Salma Hayek on Financial Independence; No Prenup with Billionaire Husband François-Henri Pinault
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Salma Hayek recently revealed details about her financial arrangement with her husband, François-Henri Pinault, CEO of Kering. Despite Pinault’s multibillion-dollar fortune, Hayek said that they did not sign a prenuptial agreement and that she retained her financial freedom throughout their marriage. The pair, who married in 2009, have a unique financial arrangement based on mutual respect and autonomy.
Hayek, well-known for her classic film roles and considerable charity activities, highlighted her desire to build her riches freely. Even though she lives with her billionaire hubby, she feels motivated and empowered to pursue her financial goals. “I support many aspects of my life and myself,” she added, revealing that the burden of managing her finances motivates her goals. “I enjoy being under pressure to make a particular amount of money. “And now I’ve decided I want to make more,” she said.
Pinault, whose net fortune is estimated to be over $21.8 billion, has expressed support for Hayek’s goal of financial independence. The pair has a daughter, Valentina, and as she approaches maturity, Hayek is pondering new business projects, but she hasn’t revealed any specifics. Hayek said her husband finds her entrepreneurial energy intriguing, adding, “I think he finds it kind of sexy.”
Aside from her acting career, Hayek has been heavily interested in philanthropy, mainly through her work with the Kering Foundation, which is dedicated to ending gender-based violence. She recently took an active role in planning the foundation’s New York event, which generated approximately $3 million to support their cause.
While Hayek came from an affluent family, she experienced financial difficulties early in her career as her family’s fortune declined. However, her marriage to Pinault changed public impressions, with some fans and media concentrating on her opulent lifestyle. Reflecting on her initial experience with newfound fortune, she stated, “The excitement about having a lot of money was that I didn’t have to think about money.” Still, she acknowledged that this resulted in social expectations about her.
Hayek’s willingness to discuss her financial independence illustrates her dedication to self-reliance and drive, even inside her high-profile marriage. Personal accomplishment remains essential to her, motivated by her passions and aspirations beyond cash.