Salma Hayek is already French royalty being married to French billionaire François-Henri Pinault, and now the Pussy in Boots actress was named as one of a small group to receive the Légion d’Honneur award by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Hayek will enter the five-tiered honor academy with the grade of Chevalier or “Knight.”
Hayek will receive a formal induction, which involves a Presidential medal pinning. Her induction will likely occur at the Élysées Palace within the next two months, says a source.
Founded by Napoleon in 1802 as a merit award, the Legion of Honor is awarded to military personnel and civilians for service to France. It is not exclusively reserved for the French and is often awarded to figures of international standing.
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