Salma Hayek knighted in France
Salma Hayek Actress, Salma Hayek has bee declared as a Knight of the Legion of Honor on Sunday, (01.01.12) - in a visit to France.
Not just that but her father-in-law, Francois Pinault, was made a Grand Office of the Legion of Honor, the country's highest civilian decoration, on the same day.
Salma - who guest-starred in hit US show, ‘Ugly Betty’- married Francois-Henri Pinault in 2008 - and is mother to 4-year-old Valentina.
The 45-year-old is happy to be financially independent and to not have to worry about expenses.
She said: "I work hard, I make my own living and I love it. I like having financial independence.
"I don't ever want to have to depend on anyone completely."
Though she did admit that being the wife of Pinault, the billionaire CEO of Pinault-Printemps-Redoute, does have its perks.
Adding: "When I have troubles sometimes, its nice to have someone there to help."
