Actress Salma Hayek, whose newest film Without Blood premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 8, had an even bigger reason to celebrate this month, as her daughter Valentina turned 17 years old on Sept. 21.
In honor of the special day, Hayek took to Instagram to share a detailed tribute showing how much Valentina has grown over the years, from a little girl with face paint making funny noises in the car to a teenager ready to take the next big step in life.
“My baby last birthday at home (for now) Im already having separation anxiety,” Hayek wrote. “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 💋🙏♥️.”
Friends shared birthday wishes for Hayek’s daughter, with celebrities like Camila Cabello and Zoe Saldana commenting on the birthday post.
Fans also chimed in to support Valentina on her exciting 17th birthday, with comments like, “Happy birthday to the beautiful Valentina!!! 🎂🎊🎉💗,” and “Enjoy each and every day! Our time as active parents is so short. To be cherished and honored.”
“For us they will always be our babies!!! Happy bday to her,” wrote a third.
Many noted how similar Hayek and her daughter look, such as a fan who declared, “so cute a lil mini Salma Happy Bday ❤️ 🎂👏🎉🥳.”
“She just look like you,” said another.
Hayek shares Valentina with her husband, François-Henri Pinault. They welcomed Valentina in 2007, during their engagement, going on to tie the knot in 2009.
While Valentina is Hayek’s only biological child, she is stepmother to Pinault’s three other kids from previous relationships, François, Augustin and Mathilde.
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