Salma Hayek uses T-fal cookware, and you can score the brand's nonstick pot for $21 at Amazon — that's 60% off

We look to Salma Hayek for fashion and beauty inspiration all the time — and how could we not? She's one of the most gorgeous and stylish women in Hollywood! But seeing as home goods are my domain (pun intended), I'm always curious about what celebrities have in their kitchens. That's why I was delighted to come across a series of photos the actress posted on Instagram, showing her cooking (in an amazing pair of zebra-print PJs, no less). While I couldn't make out all of the cookware on her counter, I did spot a pan from T-fal, one of the more affordable brands on the market. I always find it refreshing when celebs use attainable products, and if you're curious to try the brand for yourself, the T-fal Specialty Nonstick Handy Pot happens to be marked down to $21 (from $50) at Amazon.

(Psst: For other worthwhile options, be sure to check out our roundup of the best pots, pans and cookware sets for 2024.)

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T-fal Specialty Nonstick Handy Pot

$41

An affordable cookware brand used by an A-list star (and with thousands of perfect Amazon ratings)? Yes, Chef!

$41 at Amazon

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Why is it a good deal?

While this isn't the absolute lowest price we've seen for this pot (it's dipped as low as $16), it's one of the best in years — you're saving nearly 60%! These days, it's hard to find a quality piece of cookware for less than 50 bucks, and the fact that this one comes so highly rated makes it even more of a steal.

Why do I need this?

Made of aluminum to promote even heating and distribution, the T-fal Specialty Nonstick Handy Pot has a slick interior that allows food to slide right off. (For peace of mind, it's PFOA-free.) The 3-quart capacity is sufficient for boiling noodles, cooking vegetables, making sauces and reheating meals, and since it comes with a glass lid you'll be able to check on your food without letting too much steam out.

The ergonomic handle and lid knob were designed to stay cool even while the rest of the unit is hot to protect your hands. While it's a breeze to clean by hand, the pot is also dishwasher-safe for added convenience.

This pot doesn't have T-fal's signature Thermo-Spot (the red circle seen on Salma's crepe pan in the last photo of her Instagram series, which lets you know when the cookware is properly preheated), but reviewers say it heats up rapidly, so it won't take much guesswork to know when it's ready for use.

What reviewers say

Nearly 5,000 Amazon customers are flipping their lids over this T-fal pot — in a good way.

Pros

"Favorite pot!" exclaimed an enthusiastic buyer. "It's been used on a daily basis for a month now and works as advertised. Nonstick, great for cooking oatmeal in the morning. Also, water heats up much quicker than in regular pots. Easy to clean as well."

"When my last nonstick pot was past the point of use, I purchased this and have been very happy with it," shared another shopper. "It is lightweight, which makes it easy on older wrists."

Cons

According to one reviewer, this pot isn't ideal for draining water and liquids. "The lid doesn't work very well for straining because it has edges," they explained. "So you need a colander or a lot of patience." However, they added, "It's a saucepan, so that's not its intended purpose ... I use it primarily to boil water for coffee, tea and pasta products. Works better than a huge pot when I'm only making enough for one to two people."

"My only complaint is [the] ridges on the bottom ... it makes shaking on the stove difficult," noted another user. "Simple fix is pick [it] up off the stove grate."

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T-fal Specialty Nonstick Handy Pot

$41

Know a mom who enjoys cooking? This would make a useful Mother's Day gift, just sayin'!

$41 at Amazon

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$27 at Wayfair$30 at Joss & Main

If you could use some new frying pans, this popular set is also on sale.

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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pans, Set of 2

$40

Sporting T-fal's Thermo-Spot, the centers of these skillets will turn solid red once they're sufficiently heated. Their titanium nonstick coating makes cleanup a cinch, and you can place them in ovens of up to 400°F. With this set, you'll get 10- and 12-inch pans. 

"They're a kitchen dream," gushed a reviewer. "The nonstick coating is superb —easy cooking and cleaning. Even heat distribution ensures perfect results. Love the quick preheating with the heat indicator. Lightweight and durable with comfy handles. Oven-safe for added versatility. I've really fallen in love with these pans."

$40 at Amazon

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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