Salma Hayek Loves Irish Men | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

(Original Airdate: 3/11/97) Salma Hayek reveals her technique to get co-star Mandy Patinkin to break character, what hanging out with Richard Harris was like, her appreciation for the passion of Irish men, and the challenges of learning English.
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[@Loparich_]

What a stunning human being. Salma is not bad either.

[@td-1105]

@Kenef bro what

[@fretbuzz59]

Her name is Salma, just like it says in the title.

[@JS-wp4zi]

Salmas not bad? Hahaha she’s gorgeous

[@edjames7954]

I can’t get enough of these old appearances. Sooo sexy. Charming. Vivacious. Nice to know Salma sees the charm in this big redhead too.

[@Qwerty789LL]

@Kenef you're a legend 😄

[@kevinbirmingham8629]

She has always been incredibly stunning. Always. Still...to this day. Plus her accent, personality, etc...just perfect.

[@user-zn6ci8pv9c]

Раньше акцент был меньше.. странно

[@bouji_]

It's the accent.

[@visheshpandey8195]

Yeah isn't conan just amazing

[@draoicht22]

Too small

[@hortencianavarro885]

Love her accent. Don't get rid of your accent!

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

I remember watching Salma Hayek in “From Dusk till Dawn”. I was at a friends place, there was a group of six boisterous guys (we were all in our early twenties), one minute we were quietly chatting and then Danny Trejo is on the screen announcing Salma’s characters entrance…… Everyone stopped talking and was completely transfixed on the screen! Unbelievable.

[@bootyholelover5639]

Yeah, she was legendary in that movie. Drop dead gorgeous.

[@Amilkar8305]

Yeah, she is so attractive and lovely.

[@josemanuelmedinaaguilar3902]

I think the screen reaction of Tarantino, Clooney and the rest was genuine ... gorgeous Salma.

[@qzy-179SanTzxkW]

Damned Tarantino. I was 12. 15 years later i realized why i'm saying this now

[@RaniaBhatti]

@@qzy-179SanTzxkWwhy

[@86sineadw]

I love how passionate she is about her Co stars skills. Then when Conan tries to throw him under the bus, she tries to stop it. But then when it doesn’t stop, she starts a funny story about herself to deflect away from the topic, and it worked. Also she began her funny story by saying ‘yanno he’s very funny’ and the story wasn’t even about him being funny, it was about her being funny. But she just wanted to make her Co star look good. Classy lady

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

"deflect away" is redundant, you just "deflect".

[@waryaawariiri1812]

Conan flirting with the two most beautiful people in show business - Salma and Haile. Both shows were taped in 1997.

[@Paul_G.]

​@@einundsiebenziger5488 Except when one deflects things towards something else: a soccer ball into a goal, for example.

[@danielwesterlund1905]

Actors promoting a movie are under contractual obligation to say good things about the movie, the filming, co-stars etc..

[@ekim5007]

shes just so gorgeous its unbelievable

[@Mr.JoeMontanya]

She had mosquito bites here now she's got some melons

[@vancouverviking4652]

Keep it in your pants weirdo.

[@thrusta100]

Rosalyn Sanchez

[@timoutlaw9763]

Mexico and The Irish have a good history between them . The Irish fought with Mexico against Texas. Their is actually a monument of Irish Independent fighters with Mexican soldiers in Monterey Mexico.

[@mariangrimsdell1112]

Many people do not know this but most of the dark handsome Irish men in Ireland have Spanish blood and dna, 400 + years ago the Spanish Armada went aground off the rocky west coast of Ireland , there were originally 400 ships and most sunk in a terrible storm, the survivors married local women in west of Ireland and you could see those dark Spanish eyes in the local men back in the seventies.

[@countycricklewood]

St Patricio 🇮🇪👌☘️

[@sully8317]

@@mariangrimsdell1112 actually the Irish who are ethnic "gaels" all lived and probably formed what is "Galicia" in northern Spain before going Ireland. They conquered the Spanish and Portuguese and because of tensions moved to Ireland and conquered the inhabitants there. The Spanish Armada soldiers DNA you talk about isn't even proven.

