
‘No, they just took me to court. My parents, my brother, they were all attacking me. He had a phobia about marriage. The reason it was a courthouse wedding was because I was dragged there. He was nervous.
She concluded: ‘And then, there was lunch at his parents’ house. My mother-in-law, who is the person with the most taste when it comes to entertaining, had already been making lunch. I had no choice.’
In April of that year, the couple hosted friends including Stella McCartney, Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz for a weekend celebration in Venice.
The weekend’s celebrations included a masquerade ball-style rehearsal dinner, before Salma dazzled in a Balenciaga gown for a romantic ceremony at La Fenice opera house.
And while she may not have had a say in her initial wedding, the actress is still going strong with her longtime boyfriend.
Explaining the secret to keeping the spark alive, Salma noted that it was the “little things” as she enjoys just “doing nothing together” with her other half.
Covergirl: On the February cover of Glamor magazine, the Magic Mike’s Last Dance actress shared the story of her wedding after more than 13 years of marriage.
The Story: But speaking on the opening day, the beauty told Glamour, “I didn’t even know I was getting married that day.” It was like an intervention. I don’t think I ever told this story’
While he also detailed the usefulness of meeting François-Henri ‘later in life’, as he was 39 when they initially crossed paths.
According to People, the couple met in the spring of 2006 while attending a gala at Palazzo Grassi in Venice.
They are now the parents of 15-year-old Valentina Paloma Pinault, while François is also the father of three children from previous relationships.
Nerves: ‘No, they just took me to the field. My parents, my brother, they were all attacking me. He had a phobia about marriage. The reason it was a courthouse wedding was because I was dragged there. I was nervous’
(Salma and Francois pictured in 2021)