Melanie Griffith Shares ‘Exciting’ Family Announcement
Actress Melanie Griffith had some big news for her fans on Aug. 20, revealing to the world that her daughter Stella Banderas, whom Griffith shares with ex-husband Antonio Banderas, is getting married to her childhood sweetheart.
The 67-year-old took to Instagram to share some beautiful engagement photos of Stella showing off the ring and posing with her new fiancé, Alex Gruszynski.
Griffith wrote, "He asked…. On bended knee… she said yes ?? Stella and Alex are engaged to be married ?? Their love story began in pre-school! True love, deep love! Congratulations to the beloveds!!! ??????????."
In the first moody black-and-white photo, Stella wore a stunning white dress while hugging and holding hands with Gruszynski, while another picture showed Stella admiring the ring as they sat outside for a picnic.
Fans were loving the romantic moment, such as one who replied, "Oh, isn’t that beautiful? Congratulations. Congratulations.??????."
"Preschool? That's so beautiful. Congrats to them and to you mama! ??," wrote another, while a third said, "There are few such pure loves, they were truly lucky. Congratulations."
Someone else exclaimed, "This is so precious!! Congratulations to your beloveds! This is so beautiful!! ??????.
"So exciting ????," wrote a different fan.
Stella shared the big news on her Instagram account as well, showing the ring along with photos of the couple over the years, from pre-school to now, and their adorable love.
She wrote alongside the photos, "I get to hang out with my favorite person on earth forever!!!!!!!! ??????????????????????????."
Her mom commented, "I love you both sooooo much!! Congratulations again!!! ????????," while many more admired their sweet love story.
Stella is part of a large blended family. Her siblings include Dakota Johnson, whom Griffith shares with ex-husband Don Johnson, as well as Alexander Bauer, whose father is Griffith's other ex-husband, Steven Bauer. Griffith also maintains her relationship with Johnson's son Jesse Johnson.
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