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Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The ugly past behind Salma Hayek and Linda Evangelista's happily blended family: Supermodel took fashion tycoon François-Henri Pinault to court after she fell pregnant following whirlwind romance
Linda Evangelista and her ex François-Henri Pinault were the image of harmonious co-parents as they beamed for photos at their son's high school graduation this week - in a stark contrast of to their bitter court battle 13 years ago. The luxury retailing giant heir, 63, has four children, one of whom he shares with the supermodel after a brief relationship in the noughties. Augustin, 18, is just months older than the businessman's daughter Valentina - who he has with wife Salma Hayek. While the blended family has been known to get on well now - with the former partners even enjoying Thanksgiving together - only years earlier, a child support feuds saw familial tensions brewing. In a 2012 trial, Pinault admitted he had broken up with the Linda after discovering she was pregnant four months into their relationship. 'I didn't even know her,' he said. Meanwhile, Evangelista reportedly asked for a staggering $46,000 a month for their son's care. At the time, her lawyer also claimed the Frenchman, who has an estimated net worth of $17.5 billion, had demanded the supermodel have an abortion as he did not want the child. The pair eventually come to an agreement in their battle over Augustin - then five - over the phone. The surprise settlement, revealed by a source to The New York Post, came three days into the court scrap that revealed some of the uglier claims about the former couple's four-month relationship. It is not clear whether Evangelista won the hefty sum he expected Pinault to pay for their child, with the source only claiming he had 'gone a long way toward meeting those original demands'. During the court battle, her lawyer William Beslow had also argued that 'Augie' deserves a lifestyle similar to that of Pinault's daughter with Hayek, born just months after his son. As chief executive of PPR, the conglomerate that owns Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci and Bottega Veneta, at the time, he was earning some $5million a year. He would also have been spending $50,000 a month just on the taxes, upkeep and loan payments for the $12million Los Angeles home he put in trust for his daughter, Valentina, the Post reported. And taking the witness stand, he revealed he spent a staggering $260,000 on gifts for himself in 2010 - but could not remember what he had bought his son or how much he had spent on him. Despite his wealth, Pinault had criticised Evangelista for her outlandish demands, suggesting the $46,000 a month is in fact for 'mom support'. She had maintained she was modelling or working on her image at all hours of the day. The seeming rift is a far cry from the warm relations Augustin now appears to share with both his parents and step-mother Salma. Linda, 60, reunited with François and his wife as they came together to celebrate her son this week. The supermodel looked every inch the proud mother as she posed with her lookalike son, 18, on his big day. Taking to Instagram on Monday, she uploaded a slew of snaps which showed Augustin proudly posing with his diploma before celebrating with a personalised cake and enjoying a cigar with his billionaire father. In one sweet snap, the graduate hugged his stepmother Salma, 58, and mother Linda as they posed alongside his father. 'Then this happened. ♥️✨I'm one proud momma,' she wrote. 'Blessed blessed blessed…' Linda and François briefly dated from September 2005 until January 2006. The Kering CEO started dating From Dusk Till Dawn star Salma in April that year, when he was later informed Linda was pregnant with Augustin. In 2007, Salma and François announced their engagement and welcomed their daughter Valentina in September. When Augustin was first born, Linda initially kept his paternity a secret - but the truth emerged following their child support dispute. Linda previously gave an insight into her co-parenting relationship with Salma in an interview with Vogue. She explained that she spends time with Salma and her ex during the holiday season. However, one Thanksgiving, she was ill and not able to join the festivities. 'I was sick at Thanksgiving. And Salma got on the plane with her daughter, came here, and made Thanksgiving dinner,' she explained. Linda then humorously revealed she had given Salma an 'eclectic wish list' for what she wanted to eat. Big family: Salma is stepmom to three of her billionaire husband's children — Francois, 25, Augie, 16, and Mathilde, 21 — and the husband and wife share daughter Valentina, 15 'I wanted her Mexican chicken with truffled potatoes. And she spent the day in the kitchen and cooked it herself. No help.' 