Salma Hayek Posts Encouraging Message for Olympian Cousin

Salma Hayek is ready to cheer on her cousin in the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.

The 49-year-old actress posted a sweet Instagram message for Yvonne Treviño Hayek, who will be the first woman to compete in the long jump for Mexico in 48 years, according to Hola.com.

“I’m excited to see my cousin, Yvonne Treviño Hayek, (who I haven’t had the pleasure to meet yet)to compete representing Mexico for the long jump at the Olympics next week,” Salma wrote. “Viva Las Hayeks!! Estoy entusiasmada de ver a mi prima competir por México en el salto de longitud en las olimpiadas la próxima semana. Aunque aún no tengo el placer de conocer a mi prima en persona, estoy muy orgullosa! 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽 #mexico #longjump #olympics #rio2016″