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Salma Hayek celebrates 24 years of Frida; recalls being told the film 'wouldn't work'
Updated On: 25 October, 2026 05:32 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Salma Hayek has marked 24 years of Frida, the biographical drama in which she portrayed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Reflecting on the film’s journey, the actor recalled how Hollywood doubted the project would work because of its Mexican identity, political themes and intense story

Salma Hayek. Pic via Instagram
Actress Salma Hayek shared that she was told that the movie 'Frida' would never happen. As the project completed 24 years since its release on 25 October 2026, Hayek said that a story like 'Frida' was not an easy tale to share, as everyone was certain it would not work.
Commemorating the milestone on Sunday, she treated the netizens to glimpses from the biographical drama on her official handle.


