Hayek Engaged, Expecting Child
Actress-producer Salma Hayek is expecting a child with businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, a rep confirmed to The ShowBuzz on Friday.
A statement from Hayek's rep, Ina Treciokas, also confirmed that Pinault and Hayek are engaged. It is not known when the couple, who have not been public with their romance, plan to tie the knot.
Pinault is the chairman and CEO of PPR SA, a Paris-based company that owns luxury brands like Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent.
The 40-year-old actress has appeared in a slew of films, such as 2002's "Frida" and 1995's "Desperado." She guest-starred in and is executive producer of the hit ABC show "Ugly Betty," which recently received the Golden Globe for best comedy.
Hayek previously dated actor Edward Norton and has laughed off rumors that she and fellow actress Penelope Cruz are an item.
Cruz told David Letterman in January that the two ladies were like sisters, not lovers.Photos: The Stork Club
"We are like sisters and we have some sense of humor ... And the story now is that we are lovers," Cruz said.
Cruz joked, "I'm sorry to say that is not the case."
It seems that Hayek has already perfected her mothering skills. Her "Betty" costar Eric Mabius told The ShowBuzz in December, "She's so sweet, she's got a bit of caretaker in her ... she has many dogs she rescues, you can tell she likes to take in strays like me."
By Amy Bonawitz