Around 1995, Salma Hayek was making her breakthrough in Hollywood after gaining fame in Mexico for her role in the telenovela Teresa. Her major U.S. debut came with the film Desperado (1995), directed by Robert Rodriguez, where she starred opposite Antonio Banderas. This role brought her widespread attention and marked the beginning of her successful film career in the United States.

That same year, she also appeared in Fair Game and began to be recognized for her charisma, screen presence, and versatility. Her collaboration with Rodriguez would continue in later films, and Desperado remains a defining moment that launched her into international stardom.