Stella del Carmen Banderas Griffith, the 29-year-old daughter of Hollywood stars Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith, married her longtime love, filmmaker Alex Gruszynski, in a breathtaking ceremony on October 18, 2025. The celebration took place at the historic Abadía Retuerta estate in Valladolid, Spain, surrounded by golden vineyards and timeless architecture. The intimate gathering included Stella’s parents, her half-sister Dakota Johnson, and her grandmother, screen legend Tippi Hedren. Stella looked radiant in an elegant off-the-shoulder lace gown, while Alex stood by her side in a classic black tuxedo.
Antonio Banderas expressed deep emotion leading up to the ceremony, sharing that seeing his daughter as a bride would be “one of the most beautiful moments” of his life. The actor felt especially honored that Stella chose Spain — her birthplace and his homeland — for her wedding. Stella echoed this sentiment, saying she felt grateful to be married in the country where she was born and connected to her Andalusian roots. The wedding served not only as a union of two hearts but also a return to family heritage.
The celebration began with a warm pre-wedding dinner hosted by Alex’s mother, Ellen Gruszynski, blending Spanish cuisine and live music. Despite Antonio and Melanie’s divorce in 2015, their unity and support for Stella were evident throughout the weekend. Surrounded by loved ones, the event became a heartfelt reunion, honoring both family and legacy.
Stella and Alex’s love story stretches back to preschool, where they first met as toddlers. Their friendship blossomed into romance at 19, endured time apart, and eventually found its way back with deeper purpose. Their engagement, celebrated joyfully on social media, touched many — with fans even noting Alex’s resemblance to his future father-in-law. Today, their wedding stands as a poetic continuation of a love rooted in childhood and strengthened by time, family, and tradition.