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Salma Hayek Talks Racism, Wasn’t Shocked About Donald Trump’s Statements

Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet” is an animated film based on the 1923 classic book.

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“Because I know him a little bit, is it’s a mistake to respond because he will use this to promote himself”, Hayek told the News about the presidential front-runner.

Salma Hayek wouldn’t even say the word “Trump” when asked how she felt after the GOP candidate assailed Mexican immigrants as “rapists” flowing across the border.

Still, the actress conceded that Trump’s remarks illuminated a serious problem: race and discrimination in America. Because there were many years where people were saying, ‘.

“I’d be surprised if he did something courageous and meaningful that nobody found out about”, she continued, adding that what Trump said was “not courageous and meaningful”.

She continued, “What’s been interesting about it is that thanks to that, all the things that he said, I don’t repeat them and I don’t say his name because I don’t want to give him extra publicity”.

Hayek was nominated for Best Actress at both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes in 2003 for her starring role in Frida.

“If something generates publicity, I would never be surprised about anything he does”, E!

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The little girl, who looked to be having a great time at the bash, matched her famous mother in an all-black outfit and sandals.

Salma Hayek puts on a busty display in backless LBD at Prophet premiere with