Melanie Griffith & Antonio Banderas' Daughter Appears in Rare Photo

Stella Banderas may not be a spy, but she’s definitely her parents’ kid.

Without a doubt, the 28-year-old offspring of Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas seemed to embody a harmonious blend of both parents in an uncommon snapshot from their bonding moment together at a recent gathering in Los Angeles.

On June 6th, Melanie was pictured on Instagram wearing an all-black outfit while seated on a couch and affectionately looking at Stella. Both mother and daughter were dressed similarly in black, and they were accompanied by a friend to celebrate the launch of a film studio belonging to Stella’s fiancé, Alex Gruszynski.

Melanie, her lovely daughters Stella Banderas Griffith and Siena Severino, and herself are rejoicing over the inauguration of Nova’s stunning photography/film studio in Los Angeles! This place is simply captivating.

In response to the family outing, Stella’s dad Antonio commented, “Happy to see you all happy!!!”

Despite seldom appearing in public together, Melanie consistently highlights her daughter’s accomplishments, being the mother of Alexander Bauer (aged 39), whom she had with ex-husband Steven Bauer, and Dakota Johnson (aged 35), who was born to ex-husband Don Johnson.

In September, Melanie posted a Mercedes advertisement featuring Stella and Antonio on Instagram, writing as a caption, “Here’s Stella and her Dad! I adore this scene so much.

And the month before, the Disaster Artist actress congratulated her daughter on her engagement.

Melanie posted on Instagram that ‘he proposed… down on one knee… she agreed,’ indicating that Stella and Alex are now engaged. They’ve been together since their preschool days, a bond built on true and profound love. Wishing them a lifetime of happiness and bliss!

Not just the Oscar-nominated individual, but many others have praised the close bond between her and her youngest daughter. Similarly, Stella has openly expressed her deep appreciation for her special relationship with her mother.

In her interview with Vogue in 2021, Stella shared, “I’ve learned the significance of establishing a secure environment where I can find equilibrium and feel rooted. This sincerity seems to make it simpler for me to tap into my creative side.

Growing up, she wasn’t your average mom,” she pointed out. “Our bond was unusually open, and there were no subjects taboo between us. This openness fostered a deep sense of trust within me, enabling me to express myself freely, without the apprehension of being judged.

Read on for more stars and their mini-me kids.

In 2023, the former star of Full House was spotted in Jamaica alongside her eldest daughter who resembles her (on the left), as well as her daughter named Beatrix.

In the same vein, Yolanda Hadid’s fame from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” paved the way for her daughter, Gigi Hadid, who started in the fashion world as a teenager. Since then, she’s been making waves on the runway.

Clint Eastwood’s fifth child, Scott Eastwood, has taken after his acting legacy by appearing in movies such as “Suicide Squad”, “Snowden”, “The Fate of the Furious” and “Pacific Rim”.

Clint Eastwood’s son, Scott Eastwood, has continued the family’s acting tradition with roles in films like “Suicide Squad”, “Snowden”, “The Fate of the Furious” and “Pacific Rim”.

The singer from Bon Jovi and his third-born child are remarkably similar to each other. In a photo, they can be seen standing beside their mother, Dorothea Bongiovi, and their youngest son Romeo Bongiovi at the Jefferson Awards Foundation’s 2017 DC National Ceremony held at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C., back in 2017.

The two individuals who resemble each other were seen grinning broadly as they watched the 2016 production of “Finding Neverland” in New York City (The Big Apple).

Woah, the Marsden men’s resemblance was uncanny at the 2017 SAG Awards.

In the spring of 2025, the offspring of the star known as Alfie, who she co-parents with former partner Tom Sturridge, was spotted accompanying her mother during an uncommon public appearance in London.

Double take! The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum’s daughter looks like her younger sister!

The soccer star has the cutest plus-one ever at the London premiere of Ronaldo.

Sailor is taking after her mom in the modeling industry.

And Kate’s daughter is also following in her mom’s famous footsteps.

At the Los Angeles premiere of “Hot Pursuit”, this mother-daughter duo is a striking match!

Like mother, like daughter. The two attend the Vanity Fair Oscars party in 2015.

In a striking resemblance, they both sport identical jumpsuits, neatly styled hair, and glasses – making them appear as if they’re twin sisters rather than a mother-daughter duo! Laughing at the uncanny similarity, Willis playfully commented on Instagram: “The moment when you realize you’ve turned into your mom #twinning #notmad.

Pictured here in 2010, the pop icon’s daughter is a fashionista just like her mama!

You’ll get a kick out of how much the soccer star and his son look alike.

The lively morning television personality commemorated her daughter’s sweet sixteen with this cute snapshot. Just look at the family resemblance!

Once upon a time in Hollywood…the Kill Bill actress twinned with her daughter on the red carpet.

Little Blue stole the show at the 2017 Grammys, and she’s totally #twinning with her pops!

Actress from “Days of Our Lives” and her daughter immerse themselves in the festive mood by attending Disney On Ice Presents Frozen at the Staples Center.

The resemblance between the mother and daughter was striking, particularly since they both had similar hairstyles (bobs), at the Chanel autumn-winter High Fashion Show in Paris.

The Oscar-winner and her daughter both rock the red hair.

The nearly identical stunning stars even dress the same!

The Fuller House star and her daughter are practically twins at the Summer TCA Press Tour.

The child of the actors who starred in “The Last of the Mohicans” and “Lincoln”, whose mother is the French actress Isabelle Adjani, made his grand catwalk debut at the 2015 Paris Fashion Week. He walked into the Chanel show alongside Julianne Moore.