Written in SHOWS he 6/16/2024 · 9:10 p.m.
Stella del Carmen Banderas, daughter of Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith, has decided to simplify his legal name by dropping the last name “Griffith” that he received from his mother. This decision, presented before a California court, has generated various speculations about possible family conflicts, which have been categorically denied by his father, Antonio Banderas.
According to court filings, Stella has requested the removal of the last name “Griffith” because she “virtually does not use it.” In her application, which The Blast had access to, Stella explained: “I generally don’t use Griffith when referring to myself. So removing the name from my document would be consistent with my normal usage.” This decision seeks to align her legal name with the one she usually uses, a common practice in many cases, especially in professional and personal settings.
Given the wave of speculation about a possible estrangement between Stella and her mother, Antonio Banderas decided to clarify the situation. “She laughed at me the other day and told me: ‘I haven’t removed my name, it just seems too long to use everything’. No, she hasn’t removed her name. Stella adores her mother, of course,” he said. the actor from Malaga. Banderas stressed that Stella’s decision has nothing to do with a family conflict, but rather with a personal preference to simplify her name.
Stella del Carmen was born in Spain and is the sister of actress Dakota Johnson and Alexander Bauer on her mother’s side, Melanie Griffith. Despite the separation of her parents in 2015, Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith maintain a good relationship. Stella, who debuted as an actress in the film “Crazy in Alabama” directed by her father and starring her mother, has shown interest in continuing to develop professionally in the world of cinema. Currently, she lives in Spain and works at her father’s company as an assistant director, which reinforces her connection to the film industry.
Stella’s decision has also been explained in her own words: “I just want to shorten my name by removing the extra surname. Also, I normally don’t use Griffith when referring to myself or in documents. Therefore, removing the first name would match my Usual use”. On Instagram, Stella has kept both last names, although unofficially. This reflects a common practice in Anglo-Saxon culture of using only one of the parents’ surnames in everyday life.
Stella del Carmen has maintained a close relationship with her parents, despite the changes in her family life. Melanie Griffith, who recently received a special birthday gift from her daughters, has continually shown her love and support for Stella. The young woman attended the San Sebastian International Film Festival along with her father, demonstrating her interest and commitment to cinema.
