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"I think my daughter's generation is so smart and I'm constantly in awe of how she and her friends want to make this world a better place, particularly when it comes to climate change and our environment," she told Hello Magazine. 

Valentina was born to Hayek and her husband, French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, in 2007. 

"The world would be a much healthier and happier place if we all could grow and eat more fresh food. As a mother this is everything," she added. 

The not-for-profit movement is backed by a number of celebrities including Harrison Ford, Nicole Scherzinger and Karlie Kloss. 

"Healing begins in the garden. Just getting outside, putting your hands in the soil and planting seeds a few times a week really helps me stay grounded. And makes me feel like a child again! And yes, I confess, I genuinely love hugging trees," said Hayek. 

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