The heart-warming news of Antonio Banderas' baby girl's big day brought a smile to many faces. Stella Banderas, the sole offspring of the legendary 'Zorro' actor and his ex-wife Melanie Griffith, exchanged vows with her long-time love, Alex Gruszynski, at the Retuerta Le Domaine Abbey in Valladolid, Spain, on October 18th, as captured in a series of enchanting photographs.
Dressed in an off-the-shoulder wedding gown with trailing sleeves, Stella, at the age of 29, looked like a fairy tale princess, while Alex donned a classic black tuxedo. Antonio too opted for a timeless tuxedo, seen in photos as he raised a toast to the happy couple while chatting with reporters outside the venue.
Stella had first announced her engagement to Alex back in August 2024, captivating her followers with a photo of her ring-adorned hand in front of her then-fiancé's face, exclaiming, "I get to hang out with my favorite person on earth forever!!!!!!!!" Accompanying the post were cherished memories of the couple dating back to their childhood days, showcasing the longevity of their bond.
Naturally, Melanie, also a proud mom to Dakota Johnson with ex-husband Don Johnson, couldn't contain her joy and shared her heartfelt congratulations in the comment section. "I love you both sooooo much," the 'Working Girl' actress wrote under her daughter's post at the time. "Congratulations again!!!"
Later, she shared a post of her own to commemorate Stella's special moment. "He asked—on bended knee—she said yes," the 68-year-old effused on Instagram. "Stella and Alex are engaged to be married. Their love story began in pre-school! True love, deep love! Congratulations to the beloveds!!!"
Stella had previously opened up about the valuable lessons her mother had imparted over the years, including the significance of self-love. "My mother has always emphasized the importance of having a good, loving relationship with myself," the filmmaker told Vogue in 2021. "She's taught me the importance of creating a safe space for myself in order to find balance and feel grounded."
