'Queens recognize queens': Fans hail Salma Hayek as actress says she has been 'waiting 20 years' for Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' album

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Salma Hayek took to social media on Wednesday, April 3, to express her excitement for Beyonce's highly appreciated 'Cowboy Carter' album, which includes elements of country music. 

The 'Grown Ups' actress delighted fans by sharing a series of throwback images on Instagram, including images of herself alongside longtime friend and co-star Penelope Cruz from their 2006 film 'Bandidas'.

Salma Hayek shows support for Beyonce's new country album with throwback snaps

Hayek hailed Beyonce's new album in the caption of her Instagram post, writing, "Dear @beyonce, Penelope and I have been waiting 20 YEARS for this album! FINALLY, it was worth it. 🤠"

In the throwback photo, Hayek and Cruz were seen in full Western attire, including cowboy hats, bustiers, and holstered guns.

The 'Frida' actress also shared photos of herself sporting a Beyonce T-shirt adorned with the fictional country radio station, "KNTRY Radio Texas," created by the music icon on her album.

Beyonce remains unapologetic despite facing backlash for experimenting with the country genre in 'Cowboy Carter'

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter', which was released on March 29, immediately made history by becoming the most-streamed album in a single day on Spotify this year so far, according to Billboard. The album features a cover of Dolly Parton's classic 'Jolene', as well as a duet with Miley Cyrus titled 'II Most Wanted'.

Despite initial backlash for dipping her toes in the country genre, Beyonce remains unapologetic about her creative journey and the significance of her music transcending boundaries.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, she wrote, "I feel honored to be the first Black woman with the number one single on the Hot Country Songs chart ... My hope is that years from now, the mention of an artist’s race, as it relates to releasing genres of music, will be irrelevant."

She addressed the criticisms saying, "The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. act ii is a result of challenging myself, and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work."

The 'Halo' star concluded, "This ain’t a Country album. This is a 'Beyonce' album."

Beyonce's album cover, depicting her on horseback with an American flag, showcases her signature style and unwavering confidence. With 'Cowboy Carter', Queen B continues to challenge stereotypes and push the boundaries of genre, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry.

Internet applauds Salma Hayek for supporting Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' album

Fans flooded the comments section of Hayek's Instagram post with messages of support for both the actress and the music icon.

One wrote, "Thanks for supporting the Queen. Queens recognize Queens, don't they?" and another echoed, "LEGENDS SUPPORTING A LEGEND!"

"Bandidas was so good," shared a follower, while a person noted, "Aaaa Queen supporting Queen ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥."

Talking about the throwback photos, an individual expressed, "There's no way it's been 20 years since that photo......impossible." 

One more stated, "Congratulations to all successful women," and another person added, "Now this is what women supporting women is like ❤🔥❤." 

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