Actress Salma Hayekwho is a board member of the Kering Foundation, has helped raise more than $3 million to help end violence against women and children.
Salma’s husband, François-Henri Pinault, is the CEO of Kering, although the Kering Foundation has thirteen different directors who manage both the business and non-profit affairs of the organization.
Salma Hayek raises MILLIONS to help end violence against women and children
On Sunday afternoon, the House of Gucci actress shared a video featuring clips from the second annual Charity For Dinner event held earlier this month. “We still have a lot to fight for,” Salma says in one of the clips. “But at the same time you don’t feel alone during the fight and you feel the energy and togetherness, which is one of the themes of tonight. So it’s a special night.”
The video also includes short remarks from Francois-Henri Pinault, 61, actress and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey, Nobel laureate and girls’ education activist Malala Yousafzai, director and actress Olivia Wilde, and presenter and producer Lisa Ling.
In the caption of this Instagram post, Salma wrote: “Last week, the Kering Foundation celebrated its 15th anniversary with its second annual Caring for Women dinner as part of its efforts to combat violence against women and children.”
“In addition to the Kering Foundation’s annual commitment, we have raised over $3 million to benefit the Malala Fund, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Violence,” she continued. “Let’s be the scissors that break the cycle of violence against women and change the world.”
Fans were quick to praise the actress for her work. “All the work done is so important, valuable and absolutely beautiful. We (women) feel much more supported because we have seen all the work they have done,” one fan commented. “Thank you for your consistency and endless fight for this fund. Keep fighting and inspiring people,” another follower shared.
Salma spoke about other celebrity events of the evening
On September 12, a day after the event, the Magic Mike’s Last Dance actress took to Instagram to share several photos from the event. In the photos, she poses with some of her famous friends, including Oprah, Malala, Zoe Kravitz, Channing Tatum, Christiane Musk, Nicole Kidman, Linda Evangelista, Kim Kardashian, Isabelle Huppert, Gayle King and Olivia Wilde.
In the caption of this Instagram post, Salma wrote: “What a night! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate @keringfoundation’s 15th anniversary and the second annual Caring for Women dinner benefiting the Malala Fund, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Violence. I am honored to work alongside this brilliant foundation to combat gender-based violence and continue the fight to protect vulnerable women and children around the world.”
She also repeated her message in Spanish, writing: “¡Qué noche! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate @keringfoundation’s 15th anniversary and the second annual Caring for Women dinner benefiting the Malala Fund, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Violence. I am honored to work alongside this brilliant foundation to combat gender-based violence and continue the fight to protect vulnerable women and children around the world.”
Olivie Wilde was one of the first to comment on the post, writing: “Our fearless leader, I love you” and a red heart emoji. One fan responded, “I love your heart and how you support with your voice and your actions.”
Malala also commented on the post, writing: “Thank you so much for having us and inviting me to be your co-host. I will remember the feeling of being in that room surrounded by powerful women. Thank you all very much”. Glamor magazine also commented on the post, writing: “The power of this photo!”
“I almost never like posts like this. But this is such a big deal, especially for women… Well done,” another follower shared. “Wow, everyone looks so beautiful and elegant. What a wonderful event. Love this!!” another fan chimed in.