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Melanie Griffith still carries 'serious' feelings for ex-husband Antonio Banderas?

Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas parted ways after 18 years of their marriage

Published September 07, 2026
Melanie Griffith still carries serious feelings for ex-husband Antonio Banderas?
Melanie Griffith still carries 'serious' feelings for ex-husband Antonio Banderas?

It is being reported that Melanie Griffith could not completely move on since her divorce from Antonio Banderas.

For those unaware, the 69-year-old American actress first crossed paths at the Academy Awards in 1989 and fell in love when they were both cast in the 1995 romantic comedy Two Much. They tied the knot in May 1996, welcomed their daughter, Stella del Carmen Banderas, the same year in September, and ended up in divorce after 18 years of marriage in June 2014.

An insider told Radar Online that Griffith still secretly loves Banderas, revealing that she could never forget him completely despite their divorce.

The source said, “It speaks volumes that Melanie hasn't had a single serious relationship since she and Antonio split up.”

“She's been on dates, but nothing has ever developed into anything significant because there just isn't room in her heart for anyone but Antonio.”

“If she were asked to describe her perfect man, it would essentially be Antonio,” they claimed.

Notably, Banderas is still an important person in her life even though Griffith emphasizes that they are “better off as good friends.”

The source shared, "When Melanie has a problem, Antonio is the person she calls and he's always happy to be there for her.

"There's almost a sense that she'd rather have this dynamic than cut him off so she can find someone else,” the insider concluded.

Areeba Sheikh
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