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Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith are proud parents. The former Hollywood couple shared their excitement amid their daughter Stella's engagement to businessman Alex Gruszynski. The pair shared the happy news earlier this year, and her parents have shown their support for her new life chapter.
"Our little one is getting married!" the Spanish actor told reporters recently, joking, "The one that's not little anymore is me." Antonio was all smiles, talking about his daughter and her happiness after the news was revealed. "I feel great! She's happy, I'm happy," he told People in September.
© MELANIE GRIFFITH/INSTAGRAM"He's awesome. I've known him since he was a little kid," Antonio said to the publication at the time. Stella previously shared photos from their childhood, as the pair have been friends for a long time. "I get to hang out with my favorite person on earth forever!!!!!!!!" Stella wrote in August after accepting the proposal from her romantic partner.
© NurPhoto"Their love story began in pre-school! True love, deep love! Congratulations to the beloveds!!" Stella's mom Melanie Griffith wrote on Instagram, sharing photos of the special moment. "He asked…. On bended knee… she said yes," the actress wrote. "Stella and Alex are engaged to be married," adding a heart emoji.
Melanie also showed support for Alex after he was recognized in Forber Under 30, admitting that she is very "proud" of her future son-in-law.
© STELLA BANDERAS/INSTAGRAMAntonio and Melanie's relationship after divorce:
"I think we are both reluctant to bury 20 years of marriage. We are human beings, we make mistakes and that is the human condition. You have to leave the egos aside and not want to prove that you are right or find who's guilty of what. Because it may be both or neither of you. There is a moment when things are over and you have to accept it," the actor said to 'El Break de las 7' highlighting their "wonderful years."
© Jon Kopaloff"The life I had with Melanie was beautiful. We had 20 wonderful years during which we gave our best and lived wonderful moments that I will not forget. We had a wonderful daughter that we both love and that is the end result of our relationship, the most beautiful thing we have ever done together."
