Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith’s daughter, Stella del Carmen Banderas, now 28, is turning heads with her rare public appearances. Known for her low-key presence, she recently stepped into the spotlight alongside her mother at the opening of her fiancé’s new photo and film studio, NOVA, in Los Angeles.
Born in Spain in 1996, Stella speaks both English and Spanish fluently and maintains a private life despite her Hollywood lineage. She has pursued creative ventures behind the camera—particularly filmmaking—and in 2021 launched Lightbound, a sustainable, gender-neutral fragrance brand that reflects her Andalo-Californian roots.
Though seldom in the public eye, stars often note how much she resembles her parents: effortlessly stylish, combining European elegance with laid‑back Californian ease. Fans cite her striking looks, crop top and low‑waist skinny jeans style, and natural charisma, sparking comparisons to her half-sister Dakota, with some predicting she may even surpass her fame someday.
Stella enjoys a warm, supportive family dynamic. Though her parents divorced in 2015, they co-parent lovingly and remain close. Stella is particularly close to Dakota, with the sisters often seen together socially.
In August 2024, Griffith shared Stella’s engagement to her longtime childhood sweetheart, entrepreneur Alex Gruszynski, whom she’s known since preschool. Antonio expressed delight over the family milestone and has praised Alex for his deep love for Stella.
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