[@rickymicky272]

False... and I know this bc it wasn’t taught in public school

[@fz7694]

@@sully8317 What do you mean it isn't proven? It's in the history books that the Spanish came to Britain and many died. And some were hidden and shielded from English soldiers finding and killing them. It explains the Sean Connery and Colin Farrell phenotypes, opposed to the pale reddish freckled Gaelic populations of Ireland and Scotland.

[@joanofarcxxi]

I LOVE her. Sweet, smart, funny, and authentic. Naturally gorgeous.

[@robbo_96]

Such a lovely, natural interview. They're both treasures

[@Jack-fo2pc]

They don't look natural to me, but yeah

[@sbakernyc5761]

Weird...I'm an Irishman and I think she is thr most beautiful woman who's ever lived. She's pushing 60 and is still an absolute smokeshow

[@bojackkatarn]

That's just because Irish and WASP boomers age very poorly by comparison. Hollywood actors also have it easy in that they have months off between productions and can afford good nutrition and have time to work out.

[@purefoldnz3070]

only if you have lots of money, shes a gold digger.

[@sbakernyc5761]

@@bojackkatarn lolol really? Age worse than Mexicans? Lol definitely not sure about that one. Using Selma Hayek as your example is a terrible one. Most of the Mexicans I know look 40 by the time they're 25

[@davidhumphries853]

One day she be 80

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Best Asian Cock No Ireland

[@mineralmedia888]

Old school. Grace, style, elegance, subtle just a wonderful entertainer.

[@slamdunk2270]

Conan, right?

[@samosmond2375]

Yeah Selma’s alright too

[@MaddMountains]

It's funny hearing her say that Irish people are almost Mexican, but I'm Mexican and I've always felt a kinship with Irish people.😊

[@focusandefficiency9359]

Yes. We both are passionate and natural and magic ❤

[@NikoBonesProductions]

I'm both and was clearly born 20-25 years too late......I'm not ok

[@stephenlynch6389]

🇮🇪🇲🇽🇮🇪🇲🇽🇮🇪🇲🇽🇮🇪

[@TheDarksweeney]

Look at the history of the Irish during the Mexican-American war: Patrick's Battalion.

[@MaddMountains]

@@TheDarksweeney wow. I've never heard of that. War is terrible, but the fact that those brave Irishmen decided to take up arms in the name of Mexico. I'm speechless. 🇮🇪💚❤️

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

Probably the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. She had a very charming English accent back then

[@willmercury]

​@Kenef Churlish.

[@mattmeyer6186]

English? wtf

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

Natalie Portman is the most beautiful woman of all time !

[@Legnica148]

I had forgotten how astonishing she is... like crazy beautiful omg

[@sanjanagoswami941]

Salma Hayek is such a sweet and beautiful personality

[@Mandrake591]

Selma is stunning, to put it mildly, a natural beauty, smart and funny too! This clip is also further proof Conan is the best late night host evah!

[@fretbuzz59]

*Salma It's right in the title, for god's sake.

[@HateDietPepsi]

Smart? 😆

[@Mandrake591]

@@HateDietPepsi Oh no, I’ve written an opinion different than yours? We’d like to apologize for this problem and will see to it that NOBODY has an opinion that opposes yours. Again, apologies. File under: What were we thinking?

[@fretbuzz59]

@@HateDietPepsi Uh, yes, she's quite smart. Why do you think otherwise?

[@HateDietPepsi]

​@@fretbuzz59 Smart relative to what? Yes she is able to talk. Using data, logic and reason to arrive at a conclusion is not her strong point.

[@Jedi_Luke]

She is a timeless goddess. After From Dusk til Dawn, I've been in love with her ever since.

[@user-tu4jg3ef3h]

Да это лучшая и самая яркая её роль. Эта роль была прям для нее!❤

[@whowantstorunforpresident5531]

Everybody's obsessed with her change in accent like she's running some kind of conspiracy. It's simple. Back then she was spending much more time in Hollywood and the US. But she has since spent decades living abroad in Europe and speaking mostly Spanish or French. She no longer has a need to keep up with English and naturally the accent gets thicker.

