NEED TO KNOW
- Stella Banderas married her longtime love, Alex Gruszynski, in Spain on Saturday, Oct. 18
- The couple, who have known each other since preschool, announced their engagement in August 2024
- Stella is the daughter of Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas
Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith’s daughter is married!
Stella Banderas, 29, tied the knot with her longtime love, Alex Gruszynski, in Spain on Saturday, Oct. 18. Her proud parents were by her side for the special occasion.
Antonio, 65, could even be seen in photos holding up a wine glass to toast the newlyweds. He wore a classic black tuxedo as he smiled and soaked up the joyful moment.
Antonio Banderas at daughter Stella Banderas’ wedding in Spain on Oct. 18, 2025.
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Stella and Gruszynski announced their engagement on Instagram in August 2024.
“I get to hang out with my favorite person on earth forever!!!!!!!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍,” Stella captioned her post, which showed off her dazzling ring.
The photo carousel also included throwback pictures of the couple from over the years, with some dating all the way back to their time together as preschool classmates. The location of the post was also marked at Wagon Wheel School, a preschool in Los Angeles, so it looks like Gruszynski popped the question at the place where they first met.
A young Alex Gruszynski and Stella Banderas.
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Griffith, 68, later shared the happy news in her own Instagram post alongside several black-and-white photos of the couple. In the caption, she briefly reflected on the pair’s journey from childhood friends to soon-to-be husband and wife.
“He asked…. On bended knee… she said yes ♥️. Stella and Alex are engaged to be married ♥️,” the Working Girl star wrote. “Their love story began in pre-school! True love, deep love! Congratulations to the beloveds!!! ♥️💥♥️💫♥️.”
Stella Banderas with parents Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith.
Melanie Griffith Instagram
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In September last year, Stella’s father spoke to PEOPLE and touched briefly on his daughter’s relationship milestone.
“I feel great! She’s happy, I’m happy,” Antonio said before adding of Gruszynski, “He’s awesome. I’ve known him since he was a little kid.”
