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'30 Rock' rolls with Salma Hayek

The actress will play Jack Donaghy's love interest

Germany TV Show Wetten Dass

Mexican actress Selma Hajek gives thumbs up during the German television show "Wetten dass...?" (Bet that ...?) in Nuremberg, on Saturday evening, Oct. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Alexandra Beier, Pool)

The guest-star hits -- Jennifer Aniston, Oprah Winfrey and now Salma Hayek -- keep coming for NBC's " 30 Rock."

The Emmy-winning comedy series has signed Hayek for a two-episode arc later this season. She'll be playing a character named Elisa, a new love interest for Alec Baldwin's Jack Donaghy.

"Salma is smart, funny and gorgeous," "30 Rock" creator-star Tina Fey says. "I think she'll be a great, strong presence opposite Jack Donaghy."

For her part, Hayek says she's "been a fan of Tina's talent, both as an actress and a writer, since working with her years ago on 'SNL.' I am so excited to be part of such an intelligent, funny show."

Hayek's guest role will be her first TV series appearance since she recurred on ABC's " Ugly Betty" -- of which she's also an executive producer -- in the 2006-07 season. She'll next appear on the big screen in "Cirque du Freak," which is scheduled for release next year.

The new season of "30 Rock" premieres Thursday, Oct. 30. "Will & Grace" Emmy winner Megan Mullally guest-stars in the premiere; Winfrey's guest spot is set for the following week, and Aniston will also appear later in the season. NBC hasn't set an airdate for Hayek's appearances.

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