[@txmetalhead82xk]

Plus, she is older. It is a fact, that the accent gets more noticeable or pronounced as we age. My dad and I’s southern accent is pretty strong now lol.

[@charlespatrick8650]

she's STILL my number 1 celebrity crush

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

Natalie Portman is the most beautiful woman of all time !

[@cjordan1161]

aww . Are you OK ?

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Her and Halle

[@arminvanbuuren883]

This was 90s star power at its best. There really aren't any new movie stars like that anymore.

[@BENEATH_THE_SEWERS]

Exactly, this is all 90's humans in the prime. They dont make them like that anymore.

[@RaniaBhatti]

@@BENEATH_THE_SEWERSit was a different, simple time back then, not much internet, social media, tech there was a natural allure of it

[@reidwhitton6248]

Conan is by far the funniest comedian of all the late night hosts. And Salma? What a gorgeous and charming woman!

[@reidwhitton6248]

@SalmaHayek-dl3un New York, USA

[@reidwhitton6248]

This is the Conan O'Brien channel.

[@facundomalizia]

Love her! You can see she paid more attention to her American accent back then to feel more accepted. Glad to see she became so empowered with time that she decided to be proud of going back to her beautiful Mexican accent. What a great lady!

[@luzgo78]

Yeah , I noticed that too ! But the reason why I don’t know.

[@Keepcalm-lovesports]

It's just like Sophia Vergara, it's just an act. She can speak normal English, too.

[@jeffreyesguitar5129]

It’s amazing to see how much better Conan was than everyone else. Much more natural.

[@kallemetsahalme5701]

fun to think how i got bored of conan multiple times during his years but looking back and current day now wow he was always efficient. he changes from serious to joker to serious instantly but so smoothly and seems very sincere about it. kimmel, fallon and others seem to be trying hard all the time like they know camera is near

[@bradleys8649]

Hearing Young Salma's voice and way of talking just intensified my already existing attraction to this lady. She's just incredible!

[@doddeddo]

There's a lot of love for Irish people in Mexico, a lot of people don't know that. There's a lot history and traditions, etc. I actually went to an Irish catholic school there

[@Declan_Moriarty]

This is absolutely true! A very deep Catholic tradition of community in the New World that relates the Irish to Mexicans. ❤️☘️🇲🇽

[@hortencianavarro885]

Yes, there's history books about Irish defending Mexicans in the IUS. Very amazing. Lots of Irish in Guadalajara, Mex. Has to do with being Catholic.

[@Agent-wn7le]

She’s such a great actress ❤

[@pinkpills]

talk shows aren't nearly as fun to watch as they used to be this is so cute

[@baddi25]

Most stunning woman on this planet. Period.

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

Natalie Portman is the most beautiful and the most stunning woman on the planet !

[@ramadeo83]

Even we, Latino guys think that of her, and Latino guys have a fetish for white european girls, so I'ts not really fair for you guys, Salma is the standard for short, beatiful face, beatiful body, tanned, dark hair, dark eyed women. Anyone who saw from Dusk till Dawn knows what i'm talking about, greetings from Paraguay.

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

@@ramadeo83 Natalie Portman is much better and much more sexy, sensual, hot and attractive in Closer.

[@cjordan1161]

WOW ! Good Lord . Go to Mexico . You will find girls looking just like her everywhere .

[@scottnewbury4045]

That was a sweet, charming interview. Flirty. Nice job, Salma and Conan. Classy and fun.

[@abh2k8509]

Salma's an absolute beauty here. Stunning ❤

[@edmundpotrzeba8455]

I’m prepared to become Irish for you Salma, I’m in love with you and there is nothing you can do about it . ❤️

[@jivko6587]

Don't forget to dye your hair red!

[@edmundpotrzeba8455]

@La Fa and they say money can’t buy love .

