Actress Salma Hayek was desperate to give birth to a boy, because women suffer more than men.

The star had daughter Valentia Paloma Pinault in September last year, but admits when she was pregnant, she was keen for the child to be male. However, Hayek insists she was delighted when she gave birth to a girl, because Valentia was perfect.

She said, “I have something to confess, I wanted a boy. Probably because I was afraid. I think women suffer a bit more than boys. But now that she’s here, I’m so happy she’s a girl. There’s so much to look forward to with her.”