Salma Hayek’s Emotional Journey During ‘Desperado’ Love Scene Filming

Salma Hayek recently shared a poignant memory from her time filming the action-packed movie “Desperado.”

The Mexican-American actress revealed on Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert podcast that she was deeply moved when she learned about an intimate scene she had to shoot with her co-star Antonio Banderas.

Before the cameras rolled, Salma Hayek found herself in tears, expressing her fears and doubts about performing a love scene with Banderas for the 1995 film.

She admitted, “I don't know that I can do it.

I'm afraid.”

Hayek opened up about her apprehensions, particularly concerning Antonio Banderas.

Despite acknowledging him as a respectful and friendly colleague, she felt intimidated by his carefree attitude towards the scene, which contrasted with her own reservations.

Recalling the challenging shoot, Hayek revealed her struggle to let go of her towel during the scene.

She described moments where attempts to lighten the mood and make her laugh would briefly coax her to remove the towel, only for tears to follow suit shortly after.

However, with determination and support, they managed to push through, making the best of the situation at hand.

The actress praised director Robert Rodriguez for his exceptional guidance and emphasized that he never pressured her throughout the filming process.

Despite the difficulties, Hayek acknowledged that she could perform the scene by momentarily stepping out of her comfort zone and assuming a different persona.

Reflecting on the experience, Hayek expressed concern about her family's reaction to the scene, highlighting the societal double standards that often place undue scrutiny on women.

She pondered how her father and brother would perceive the scene compared to the more celebratory reactions that men typically receive for similar performances.

Salma Hayek, who was 54 at the time of the podcast, portrayed the character Carolina in “Desperado,” a