'The kids helped her at the end. She made a feast - a beautiful, beautiful meal. I had told her that I wasn't going to have Thanksgiving; I wasn't feeling well. And she said, "Oh yes you are: I am coming." And poof, she was here.' Linda also opened up about her son and wanting to give him a 'normal upbringing' - despite her celebrity status. She revealed both she and Augustin sit in the nosebleed seats at events after offers for front row seats at venues at Madison Square Garden dwindled down. 'Now we buy our tickets and we sit with the fans in nosebleed. We're fine with that. I wanted to have a very normal upbringing for my child.' It seems the family has been enjoying a blended upbringing for years, with Salma in 2021 posting what appeared to be vacation photos featuring Augustin. He had even made rep carpet appearances alongside his step-mother and half-sister. Meanwhile, Salma and Linda have made it clear there is no bad blood between them. In a 2023 Instagram post, Salma gushed about the supermodel's new book - Linda Evangelista Photographed by Steven Meisel - in a video with her husband's ex. 'For all of you who are wondering what to give for a Christmas present, I have a prefect one. This amazing book is the perfect gift for absolutely everyone especially if you like photography or fashion or if you just like my Linda!' The duo then laughed as they enjoyed a warm hug with one another. It's not the only time the pair have exchanged kind words on social media. In October, while attending the 2024 Innovator Awards, which pal Penelope Cruz, Linda and Augustin were also at, Salma posted a carousel of photos captioned: 'Penelope & Linda, thank you so much for your magical words, for celebrating me, for loving me, for supporting me, and for being a pillar of strength in my life. @penelopecruzoficial @lindaevangelista.' Last year, she joined Linda and 38 other A-listers for a legendary Vogue cover - which Salma brand a show of 'sisterhood'.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Salma Hayek is the epitome of glamour in a petrol green sequinned gown as she makes a striking appearance at Kering Women In Motion Awards 2025 amid Cannes Film Festival
Salma Hayek ensured to capture everyone's attention in a glamorous sequinned gown as she arrived at 2025 Kering Women In Motion Awards amid the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. The Frida icon, 58, put on a show-stopping display as she slipped into a shimmery petrol green number which featured teal feather-trim embellishments. The Mexican actress wowed in the busty dress, toting the look with a matching clutch bag. Salma typically oozed old glamour lifting her dark tresses into a high up-do and adding further bling with a gleaming diamond choker and matching rings. The Bandidas favourite was joined by her billionaire husband and Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault. The couple looked typically smitten packing on the PDA as they stopped for striking snaps for the A-list Presidential Dinner at the Place de la Castre. This year's Cannes Film Festival is taking place in the wake of Trump´s vow to enact tariffs on international films. Cannes, where filmmakers, sales agents and journalists gather from around the world, is the Olympics of the big screen, with its own golden prize, the Palme d´Or, to give out at the end. Filmmakers come from nearly every corner of the globe to showcase their films while dealmakers work through the night to sell finished films or packaged productions to various territories. 'You release a film into that Colosseum-like situation,' says Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho, who´s returning to Cannes with 'The Secret Agent, a thriller set during Brazil ´s dictatorship. 'You´ve got to really prepare for the whole experience because its quite intense - not very far from the feeling of approaching a roller coaster as you go up the steps at the Palais.' Trump sent shock waves through Hollywood and the international film community when he announced on May 4 that all movies "produced in Foreign Lands" will face 100% tariffs. The White House has said no final decisions have been made. Options being explored include federal incentives for U.S.-based productions, rather than tariffs. But the announcement was a reminder of how international tensions can destabilize even the oldest cultural institutions. The Cannes Film Festival originally emerged in the World War II years, when the rise of fascism in Italy led to the founding of an alternative to the then-government controlled Venice Film Festival. In the time since, Cannes´ resolute commitment to cinema has made it a beacon to filmmakers. Countless directors have come to make their name. This year is no different, though some of the first-time filmmakers at Cannes are already particularly well-known. Kristen Stewart (The Chronology of Water), Scarlett Johansson (Eleanor the Great) and Harris Dickinson (Urchin) have all unveiled their feature directorial debuts in Cannes´ Un Certain Regard sidebar section. Many Cannes veterans have returned, including Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning), Robert De Niro - who received an honorary Palme d´Or 49 years after Taxi