This Oscar-nominated actress, 68, will soon reunite with her ex in Spain for their daughter’s wedding, can you guess who?

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On a bustling Wednesday, this actress who was nominated for an Oscar was observed exiting a garage in upscale Beverly Hills, following a day of taking care of various tasks.

This individual, aged 68, is a member of a well-established acting lineage that spans multiple generations within the realm of Hollywood.

Can you guess who she is?

Next month, it will be Melanie Griffith, a daughter of the famous actress Tippi Hedren from The Birds film, reuniting with her ex-husband Antonio Banderas in Spain. This reunion is for their daughter Stella’s small wedding to Alex Gruszynski.

The Malaga native, aged 65, expressed a sense of great pride when she spoke about her daughter’s wedding in Spain to Hola! on August 12.

Though she was raised in the United States, there’s a strong Spanish influence from Andalusia, particularly Malaga, within her. It’s a way for her to connect with her heritage and share her birthplace’s charm with her potential spouse and their relatives.

Antonio expressed, “Watching my daughter in her wedding attire will likely be one of the most breathtaking experiences of my life. Being her father in this ceremony means everything to me, and I embrace the role with every ounce of emotion I possess.

Banders expressed that the upcoming wedding was highly anticipated, as Alex had been more like a close relative to him ever since they both attended Wagon Wheel Preschool in Hollywood as children.

Born in Manhattan, Melanie and the actor who was nominated for an Oscar first crossed paths in 1995 during filming of Two Much. Since their separation after 18 years of marriage in 2014, they have maintained a friendly relationship.

Griffith is a mom to two kids: Dakota, who is 35 years old, and Jesse, aged 42. Dakota is Griffith’s daughter from her first marriage to Don Johnson. Jesse is Griffith’s stepson from the same marriage. Alexander, their 40-year-old son, was born during Griffith’s subsequent marriage to Steven Bauer.

In the year 2023, the individual who won a Golden Globe opted to change her heart-shaped ‘Antonio’ tattoo. Instead, she got a new design that resembled crossword puzzles, featuring the names of her four children: Alexander, Dakota, Jesse, and Stella.

In the upcoming narrative, Melanie will be sharing the film “By Design” by Amanda Kramer, featuring Juliette Lewis. This movie is scheduled to screen on September 21 at the Nashville Film Festival located in Tennessee.

Earlier this month, it was reported by Deadline that Music Box Films acquired the rights for distributing North America the unique body-swap comedy-drama in the region.

By Design currently has a 71% critic approval rating (out of 35 reviews) on Rotten Tomatoes.

Griffith gained prominence for her appearances in Arthur Penn’s neo-noir film “Night Moves” (1975), Jonathan Demme’s comedy “Something Wild” (1986), Mike Nichols’ romantic comedy “Working Girl” (1988), and Brian De Palma’s dark comedy “The Bonfire of the Vanities” (1990).

Or, in a more conversational style:
Griffith became well-known for her work in movies like “Night Moves” (1975) directed by Arthur Penn, “Something Wild” (1986) from Jonathan Demme, “Working Girl” (1988) with Mike Nichols, and “The Bonfire of the Vanities” (1990) produced by Brian De Palma.

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2025-09-11 01:06