Penélope Cruz shares anecdote of doing Salma Hayek's makeup

Penélope Cruz has shared an intimate anecdote that underscores the profound depth of her friendship with fellow actress Salma Hayek. In a recent interview with "Allure" magazine, Cruz recounted a time when Hayek called her in a panic, needing her hair and makeup done for a premiere after her professional team canceled at the last minute.

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I have a premiere and I need you to do my hair and makeup. By the way, the power is out in the house, so we don't have electricity, and my hair and makeup team canceled on me.

Adding to the urgency, the incident occurred during a power outage at Hayek's home. Cruz, whose mother once ran a hair salon, felt equipped to handle the challenge. Working by candlelight, she skillfully styled and applied makeup to Hayek, who then attended the premiere of "Dogma" looking "spectacular."

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Makeup has a very beautiful part: sharing. Among friends, it is very common to help each other, recommend products, try new techniques and enjoy that moment together. What one doesn't know, the other does.

This story, while a delightful piece of Hollywood trivia, also speaks to a broader theme of female solidarity. "Makeup has a very beautiful part: sharing," explained makeup artist Maite Tuset. "Among friends, it is very common to help each other, recommend products, try new techniques and enjoy that moment together. What one doesn't know, the other does."

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Spanish press asked me who I wanted to work with and I said: with Penélope Cruz. We started talking, and you had to come to Los Angeles for auditions and to meet agents. It was at the beginning of our careers and I told you: 'Why don't you stay with me? I can pick you up at the airport.' I went to get you, and I remember that when we first saw each other, we both smiled. After that, more than 20 years of strong friendship followed. It was an instant connection, as if we had known each other all our lives.

The bond between Hayek and Cruz extends far beyond shared beauty routines. Their relationship, which began over two decades ago, is built on mutual admiration and support. Hayek recalled meeting Cruz when she first arrived in Los Angeles, offering her a place to stay, and feeling an immediate connection. They often refer to each other as "sisters," a testament to their enduring and close-knit friendship.

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Salma is one of those people who, when you meet them, you don't want them to disappear from your life.