Driver premiered in Cannes - and Quentin Tarantino, who paid tribute to low-budget Western director George Sherman. Meanwhile Scarlett's directorial debut Eleanor The Great, will be unveiled on May 20. However, in the wake of his legal battle with former co-star Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni is not expected to attend. Over recent years the star-studded extravaganza has arguably won more attention for the outfits worn by its celebrity guests than the roster of feature films being screened on the Croisette. But new nudity rules, devised for 'the sake of decency,' have been implemented at this year's festival. According to organisers, the austere move is an attempt to stifle the celebrity trend for 'naked dresses' - namely provocative outfits that reveal considerably more than they conceal - on the red carpet. 'For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as any other area of the festival,' states a Cannes festival document. 'The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.' The surprise new policy features in a recent festival-goers charter - released with a series of outlines regarding expected public behaviour. Guests are expected to converge on the Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière for some of the highest profile film screenings across a packed two-week schedule in Cannes. It's understood that the iconic venue now adopts a more conservative dress code, with suits, dinner jackets and floor-length evening gowns generally favoured over headline grabbing ensembles. Classic little black dresses, cocktail dresses, pant-suits, dressy tops and elegant sandals, 'with or without a heel', will also be permitted. While the decision to implement a more stringent policy will be a first, it is not known if French TV broadcasters, wary of airing nudity, played a role in its enforcement. Major red carpet events, including the Cannes Film Festival, are aired in France by France Télévisions Recently attracting more models and influencers than actors and filmmakers, the annual ceremony has seen an increase in risque red carpet fashion statements. In 2021, American supermodel Bella Hadid bared her cleavage in a plunging black gown while attending a screening of Tre Piani (Three Floors). She pulled a similar stunt three years later, with guests at the 2024 gala left speechless after she attended the premiere of Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice completely braless beneath a sheer brown evening dress.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Salma Hayek's 17-Year-Old Daughter Valentina 'Had No Idea' What the 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' Cover Was
Salma Hayek Pinault was named the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model The 58-year-old said her 17-year-old daughter, Valentina Pinault, wasn't aware of the historic honor prior to her receiving it Salma shared that she grew up looking at the issue but never dreamed she'd be on the coverSalma Hayek Pinault is going to have a hard time impressing her 17-year-old daughter. Valentina Paloma Pinault, with her newly announced Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The 58-year-old actress was recently announced as the new cover star of the highly coveted issue, but admitted on the Today show that her daughter, whom she shares with husband François-Henri Pinault, is not clued into the honor. 'My daughter had no idea what this cover was,' Salma shared on Today. 'You know, it's another generation.' Despite her daughter not being invested in this historic moment, Salma shared that she grew up admiring the famed covers. 'I still can't believe it,' she said of the accomplishment. 'I remember when I was young and hot, I used to look at this magazine. I wanted to see who was the new gorgeous model, the new girl of the moment.' However, Salma said it 'never crossed my mind' that she could be the swimsuit model. 'Because they didn't look like me,' she explained. 'My body's not necessarily the model type. I just never thought it was a possibility. And for it to happen when I'm 58, it's really shocking.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Back in April, Salma gushed about Valentina to PEOPLE, sharing that the teen is well-versed in beauty products. 'That one knows everything," she said. 'She knows products that you cannot even imagine that it exists. I'm like, 'What is that?' And she's like, 'Oh, it's a this for the ... whatever.' So I can't teach her anything. She's the expert." The Magic Mike's Last Dance star is currently preparing for her daughter to leave the nest. She mourned Valentina's final birthday at home back in September 2024, writing an emotional tribute at the time. 'My baby last birthday at home (for now) Im already having separation anxiety she makes me laugh all day, teaches me so many things, keeps me motivated, inspires in so many ways makes me want to dance sing and cook and makes life so exciting I love you sooooooooo much mi Vale 💋🙏♥️' she wrote on Instagram at the time. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicole Kidman to Receive Kering's Milestone 10th Woman in Motion Award at Cannes Film Festival
