Salma Hayek and Josh Lucas did not have a long relationship by Hollywood or any other standards. Their romance was one that lasted just under a year. But it was during this time that both celebrities learned what it was that they wanted in a partner. And as it turned out, those traits turned out not to be in one another.
While some breakups between stars can cause huge headlines or become rumor mill fodder for months on end, this was not the case between Hayek and Lucas. Not only did fans not know that the two broke up months before it became public, but neither gave any details as to what happened. And because of this, not only did the Frida star and the Sweet Home Alabama star go their separate ways with dignity but they also have been able to keep a friendly relationship to this day.
Here is how Josh Lucas and Salma Hayek have remained close today.
How Josh Lucas And Salma Hayek Met
Before Lucas and Hayek got together, the House of Gucci star was romantically linked to Edward Norton for four years.
Given the length of their relationship, many anticipated that there would be a press release regarding the split. Instead, the announcement was made by accident by Hayek's then-co-star, Daryl Sabara.
And the two, by all appearances, had been broken up for a decent stretch of time as shortly after this innocent mistake occurred, Lucas and Hayek were spotted together.
Like many couples, the Yellowstone star and the Eternals star were introduced by a mutual friend in 2003. That friend was Jennifer Connelly.
The relationship moved forward quickly and Lucas was seen on the set of a Coca-Cola commercial Hayek was filming. Reportedly, the two held hands in between takes and eventually strolled off together to Hayek's trailer.
Cut to months later and Lucas and Hayek became red-carpet darlings. The two looked to be very happy together and supported one another with the various projects each was working on at the time.
Unfortunately, a happy ever after was not to be for the duo.
Why Did Salma Hayek And Josh Lucas Couple Break Up?
When Lucas and Hayek broke up in 2004, the world did not find out until three months after it happened.
A fact that spoke volumes to the importance the couple put on keeping their relationship private and out of the media.
After the news broke, both camps kept quiet as to the reason why the relationship did not work out. Their publicists simply acknowledged that the split had occurred and confirmed when it happened.
It was not until 2006 that Lucas spoke briefly about the split. The Ford v. Ferrari star simply explained, "If both people are working, it's a problem."
"In the case of Salma and I, she was in South Africa doing a movie and I was in Australia making Stealth, and with the time that we spent apart, invariably we broke up."
And it was as simple as that. Distance and time apart appeared to be what brought an end to the fledgling relationship rather than any drama occurring on either side.
Are Josh Lucas And Salma Hayek Friends?
The lack of drama in the relationship between Lucas and Hayek is likely what helped the two remain so friendly over the years. A fact that not all couples in Hollywood can claim, regardless of how long or short they have been together.
After Hayek and Lucas parted ways, she eventually found the man she was destined to be with, François-Henri Pinault. The two started dating in 2006 and in 2007, had a baby together.
When babies are born, the first people to find out are those who are close friends or family to the mother and father. A title that Lucas can tout, given that he was one of the recipients of a text message from Hayek announcing the birth of her daughter, Valentina Paloma.
Further still, when asked how he felt about Hayek getting married in 2009, Lucas had nothing but kind words for his ex.
"I love her. It’s great for her," The Black Demon star explained. "It's what she wanted."
Given that there have not been any scintillating tabloid headlines about Lucas and Hayek having a falling out in the years since their breakup, it is likely safe to say that the two are still on friendly terms.
But with both actors living in completely different regions of the world, getting together or seeing one another socially is not an easy feat to do.
In 2014, Hayek and her family made the decision to move to London. This was for both the schools and business opportunities the locale provided.
And for Lucas, he and his family relocated to Bali. This was for the schooling his son could receive there that focused on environmental studies. A cause that is near and dear to Lucas' heart.
Because of this, there will likely not be any reunions for the exes anytime soon. But there also is not any bad blood between Lucas and Hayek, which is quite uncommon in Hollywood these days, indeed.
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