Salma Hayek – From Dusk Till Dawn, 1996

Commanding the screen with a burgundy bikini, feathered headdress, and a yellow snake draped around her neck, Salma Hayek delivers an unforgettable performance in the 1996 film “From Dusk Till Dawn.” Directed by Robert Rodriguez and featuring George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino, the film mixes crime and horror as two outlaws stumble upon a bar teeming with vampires.

Salma’s role as Santanico Pandemonium, the alluring vampire queen, is marked by a hypnotic dance that shifts the narrative’s course. Shot in California and Mexico, this moment remains a standout. The celebrity’s powerful presence also shines in films like “Frida” and “Desperado,” further solidifying her impact in cinema.