Salma Hayek 'so happy to be alive’ as she marks birthday with jaw-dropping bikini shoot

Frida star Salma Hayek celebrated her birthday at the beach this weekend, taking to Instagram to show off the stunning location, and her age-defying figure, in a red hot bikini.

The Hollywood actress declared “Happy 57th birthday to me!!!” as she frolicked in the crystal blue ocean.

Salma left her 26.5 million followers taken aback by her real age, as she shared in the post’s caption: “I’m so happy to be alive and so profoundly grateful for all the blessings!!!!

“My beloved family, my precious friends, my health, my work that keeps me going, my empowering team, my relationship with animals & nature, and the love of all my loyal fans.

“Happy 57th birthday to me!!!” She concluded.

Although Salma didn’t reveal exactly where she was marking her birthday this year, she previously teased she was travelling with her daughter, Valentina Pinault, 15.

The beauty has been soaking in the sun this summer, as she was also recently spotted on holiday with her husband, François-Henri Pinault, 61, who is the chairman and CEO of luxury corporation Kering.

Fans took to the comments section of Salma’s Instagram post to marvel at her ageless beauty.

One social media user asked the Magic Mike’s Last Dance star: “What do you do? Cuz I want to look that good when I’m older.”

Another added: “Happy birthday you definitely don’t even look close to 57.”

A third person gushed: “GOAT beauty. Longest prime of beauty in the history.”

“I cant believe she’s 20 years older than me and has a much better body than mine,” a fourth fan admitted.

In the dazzling beach photos, Salma accessorised with a pair of mirrored sunglasses and a stylish straw hat.

She was also seen enjoying a snack on the sand, while intrigued seagulls approached behind her.

Salma matched her bikini with her pedicure, as she sported a bright red hue on her nails while soaking in the beautiful view.

It comes after the star insisted she has never used botox, while speaking on Kelly Ripa’s SiriusXM podcast Let’s Talk Off Camera.

Salma explained she instead turns to radio frequency and micro-frequency machines, which the actress believes help to tighten her skin and help prevent the appearance of wrinkles.

source: express.co.uk