It all began like the opening of a classic love story—two children crossing paths as toddlers, forging an early bond that neither distance nor time could break. Stella del Carmen Banderas Griffith, the daughter of Hollywood icons Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas, has officially tied the knot with longtime love, filmmaker Alex Gruszynski, in a wedding that blended timeless glamour with deep personal significance. The ceremony, held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, took place at the historic Abadía Retuerta estate in Valladolid, Spain—a location steeped in centuries of history and surrounded by sprawling vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see in the Castilla y León region.

The bride, 29, exuded a radiant elegance in an off-the-shoulder lace gown that perfectly captured her refined yet approachable sense of style. Her groom, Alex, looked every bit the classic groom in a tailored black tuxedo. Friends and family gathered closely, creating an intimate atmosphere that felt both celebratory and deeply personal. Among the attendees were her parents, Antonio and Melanie, who, despite their 2015 divorce, shared a united front in celebrating their daughter’s happiness. Also in attendance were Stella’s half-sister, Dakota Johnson, and her grandmother, legendary actress Tippi Hedren, each of whom contributed to the sense of legacy and family unity that defined the weekend.