Melanie Griffith was spotted in the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles on Thursday with her daughter Stella Banderas, 27.
The mother-daughter duo have a lot to celebrate, as Stella recently got engaged to her childhood sweetheart Alex Gruszynski.
The 67-year-old Working Girl star looked fit and trim in a black V-neck sweater and well-fitting distressed jeans with a black belt.
A black crossbody bag and chic sunglasses completed the Bonfire of the Vanities actress’ look.
The two women walked Stella’s dogs and carried shopping bags on the sultry Southern California day.
Melanie Griffith was spotted with her daughter Stella Banderas in the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles on Thursday
Melanie shares Stella with her ex-husband Antonio Banderas, whom she began a relationship with in 1996 during the filming of their film Two Much.
That same year they got married and welcomed Stella.
Melanie next starred in Banderas’ 1999 directorial debut Crazy In Alabama, which also featured Stella in her first film role.
In June 2014, she filed for divorce from Antonio after 18 years of marriage.
Melanie’s youngest child is the half-sister of Alexander Bauer and Dakota Johnson, 34, from her marriages to Steven Bauer and Don Johnson, 74, respectively.
Although the former couple divorced six years ago, they are still close. Antonio, 61, says Melanie will always be a part of his life because they shared so many “wonderful years” together and have their “wonderful daughter” Stella together.
Don and Melanie were married for six months in 1976 and again from 1989 to 1994.
The Nash Bridges actor is enjoying a career resurgence, with roles in Netflix’s Rebel Ridge and Hulu’s Doctor Odyssey. He recently mused about the height of his fame in the ’80s, when he starred in Miami Vice.
“For a long time I couldn’t go anywhere,” Johnson said People to deal with his ardent Miami Vice fans.
The mother-daughter duo has a lot to celebrate, as Stella recently got engaged to her childhood sweetheart Alex Gruszynski
‘I had to isolate myself. The [women] know where you are. We had 24/7 security. One day I was thinking about Elvis and I thought, “Isn’t this the way Elvis lived and died?”
“Not that I compare myself to Elvis, but in terms of the fact that he can’t have a private life. So I’ve learned to deal with it and vowed not to let it confine me.”
And at the time, he was worried about more than just his crazy fans – he was also worried about being pigeonholed for the role of Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice.
Last month, Stella and Alex, who met in kindergarten, got engaged
Melanie shares Stella with her ex-husband Antonio Banderas, with whom she began a relationship in 1996 during the filming of their film Two Much
Melanie was married to Don Johnson in 1976 and again from 1989 to 1994, seen here in 1989 when she was pregnant with Dakota Johnson
Don, 74, has been enjoying a career revival lately, seen here in 2024
“My goal then was not to be Sonny Crockett forever,” he said. “I had seen the danger of actors being too recognizable in their characters. I felt like I had to separate myself from Sonny so that people could eventually see me as other characters.”
But 40 years later, he is grateful for the attention and fame the role brought him.
“This year Miami Vice is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and hey, I’m still here,” he said with a laugh.
And as for the screaming female fans, the actor said, “Fame is a condition,” adding, “But it will pass.”
