Salma Hayek Celebrates 25th Anniversary of 'Dogma'

Published: June 6, 2025

Salma Hayek is looking back on one of her earliest roles in her career, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the film 'Dogma'. The actress, who played the role of Serendipity in the 1999 religious satirical comedy, took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the experience.

Hayek wrote, "It's been 25 years since Dogma hit theaters - and what a wild, unforgettable ride it was. Playing Serendipity was a gift I'll always treasure: a character full of fire, wit, and chaos in the best way."

Grateful to @thatkevinsmith for this one-of-a-kind film, and to my brilliant co-stars - Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Chris Rock, and the irreplaceable Alan Rickman. From yesterday, Dogma is back on the big screen for a limited time… and I still can't believe I was part of something so bold.

Kevin Smith, the director of the film, replied to Hayek's post, writing, "Bless you, Muse! Thanks for helping me make my dopey dream come true a quarter century ago!"

Dogma, which was released in 1999, follows two fallen angels, Loki and Bartleby, played by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, respectively, as they try to get to New Jersey and back into heaven, even if it means destroying humanity.

Smith recently told PEOPLE that he has been "whimsying about a sequel for the last six months." He added that he is writing from the perspective of "somebody who doesn't have that faith anymore." But in bringing Dogma back to theaters, Smith is finding the exact reaction that he wanted audiences to have in the first place.

"The kid who made this movie, this was his expression of faith," Smith said of the film's approach to Christian mythology. "This was his idea of church. Like, imagine if church was this fun as opposed to when we go to church every week, and it sounds like we're celebrating our faith instead of mourning it."

"This was meant to be a party back when I made the flick, and it plays like that for some lapsed Catholics," he added. "Now, in 2025, that's how it plays every night. It's a party. The audience is very loud."

Dogma is back in theaters since June 5.

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