[@bornwagg8902]

😊😅😅😅😅🍷🍾

[@randybradley4151]

The beginning of this interview reminded me when every male, female and even couples would whistle and cat call my cousin and I asked her if she gets tired of it. She just asked me "How do you know the whistles are not for you/" Right then a guy on a Harley in all leather pulls up behind us and whistles. I just looked at her and said "I suppose that whistle was for me?" She just laughed.

[@lisanovin4107]

So gracious, talented, shrewd woman. The bs she finessed her way through to pave the way. She gets all the flowers 💐😭😍💯

[@seinfeld123]

what a world it would be had Conan gotten her!

[@HankAaronJoseph19]

How do you know she didn't...

[@willowufgood261]

He did and I watched

[@thearsweirdvideoclub8663]

Kinda like an Adam Sandler movie

[@xwarped83]

@@willowufgood261 Yea, I was there too! Remember when we all high five’d?

[@MARQ23]

@@xwarped83 🤣

[@mizzury54]

Salma was in several Mexican movies before hitting it big in Hollywood.

[@literallyunderrated]

I first noticed her in the telenovela Teresa

[@MsShellectable]

She was a big telenovela star before coming to the States.

[@cibertronx]

She starred in El Callejón de los Milagros. Beautiful movie.

[@tranquilnice775]

Is it me or has her accent gotten thicker as she got older? She has a lovely gentle accent here.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Good call. I think you're right. I bet she began playing up her accent as part of her brand once she got really famous. But it became too harsh. This "gentle accent" she has here is "lovely" indeed.

[@radiatelight4100]

That is exactly what I was thinking.

[@sergioj.rodriguez1190]

I was looking for this comment before I asked this question. Haha I like her accent here. But I think she was taking lessons to appeal to the American audience. But after they welcomed her…she figured she’d be authentically herself. Which I’m totally basing this off of absolutely nothing. 😂

[@m21344]

@@Cosmo-Kramer I think S. Vergara does the same thing. Too exagarated

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@m21344 Well, I give Sophia a pass because she became famous for that over-the-top accent in, Modern Family.

[@MoChua]

She is so amazing and so beautiful.

[@louisar4227]

“ it’s the redheads. Those are the ones that are fiery, HA” 😂😂😂

[@joesmith9216]

I love how conan uploads vintage clips! the past is alive!

[@Eskay_The_Evil_Genius]

And irish men love Salma

[@vancouverviking4652]

Irish men would have sex with a goat.

[@akaikujaku2012]

How can some one be so pretty and look like she can rip my heart out at the same time???

[@cjordan1161]

Gosh , don't be so dramatic.

[@eall5630]

When she trilled back at him i did a lap around my aparment barking and howling

[@MsShellectable]

😂😂😂

[@SLURM187]

When I was a little boy, I snuck in the living room and saw the scene where she is dancing in From Dusk Till Dawn… Needless to say, I felt a funny feeling for the first time.

[@carlosortega3d]

It's weird how in these old clips, Conan's bad flirting it's still fun, looks like it comes from being "in a character" or just from being a shy guy. Watching other talk show hosts (from the same time) flirting with their guests sometimes gets creepy or uncomfortable in today times.

[@A4orce84]

Unless you are Craig Ferguson. #MasterLadiesMan

[@carlosortega3d]

@@A4orce84 Ohh totally, Craig's interviews are still fun and rewatchable material too (I still watch now and then his interviews with Shirley Manson XD )

[@cjc2]

Conan has a so much charm and wit. His bad dorky flirting is hilarious combined with self deprecating humor. His travel series around the world are excellent. So funny.

[@bornwagg8902]

It is fine that how is supposed to be hi is man she is a woman is Normal that this happens right we supposed to be attractive to each others😊🍷🍾👌

[@monasabbat9733]

What a great casting too. She doesn't need to convince anyone, she IS Esmeralda. A good half of the actor's job is done when you just put them in the right place.

[@Topper_Harley68]

Finally an old clip with good quality, very rare to see.

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

Selma may not have married an Irishman, but, she sure married into a pot of gold with her current husband.

