And as strange as it may sound, Salma took it with grace and humor. Somehow, this wild moment sparked the beginning of a friendship that’s lasted for decades.
Before the cameras and fame, Danny Trejo had lived a very different life. He spent his youth in and out of prison for armed robbery. He was tough — a real-life tough guy — who turned his life around and became one of the most recognizable faces in action films.
That’s probably what makes the next part even sweeter. Their first encounter didn’t just end with that dramatic line. According to Salma, Trejo looked her in the eye and said:
“For you, I would rob another bank.”
Now that’s a first impression no one forgets.
Behind the tattoos and tough looks, Trejo is known in Hollywood as one of the kindest souls around. And Salma, with her charm and talent, clearly left her mark on him from the start.
Their friendship shows how genuine connections can be born out of the most unexpected — and hilarious — beginnings.
