I've always loved Salma Hayek–not only because she's talented, but also because she's such a fiercely proud Latina and a dedicated mom. That was made even more abundantly clear when the 46-year-old star recently revealed to Us Weekly that she keeps little souvenirs in her purse that remind of her daughter!
"When I go out, my 5-year-old daughter, Valentina, gives me something to remember her," she said. "She calls it un recuerdo and it changes all the time. She sneaks it into my bag so it's a surprise!"
Aww! How adorable is that?!
I love that she's so devoted to her daughter, especially when it comes to teaching her all about her Latin culture. And it's so sweet seeing how obviously close the two are. Actually, their little tradition reminds me of my mom and I when I was younger–we also used to give each other recuerdos. I even still have a locket she gave me the first time I went to kindergarten!
But Hayek isn't the only Latina celebrity mom to make sure her child knows all about their background. Below, 5 more of our favorite stars that have taught their kids to embrace their culture:
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