Stella Banderas, daughter of Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas, recently announced her engagement to her childhood sweetheart, Alex Gruszynski. The 27-year-old shared the exciting news on Instagram with captioned proposal pictures, expressing her joy at getting to spend forever with her favorite person on earth. Proud mother Griffith also took to social media to congratulate the couple, emphasizing the deep love shared between Stella and Alex.
The couple's love story began in preschool, and they have now taken the next step in their relationship with Gruszynski proposing on bended knee, to which Stella happily said yes. Both Griffith and Stella shared throwback photos showcasing their journey from childhood to their teenage years, along with glimpses of the stunning diamond ring.
The engagement was celebrated with a picnic proposal, where Stella flaunted her sparkler in a white dress. Banderas, the father of the bride-to-be, expressed his excitement and happiness over the news on social media, sharing his joy for Stella and Alex.
Griffith and Banderas, who welcomed Stella shortly after their 1996 nuptials, finalized their divorce in 2015. Griffith is also a mother to son Alexander and daughter Dakota from previous relationships with Steven Bauer and Don Johnson, respectively.
Meanwhile, Dakota's relationship with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin made headlines, with rumors circulating about a potential breakup. However, Dakota's representative confirmed that the couple, who have been together since 2017, are still happily in a relationship.
