Salma Hayek didn’t settle for being one of the most formidable bilingual sirens in Hollywood—she added powerhouse producer and director to a list of assets that keeps on growing.

Robert Rodriguez was "arrested" by girlfriend Rose McGowan's fiery attitude. The 40-year-old director - who was married when he began his relationship with the 35-year-old actress - fell in love with Rose's domineering personality.

He told Fox News: "I first saw Rose at the Cannes Film Festival in France a while ago and she would brutally cut me down to size."