Antonio Banderas’ Daughter Stella Marries in Spain: A Family Celebration Filled with Love and Legacy
It was a wedding that blended heritage, love, and Hollywood warmth under the Spanish sun. On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Stella Banderas Griffith — the daughter of actors Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith — married her longtime partner, filmmaker Alex Gruszynski, in an intimate ceremony in Spain. The event was as much a celebration of love as it was a homecoming for the Banderas family.
Two days later, Antonio Banderas shared a moving message on Instagram, offering a glimpse into the emotions surrounding the day. “My daughter Stella’s wedding has turned into a heartfelt family reunion, emotional, joyful, and full of laughter. Thank you to everyone who made this possible,” he wrote, attaching a touching video montage from the ceremony.
For the Oscar-nominated actor, the wedding was more than just a milestone — it was a moment that symbolized pride, heritage, and family unity. Before the ceremony, Banderas spoke openly to ¡HOLA! Magazine about what it meant to watch his daughter begin this new chapter in his homeland. “Seeing my daughter dressed as a bride will be one of the most beautiful moments of my life,” he shared. “Having her get married in Spain fills me with pride. She’s very Andalusian, very much from Málaga, even if she grew up in the U.S.”
The ceremony was set against the scenic backdrop of southern Spain, where the warm Mediterranean light and traditional Andalusian touches created an atmosphere of timeless romance. The celebration wasn’t just a union of two people, but also a reconnection to family roots that span continents and generations.
Stella herself echoed that sentiment, telling ¡HOLA! that she felt deeply moved to wed in the place where she was born. “I feel so lucky to be getting married in the country where I was born,” she said, adding that the decision reflected her strong connection to her father’s heritage.
For both father and daughter, the day represented a return to the heart of what truly matters — family, identity, and the love that binds them all together.