[@azzu12]

There's so many clips of these 90s baddies openly flirting with Conan and it just confirms that this dude had to have had insane game in his younger years

[@tl7236]

She's incredibly a loving person.

[@wavy9615]

their chemistry was crazy

[@chemicalbrother7613]

A scientific fact: it is impossible to be more beautiful and charming than Salma Hayek.

[@KoRnBaKo]

Hands down (my pants) one of the hottest, sexiest women of all time!

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

Natalie Portman is the most beautiful, the hottest and the sexiest woman of all time !

[@KoRnBaKo]

@Natalie Portman Fan Not THE but definitely one of THE most beautiful.

[@edgabrillo1909]

Salma has played a significant role in my teenage years; I've watched many of her movies.

[@benmorrison7049]

With age just a number. Salma still has the beauty on the inside!!

[@user-li3fr8jl3b]

And outside 😎😎

[@marcmcphee]

Absolutely gorgeous 🤩

[@amberturdcoloringbook1733]

Who? Conan?

[@marcmcphee]

@@amberturdcoloringbook1733 obviously

[@amberturdcoloringbook1733]

@@marcmcphee 😂😂😂

[@aidangriffiths5075]

Come to Dublin Salma

[@Adrian-gn5bw]

Salma, I'm Irish I've been in love with you for years 💜

[@TheNivKo]

I mean, I'm gay, but oh my GOD this woman

[@Mr.JoeMontanya]

Maybe ur not gay? Lol

[@yugkranti7285]

Girl so hot man turned to factory reset mode.

[@pranjal6593]

​@@yugkranti7285 damm , I laughed too hard on this, thx

[@ashokaayar760]

Whenever I question my sexuality, I just look at Salma Hayek and I am as straight as a pole

[@katemae1076]

Tbf, I'm gay BECAUSE my god, this woman

[@paulgibbons2320]

Let's not forget Dogma. She certainly is a Muse.

[@timjensen6968]

I'm in love 26 years late.

[@rbrtrdz9574]

Perfect woman. No diss, but it's interesting how her accent became more pronounced as she aged. I think she initially put alot of work into trying to hide her accent, but she let her self be free after becoming such a big star

[@sanjanagoswami941]

Salma Hayek is such a sweet and beautiful personality

[@ngauruhoezodiac3143]

I love Salma. She is so funny.

[@AmitKumar-ym7bw]

She is breathtaking

[@emmanuelvillalobos8381]

Salma Hayek 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Agent-wn7le]

She’s soooo pretty 😍 and so beautiful 🥰🥰

[@timy0905]

She is so lovely and I became a fan of her since I watched the movie "Dusk Till Dawn."

I love Salma Hayek. Just Beautiful Woman!

[@franceskajacobs2766]

She's beautiful inside and out I love her soo talented so gracious may God bless u

[@TheBigmick33]

Dias Mio if Selma likes Irish guys I can die happy☘🌺

[@Cerph]

She's cute and hot- and her chemistry with Conan was perfect.

[@wendylederer367]

I knew that growl was coming! 😂

[@andiburns1213]

All Actors about any other person: "Oh my god, he/ she is soooooo wonderful......"

[@Steph6n]

3:36 for those looking for the Title bit

[@energyasylum997]

I give her "me Lucky Charms" any ol' day!!

[@anthonyjames713]

She is sooo gorgeous 😍🙉

[@karachiarcade2285]

Holy shit. Prime Salma

[@Shagadelicjon]

Salma

[@aidangriffiths5075]

Nah she's amazing now

[@Morningstar-sg7js]

Dude have you seen her lately? she's gorgeous.

[@sbakernyc5761]

Bro she gets hotter as she gets older

[@karachiarcade2285]

@@Morningstar-sg7js yeah but the yaboozzz are too big now

[@Waynedomo1]

Selma is stunningly gorgeous she’s also a very talented actress ❤️👍😎

[@ikuep]

Fools Rush In was with Matthew Perry what a time.

[@AWOLCPA]

It's mutual. What a beauty.

