How did Hollywood star Melanie Griffith manage to practically vanish during her stay in Valladolid at her own daughter Stella’s wedding? That question remains unanswered. The luxurious Abadia Retuerta winery, where the celebration took place, turned into a true fortress, reliably sheltering guests from prying eyes and photographers’ lenses. Only a few anonymous glimpses made their way online, but not a single photo showed the bride’s family.
Fortunately, the father of the bride, Antonio Banderas, graciously stepped out to greet journalists with a glass of champagne, allowing himself to be photographed in an elegant tuxedo. But his former wife was nowhere to be seen. Her absence, it must be admitted, was the main disappointment for the press, who had hoped to witness a reunion of the famous couple at such a significant family event.
The chance to spot Melanie Griffith and her equally famous daughter Dakota Johnson in Spain is rare, though not impossible, given that Banderas lives permanently in Málaga. Both actresses possess a unique Hollywood radiance that draws attention. So why wasn’t there a single photo capturing them in their festive attire? How did they manage to remain completely unnoticed?
The invisibility of the bride’s mother and sister can be seen as another merit of Abadia Retuerta. This venue has proven it is capable of hosting events of the highest level with absolute confidentiality. Bookings in Valladolid were at their peak. Although some guests shared footage from the ceremony, neither Melanie nor Dakota appeared in them. The same goes for other celebrity guests, including the daughters of Barack and Michelle Obama, whose presence was confirmed later.
It is well known that Antonio and Melanie have maintained an excellent relationship after their divorce, which ended their 18-year marriage. The actor has repeatedly called her his best friend and part of the family, despite the fact that she had his name tattoo removed from her shoulder. This fact makes the situation even more intriguing.
It turned out that, on the eve of the wedding of Stella del Carmen and Alex Gruszynski, some tension arose between her parents. Reports emerged that the actress was overly eager to participate in organizing the celebration, literally driving her daughter and ex-husband crazy with her persistence. It is said that her enthusiasm reached the point where she even wanted to plan the honeymoon for the newlyweds.
Sources close to the family revealed that Antonio was not thrilled with the late-night calls full of “brilliant ideas” for the wedding. Melanie saw herself as a professional event planner, but in reality only created a tense atmosphere and unnecessary anxiety. Her behavior became too much for both Stella and her father. Eventually, Banderas had to gently ask his ex-wife to tone down her enthusiasm for the sake of everyone’s peace of mind. Of course, everyone understood she was acting with the best intentions, wishing for a perfect celebration for her “little girl.”
It can be assumed that after her initiative had to be curbed, Melanie decided to completely retreat into the background. Perhaps this was her way of letting her ex-husband take center stage. Or maybe it was a kind of subtle revenge for not being allowed to contribute as much to the planning as she had hoped.
