By now, I’m sure you’ve seen the photos of Ugly Betty executive producer Salma Hayek smoking with her baby nearby while after-Christmas shopping. Needless to say, they’ve caused quite an uproar.

Part of me says, “A Hollywood celebrity smoking? Who woulda’ thunk it?”. Hollywood has a long tradition of smokers, many of whom are considered legends.
And, whose business is it anyways? This is NOT Michael Jackson holding his infant son over a balcony railing. Heck, it’s not even Miley Cyrus riding around without a seat belt. In America, smoking tobacco is not yet illegal.

Yet, there’s another part of me, the ex-smoker and parent, who says, “Someone needs to give Salma a tsk-tsk, if only to protect little Valentina.” America has a strong puritanical streak, and, although it’s no longer focused on sexuality, it can come out when issues like smoking or environmentalism come up. We are not above putting a scarlet “S” on someone.

Exposing a child to second-hand smoke is not the wisest of parental policies.

Also, I’ve seen Eric Mabius quoted on some entertainment blogs as hating to work with Salma because of the smoking, but I can’t confirm that through major media sources. But, it wouldn’t surprise me, if true.

But, then I come back around to thinking it’s none of my business.

On another note, isn’t little Valentina absolutely beautiful?

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The still relatively new mom said, “I’m 41 now. And I have to say, it is the best time in my life.”

She gave birth to daughter Valentina Paloma last September, with billionaire fiancé Francois-Henri Pinault.  She revealed that the years had been a learning experience.

“I have learned to enjoy time to be a woman,” she added.

“I have learned to enjoy how to do the most that I can with what I have. It is a good thing to be a 41-year-old Latina woman in America.”

She looks absolutely beautiful – I’d say it’s time Sophia made another appearance on Ugly Betty!

More pics after the jump!

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Source: MSN

Image: Newscom

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We wish Salma a problem-free delivery.  I am looking forward to seeing her back on the show once again as Sofia.  I’d like to see Amanda smack her again!

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