Salma Hayek is preparing to display her independent spirit…

The 46-year-old Mexican actress has been named an honorary co-chair for this year’s Spirit Awards by Film Independent.

Hayek will share the honor with Bourne Legacy star Jeremy Renner.

Film Independent bestows the honor on those who exemplify outstanding artistic achievement and embody the organization’s mission to nurture and support independent filmmaking.

Hayek and Renner will attend the Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch on Saturday, January 12 at BOA restaurant in West Hollywood where they will announce Film Independent’s grant winners for 2013.

The 28th Film Independent Spirit Awards will be handed out at a daytime luncheon in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica on Saturday, February 23 with the premiere broadcast airing later that evening at 10:00 pm ET on IFC.