Salma Hayek on Defending Dogma's Bold Voice, Faith, and Humor

Reasons for Choosing Dogma

• 💡 Hayek explains she chose to be in the film Dogma not because she agreed with the director's point of view or wanted to convey a specific message, but because the script was exceptionally well-written.
• 🎯 She found the script to be incredibly original, featuring witty dialogue and exploring meaningful subjects with a sense of humor.
• 🧠 Hayek admired the director's bravery and talent in creating a satirical world to address important themes and conflicts within himself.

Controversy and Faith

• ⚠️ Hayek acknowledges that films about faith are inherently controversial and that no film pleases everyone.
• 💬 She expresses amazement at people who protest movies without seeing them, understanding that some subjects can be threatening to people.
• ⚖️ Hayek refrains from judging those who protest, stating that judging them would make her hypocritical, as she would be criticizing them for doing what they are criticizing her for.

Humor and Originality

• 😂 Hayek confirms that she had a lot of laughs during the filming of Dogma.
• 🚀 She reiterates that the film's originality and uniqueness were primary reasons for her involvement.

Script Changes and Dialogue

• 🎬 Hayek notes that the final film differed from the original script, with much of the dialogue being cut for commercial reasons.
• ⏳ She explains that the original script would have resulted in a four-hour film, necessitating cuts to action and jokes.
• ✨ Despite the cuts, Hayek found immense pleasure in delivering the original dialogue during filming, appreciating the quality of the writing and the richness of the sentences provided for her character.