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Francois-Henri Pinault(Salma Hayek's hubby)and Valentina at the park

kty — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:49:41 -0700

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Salma Hayek says “it’s a lie” that you lose weight from breastfeeding

justingirl1989 — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:17:16 -0700

Salma Hayek was on Oprah yesterday and she talked about her six-month-old baby, Valentina Paloma, and her long distance relationship with the father of her baby, Francois-Henri Pinault.

On waiting to have a baby until she was 41
“It’s a little nerve-racking to wait that long, but it’s the best time to have it because you’ve done so many other things in your life. You just get it out of your system, and you can really relax into being a mother, which is the best thing that can happen to you. If you’re 23, you don’t know this because you think you have to do so many more things. But if you already did them, then you can really focus and enjoy every minute of it.”

She said later in the show that pregnancy happened naturally for her, and that “I thought I was going to have to work really hard at getting pregnant because of my age, but then I just got pregnant.”

On saying that she was hoping to have a boy
“I remembered how hard it is to be a woman. And I chickened out, and I said, ‘Oh, my God, I hope I get a boy.’ Because I just think they have it easier.”

But Salma said a doctor incorrectly told her at first that she was going to have a boy, and that her boyfriend, Francois-Henri, told her he really believed it was a girl anyway. Salma said “I remember when they told me it was a boy I was a little disappointed. So I think I really wanted a girl or I knew it was a girl. And then when she was born, I was so happy. Having a girl is the best.”

On choosing the name for her daughter and spoiling her

Salma says she picked the name “Valentina” for her daughter because it means “courageous one” in Spanish. “Then, one night, I got really nervous that she was going to be like a revolutionary,” Salma says. “And I said, ‘I better compensate with another name that’s a little softer.’ So I named her ‘Paloma,’ which means ‘dove’ in Spanish. She’s a ‘courageous dove.’”

Does Salma spoil Valentina Paloma? “She is so spoiled,” Salma says. “And I will not apologize for it.”

[From Oprah.com]

On having to work hard to lose weight after the baby
“Yes, and I’m still working on it. I gained a lot of weight, I had gestational diabetes. The pregnancy was really difficult for me. I thought, as soon as this baby is out, I’m just going to lose the weight super fast, because I’m going to breast feed, and everybody tells you that if you breastfeed it’s going to come out like this, it’s a lie! It’s not true.”

On not starving yourself to make sure your baby is healthy in the first months
“Except for a couple of exceptions, the only reason people lose weight like that when they’re breastfeeding, it’s because they’re not eating and they’re breastfeeding, and this is not good for the baby. You know how they tell you it takes nine months to get it, nine months to lose it? There are shortcuts, but it’s not good for the baby. So I’m taking my time. I’ve lost a lot, most of the weight, and I’m very proud of it because it’s been really hard work studying what kind I eat that’s healthy for me, healthy for the baby. But I’m still losing even if it’s slow, and I’ve been working out… and the rest is going to go when it’s time to go.”
On not needing a marriage license for a commitment
“After I got pregnant, I don’t know why, [but] the [ceremony] part of it is not necessary because we have such a huge commitment for each other. I don’t know that we have to go through the rituals.”

“[Men] have to work every day to continue to keep you wanting to marry them. They have to work at it a little bit, so it’s sort of sexy. I know people, once they get married, something happens, and I don’t know what it is, but something happens, and then they are not as in love with each other.”

On her long distance relationship

Salma and Francois-Henri have a unique relationship-they are based in different cities and spend most time separated by an ocean. Still, Salma says they see each other often. “Every time he comes, it’s an event. And every time I go, it’s the same and it’s so romantic and it’s so exciting. And the time we spend together, it’s 100 percent quality time. And then the time we’re not together, I have 100 percent quality time to my baby, to myself, to my career,” she says. “So for us, it works. Now, it’s not an open marriage. Nobody think this is too modern and don’t get the wrong idea-the level of commitment is exactly the same.”

[From Oprah.com. Quotes transcribed from video and thanks to Oprah.com. Commentary is original except where blockquoted.]

Salma also talked about her campaign with Pampers to eradicate tetanus in the third world through vaccinations. Every time you buy a specially marked pack of Pampers, they will donate the money for a vaccination shot to UNICEF.

As for losing weight from breastfeeding I have to say that it didn’t really work for me either, probably because I craved carbs a lot while I was doing it. I lost weight at first, but it was those last 10-15 stubborn pounds that wouldn’t budge without a lot of work and I had trouble dieting. It’s also harder to find the time to work out and eat right when you’re caring for a little one. When I was single I never realized how much work it was to be a mom, and I only have one kid. Kudos to all those moms who are raising more than one.

Oprah says baby Valentina is “like a little fresh pup”
And one more thing - when Oprah showed that cute first picture of Salma with her daughter, Valentina, Salma cooed and Oprah said she was “like a little fresh pup.”

I understand the deep love people have for their pets, but it kind of bothers me when people compare my child to their dog, and this happens often for some reason.

Here’s the video of part 1 of Salma’s interview. I’m working on finding part two.

source: celeb*tchy.com

Salma Hayek Wants Daughter To Get Into Fashion

justingirl1989 — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:30:56 -0700

Salma Hayek wants her daughter Valentina Pinault to follow in her father François-Henri Pinault's footsteps and get into the world of fashion.

