All of Spain is eagerly awaiting the wedding of Stella del Carmen Banderas and her fiancé Alex Gruzinski, set to take place this weekend at the luxurious Abadía de Retuerta hotel. Their love story, which began back in kindergarten, seems like the perfect script for a romantic movie. However, before reuniting with her childhood sweetheart, Stella experienced a serious and high-profile romance with another man—Eli Meyer—who could well have become her husband. This chapter of her life, filled with Hollywood glamour, deserves a story of its own.
Eli Meyer is not just another suitor, but a member of one of the most influential families in the film industry. His father, Ronald Meyer, is the co-founder of the powerful Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and former Vice Chairman of NBC Universal. Eli himself, after studying cinematography at the University of California—where he met Stella—has been confidently building his own career. He worked in the original films department at Netflix in Los Angeles, establishing himself as a promising executive and one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors.
Stella and Eli’s relationship lasted for over two years and developed rapidly. The union received the full approval of the young woman’s famous parents, Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith. The couple was frequently seen together at social events, such as the Starlite festival in Marbella, and on joint vacations, for example on the picturesque Amalfi Coast. Their shared passion for film and culture made them the perfect couple in the eyes of many. The pinnacle of their romance was their appearance together at the Oscars, where Antonio Banderas was nominated. That evening, Melanie Griffith even posted a touching photo on her Instagram of Stella and Eli sharing a kiss, which was seen as a sign of full acceptance into the family.
It seemed everything was heading toward marriage, but in 2019 the couple unexpectedly broke up. The reasons for their split remained private, but soon after, Stella reconnected with Alex Gruzinski. Their bond, tested by time, proved stronger than any Hollywood romance. They had known each other since childhood and had already been a couple in their youth, but parted ways due to studies and different life paths. Fate gave them a second chance, and in 2023 Stella officially announced her reunion with Alex, the man she is now ready to share her life with.
Today, Stella del Carmen stands on the threshold of a new life with Alex Gruzinski. Their future promises happiness, as it is built on deep mutual understanding and shared memories. The story with Eli Meyer is now part of the past—a vivid but closed chapter in her biography, reminding us how closely intertwined destinies are in the world of cinema.