Nicole Kidman, the trailblazing actor and producer who last starred in Halina Reijn's thought-provoking 'Babygirl,' will be celebrated at the Cannes Film Festival where she will receive the Woman in Motion Award from Kering chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault, Cannes president Iris Knobloch and director Thierry Fremaux. Launched in 2015 by Kering, an official partner of the Cannes Film Festival, the Women in Motion program highlights the creativity and contribution made by women, both on and offscreen, in the world of culture and the arts. More from Variety Cannes Assembles Powerhouse Jury for 78th Edition, Including Jeremy Strong, Halle Berry and Payal Kapadia Kino Lorber Buys French Arthouse Hit 'Souleymane's Story,' Winner of Cannes' Un Certain Regard, for North America (EXCLUSIVE) Techno Music Drama 'Rave On' Heads to Cannes, The Playmaker Debuts Trailer (EXCLUSIVE) As the milestone 10th Woman in Motion honoree, Kidman will succeed NBCUniversal Studio Group chair and CEO Donna Langley, Jane Fonda, Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, Isabelle Huppert, Patty Jenkins, Gong Li, Salma Hayek Pinault, Viola Davis and Michelle Yeoh. The tribute to Kidman will take place at a glamorous gala dinner bringing together filmmakers, talent, jury members and executives. Kidman, who was last at Cannes in 2017 to receive the 70th Anniversary Prize, said, 'It's a true honor to receive this award from François, Thierry, Iris, my friends at the Kering Group as well as the Cannes Film Festival.' 'I am proud to join this list of extraordinary women who've received this honor before me—artists and trailblazers I deeply admire,' Kidman said, adding that 'the Cannes Film Festival has been a part of my life for over 30 years and I am thrilled to add this incredible recognition to the many memories I've made here.' François-Henri Pinault, Kering's chairman and CEO, said, 'For this anniversary edition of Women In Motion, Nicole Kidman, who fully embodies the spirit of the program, was an obvious choice.' 'Through her artistic standards, her committed choices and her concrete action to change representations in cinema, she is a powerful illustration of what Women In Motion has been defending for a decade,' Pinault continued. Kidman has worked with some of the world's greatest filmmakers, including Stanley Kubrick, Jane Campion, Lars von Trier, Baz Luhrmann, Sofia Coppola, Gus Van Sant and Reijn, interpreting complex, powerful roles that have helped to modernize and refine the representation of women on screen. As a producer, Kidman, who launched her production vehicle, Blossom Films, in 2010, hasalso been pursuing meaningful female-driven projects, such as 'Big Little Lies in which plays a domestic violence survivor. The limited series won a flurry of Emmy Awards in 2017, including one for her. That year, while presenting Sofia Coppola's 'The Beguiled' at the Festival de Cannes, she called out gender inequality in the industry and pledged to shoot with a female director every 18 months. Eight years later, she has surpassed her promise, having already collaborated with 19 female directors. 'Nicole Kidman is an immensely talented actress,' said Thierry Fremaux, general delegate of the Cannes Film Festival. 'Her rich filmography, of which she is the patient author, and her masterful, unsettling performances have left their mark on the history of contemporary cinema. She has worked with the most emblematic directors, lending them her versatility and infinite sensitivity. Role after role, and with the nuances, strengths, and flaws specific to each character, she has portrayed women who break freefrom their shackles.' Iris Knobloch, the president of the Cannes Film Festival, praised Kidman for her commitment to empowering women. 'When a great actress works with nearly twenty female directors in the space of a fewyears, she shows the world just how vibrant and alive the talent of women in cinema reallyis,' said Knobloch, who became the first president of the Cannes Film Festival in 2022. 'Through all these projects, and of course through her production company, Nicole Kidman has given those who write, direct, and tell stories all the visibility they deserve. It is this strong, singular and resolutely modern voice that we are proud to celebrate this year with Kering,' she continued. Kidman recently won a best actress prize at Venice and earned a Golden Globe nomination for her daring portrayal of a CEO who starts a subversive affair in 'Babygirl.' She was also the 49th recipient of the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award last year. Alongside her artistic career, Kidman has been a strong social activist for several decades. As a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF and UN Women, she uses her influence to defend the rights of women and children worldwide. 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