"Salma loves to shop at the finest stores in the world, and her favorite shopping partner is her daughter," reveals an insider.

"Valentina is only a baby, but Salma still likes to take her along and try to teach her the iconic names of fashion."

When your father is the head of Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga, just to name a few, do you have any other option but a career in fashion? Lucky lucky girl! http://www.hollyscoop.com/salma-hayek/salma-hayek-wants-daughter-to-get-...

Salma Hayek and billionaire fiance split up

justingirl1989 — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:32:31 -0700

Salma Hayek’s dream wedding isn’t happening! Hayek’s spokesperson announced the engagement of her client and Francois-Henri Pinault has been called off. “There will be no further comment,” she said in a statement.

Salma began seeing Francois-Henri - who is head of the luxury goods firm that owns Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga - in 2006 after meeting him in Venice. The announcement comes just ten months after the couple welcomed daughter Valentina Paloma, who was born in LA.

Salma revealed in April that the couple had something of a unique relationship, with Francois being based in Paris, and her and Valentina living in LA. “To most women it’s crazy. But every relationship is unique,” she said at the time.

Apparently “the unique” arrangement didn’t work out well!

http://www.hotmommagossip.com/2008/07/18/salma-hayek-and-billionaire-fia...

Salma Hayek’s Secret Saturday Wedding

tashke94 — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:21:45 -0800

Salma Hayek tied the knot with the Gucci Group CEO, French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault, in a civil ceremony in Paris, France on Saturday (Valentine’s Day, February 14).
Salma, 42, and Francois, 46, met in Italy in 2006, announced their engagement and had a baby, Valentina Paloma, in September 2007. They broke off their engagement July 2008 but later reunited.

According to Forbes, Francois is worth an estimated $16.9 billion.

Congrats to the happy couple!

Salma is a Mommy!

bluesuze — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:35:00 -0700

Salma Hayek and her fiancé, French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, welcomed their first child together Friday, daughter Valentina Paloma Pinault. Congratulations!

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Star Mums and Their Kids

angelbeauty — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:10:19 -0700

These star mums really love their kids!

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise

Angelina Jolie,Zahara,Pax and Shiloh

Sarah Jessics Parker and son James Wilkie Broderick

Salma Hayek and Valentina Pinault

Cate Blanchett and sons Dashiell and Roman

Courtney Cox and Coco

Kate Hudson and son Ryder

Reese Witherspoon with son Deacon

Julia Roberts and twins Hazel and Phinnaeus and Henry

Gwen Stefani and Kingston

Jennifer Garner and Violet

Liv Tyler and Milo

Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple

Naomi Watts and Alexander

Isla Fischer and Olive

Salma Back On With Ex Fiancé?

justingirl1989 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:38:42 -0700

Salma Hayek and her ex zillionaire fiancé Francois-Henri Pinault may be giving their romance another try. Salma and Francois have been enjoying a low key week in Paris with their daughter Valentina just weeks after they were spotted together in Los Angeles.

Just this morning the former couple showed up to the Balenciaga fashion show in Paris together. "[They were] very friendly together, looking happy," said one attendee. "They weren't holding hands but were definitely side by side."

Last month Francois was spotted on vacation with a Salma look-a-like, but that romance fizzled out fairly quickly. So is it round II for Salma and Francois? We'll have to keep a close eye on these two to make sure! http://www.hollyscoop.com/salma-hayek/salma-back-on-with-ex-fianc%c3%a9_...

Is Salma Hayek getting married?

justingirl1989 — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:52:55 -0700

Salma Hayek and her businessman fiance Francois-Henri Pinault are planning to wed in St. Tropez later this summer, according to French reports.

The couple became new parents last year when baby daughter Valentina Paloma was born and now Frida star Hayek has reportedly started looking for a wedding gown.

Influmedia.com reports the 41-year-old Mexican actress has happily agreed to marry the French millionaire.

The couple met in April 2006 but their romance only became public in 2007.

Source
http://icydk.com/2008/06/11/is-salma-hayek-getting-married/

Salma Hayek: I Wanted to Have a Boy

justingirl1989 — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:26:48 -0800

Sure, Salma Hayek is thrilled with her 6-month-old daughter, Valentina.

But the new mom, 41, says in the new issue of Glamour, "I have something to confess, I wanted a boy."

Why?

"Probably because I was afraid," she says. "I think women suffer more a bit more than boys, and there is always conflict between mother and daughters.

"But now that she's here, I'm so happy she's a girl," Hayek goes on to say. "And I can't imagine there ever being conflict between us, because I'm in a
state of innocence where I love everything she does."

Even though she is engaged to French businessman François Henri Pinault - the father of her child - the actress says she doesn't feel any rush to make it down the aisle.

"Do I think we are going to get married? Probably. Will it make a difference? I hope not. I don't have a need for marriage.

"You want to grow old with someone, you want to have a partner and to have children - we have all those things," she says.

"Some people need the commitment. Maybe we'll just make the party!"

source: usmagazine.com