By Thomas Chau in New York City

Salma Hayek, in my mind, has always been one of the most beautiful actresses out there. If you're a fan of hers like me, then "After the Sunset" will prove to be a Salma Hayek overload for you, as she spends most of the film sporting different swimwear outfits on the beaches of the Bahamas.

She co-stars with Pierce Brosnan in "After the Sunset," the new romantic comedy heist film from Brett Ratner ("Rush Hour"). Salma plays Lola, the girlfriend of a infamous jewel thief (Brosnan) who decides to retire to Bahamas. But when one of the largest diamonds in the world finds its way to the island, temptation lures and a man finds that you just can't kick an old habit..

Here is what Salma had to say about her film at a press day in New York City recently.

Q: You get to show a lot of skin in this movie...

SALMA: We were in the Bahamas! What do you want me to wear, clothes? It was hot in there! (laughs) Are you complaining?

Q: Not at all! Was it fun shooting in the Bahamas?

SALMA: Sipping cocktails, listening to music, stealing diamonds. It’s a happy feeling.

Q: One could say that you're a femme fatale in this film. Do you like playing that kind of character?

SALMA: I think it’s not a femme fatale when someone is not doing it to manipulate men or be like a black widow. She loves him. She does it out of love. She wants him so badly to stay with her. I think it’s nice for women to try to be sexy for their man. .And I highly recommend for all the women in the world, even if they’re 71, you can never take for granted that he loves you. It’s always good to flirt with him. It’s a great sport.

Q: What did you think of the scenes of Pierce sleeping next to Woody in bed? Did that make it funny working on set?

SALMA: It was the first day and I wasn’t working. I came to spy on them. I was really nervous about the movie and the tone of the movie. I walked in and saw them. It was so funny. Immediately, I (deeply exhales) get it. We’re going to be alright, because there are some movies that if they have three or four scenes that are memorable enough, you think it’s worth it. I have to go see it.

Q: You were worried?

SALMA: I was worried about the movie. I’m a worrier; the tone, how is it? Is it funny? Is it too funny? Then I saw them and was relaxed. It was funny and like he said, endearing, there was something endearing about them.

Q: Your character sort of prances around her life in the sense that she's rich, she has freedom. Did you draw any comparisons to that being a celebrity?

SALMA: For me, I have to say that I like to work a lot too, but I like not working better. The perfect scenario is when you just worked and you know something’s coming up, then you have four, five, six months off. But you know you’re going to have a job later. Then it’s like heaven. That is paradise, when you get to take time off and have fun. I’m good at working, but I’m very good at playing.

Q: So what would you like to do "after the sunset"?

SALMA: You know what I do? I’m free. One day I sit and watch five movies on television and do nothing but eat. The next day, I decide to take a trip. I have a farm and I love it there. There’s really nothing to do, but even watching the chickens, its fun. You have no AD [assistant director] saying, it’s time to get back, she’s going to the bathroom, watching every move, paying attention to everything. It’s just nice to enjoy life, even if it’s simple. I don’t go to clubs. I like the simplicity of life, which is what my character tries to do.

"After the Sunset" opens in theaters this Friday.