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Who Is Antonio Banderas’ Wife? Where Is She Now?

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Michael Green

Published Apr 11, 2026

Antonio Banderas’ wife, Melanie Griffith, recently had the honor of hosting a meal with both her ex-husband, Antonio Banderas, and their daughter Stella.

The occasion was special enough for the actress to share an Instagram photograph of themselves together, alongside a loving caption about keenly wanting to bunch up their little girl in love and affection.

The photo showed Stella wearing a cozy dark blue sweater and snuggling in between her parents, with Antonio displaying a funny facial expression.

Melanie concluded her caption by stating, “surrounding our Stella with love @stellabanderasgriffith @antoniobanderas,” clearly expressing her aims for their daughters’ wellbeing as she laughed off her quondam marriage with Banderas. 

The three have been co-parenting Stella since their separation in 2015.

Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith, both aged 62 and 65, respectively, recently turned heads when they were spotted at the Polo Lounge of the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Melanie had a timeless elegance with her blonde hair falling over her shoulders and a black turtleneck sweater, while Antonio looked no less dapper.

The two were married from 1995 to 2006 after a meeting in 1996. Since their divorce, Antonio has been in at least five other partnerships and is currently seeing Nicole Kimpel. 

With his desire to keep his private life away from the spotlight, Antonio can still make headlines with his stellar looks and charming smile even today.

Sharon Stone (2014) and Angelina Jolie allegedly hooked up with Antonio Banderas (2000).

About Antonio’s first wife, Ana Leza

Antonio Banderas and Ana Leza made a strong duo when they married in Madrid in 1987 after six months of courtship.

Although the public is aware of only small details from their private life together, we do know that during this period, Ana acted as Antonio’s English teacher to assist him with his transition into Hollywood.

After their marriage ended nine years later, it was revealed that the couple had no children; however, after marrying documentarian Dharma Villareal, Ana welcomed two girls into her family

While he may not have been able to have children of his own with her, it can be determined that Antonio’s relationship with Ana was invaluable nonetheless.

Antonio’s first wife, Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith and her ex-husband enjoyed a fruitful union. Not only did the couple spend a great deal of time together, but they were also blessed with the birth of their daughter Stella in 1965, who they both adored dearly.

The former couple split in 2015 but previously shared an intimate connection that lasted from 1965 to 2015.

Griffith has always been deeply passionate about her craft, beginning her acting career at the tender age of seven, where she earned numerous awards for remarkable roles in 1980’s movies, including Mulholland Falls (1996), Working Girl (1988), and Something Wild (1986).

She is still celebrated to this day for being one of the most talented female actors in American television.

Melanie Griffith is a celebrated actress who has had much success in Hollywood. She is notable for giving acting tuition to her daughter, Dakota Johnson, star of the movie ‘Fifty Shades of Grey.’

After being married to her first husband, Dan Johnson, from 1976-1982, Melanie Griffith wed Steven Bauer, and they stayed together until 1989. 

She then began dating Antonio Banderas, and the couple has been together since 2014. This matches her tremendous success in her onscreen career, not forgetting the acclaim that has followed since her daughter’s rise in Tinseltown. 

Indeed, Melanie Griffith deserves to be celebrated for all of this amazing work.