[@AA-qb7ni]

Salma has alwayssss been beautiful 😍😍

[@thecreator1455]

She's very beautiful. Women are awesome. We can't live without them.

[@GJBarreda]

Her accent got thicker with time 😮😂

[@liljay216]

She has always stated that she had to try her best to mask her accent in the beginning of her career...now she's paid her dues and can be herself

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@liljay216 She should keep masking it. She sounds so much better here.

[@IknowMoreThanYou]

​@@Cosmo-Kramer 🤡

[@miami-dade3058]

It’s fake. She realized it’s more sexy and exotic to have a thick Latin accent

[@scottnixon9367]

What else can you say about Salma. Absolutely stunning!

[@ORagnar]

Salam has always been one of the prettiest girls around... one of my favorites. 4/4/23

[@alguitarchristie]

She sounds more Mexican now than she did back then!

[@aumarigan]

26 years ago. It's already been that long? Most of us are now probably grandparents.

[@jayaline]

Salma is stunning, and then you don't see her for a while and forget how stunning, and then you see her and it's a surprise all over again how stunning she is 😊

[@antg3550]

5:10 the way she said yeah... Conan really had her in a trance. He probably had a shot with her

[@MsShellectable]

Hah. She was playing him like a fiddle. She knew what she was doing, and more power to her.

[@dwayneterrell1915]

Ain't she beautiful everybody older she gets the more beautiful she gets I think she is such a good person she is heavenly scent God bless you woman 😊😊😊😊

[@MichaelOBrien71]

Kind of like Sophia Loren and Raquel Welch. They looked good older

[@spencerthu2956]

I love her! Grrrrrrrreat! Tony the tiger can roll his "R"s good too! So beautiful

[@400built]

she is amazing

[@sanjaybaraily626]

Such a beautiful human, the eyes, the voice, the body made of silk. And Salma is..... good.

[@pavan.k24]

Salma Hayek (young) is the most beautiful woman I ever see.❤

[@cjordan1161]

Not now. Have you seen her recently?

[@lizardxqueen]

The chemistry is there!

[@rickmjr9569]

This confirms it……..there is a God 😳, she’s drop dead gorgeous

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

Natalie Portman is the most beautiful woman of all time !

[@rickmjr9569]

@@natalieportmanfan1817 ….she definitely top 10 in my book 😂

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

Natalie is definitely top 1 in every way.

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

Natalie Portman is so sexy, incredibly hot, extremely sensual, so classy, elegant, even more beautiful than an angel, a real goddess, a queen, extremely attractive, sweet, very smart, kind, generous, caring, as well as an extremely good actress, the best of all time, she is perfect and as beautiful inside as out.

[@natalieportmanfan1817]

Natalie Portman is the true definition of perfect beauty and no one comes close to her.

[@ericmcgowan1993]

Great actress 👏

[@Raskolnikov32]

She's like a species above the rest of us.

[@agstinacueva1673]

Latinas are above north americans I agree

[@cjordan1161]

huh ?

[@Raskolnikov32]

@@cjordan1161 wuh?

[@kanggofud5440]

Simply ❤❤ salma hayek

[@zade5163]

Oh damn here she speaks more accent free than now 🤯😆 I love her accent by the way 😊❤

[@veronicwbrennan4002]

I absolutely love Salma. I only went to tictoc so I coild watch her clips.

[@ivanchernov9987]

Salma just made this ol’ Mick’s day! 💋

[@skYt9139]

Conan: I'll put on a black wig. Meanwhile in Armenia...

[@AndreiBerezin]

Please explain

[@skYt9139]

@@AndreiBerezin when he had a remote in Armenia, he was featured as a villain in an Armenian soap opera. He wore a black wig and had black eyebrows.

[@AndreiBerezin]

@@skYt9139 wait, nobody called that a cultural appropriation and nobody started to insult him?? I guess normal countries still do exist....

[@skYt9139]

Whoa it took me a while to reply lol ​@@AndreiBerezin I haven't seen outtakes, just the remotes. I am not aware of what they thought of that.