Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas' Daughter Stella Banderas Engaged to Alex Gruszynski

Stella Banderas has the sweetest love story—now and then. 

The only child of Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas—who divorced in 2014 after 18 years of marriage—is officially engaged to her childhood sweetheart Alex Gruszynski. 

As Stella, 27, wrote on Instagram Aug. 19 alongside several photos of her longtime partner, “I get to hang out with my favorite person on earth forever!!!!!!!!”

In the thumbnail of her post, Stella flashes her gold-banded diamond ring with her fiancé smiling on a picnic blanket behind her hand. Later on in the carousel, Stella proves their journey has already been one for a lifetime, as their moments together date all the way back to the couple’s middle school and toddler days—up to sneaking kisses on the New York subway as adults.  

Naturally, Stella’s mom couldn’t contain her excitement either. 

“I love you both sooooo much,” the Working Girl actress wrote in a comment under her daughter’s post. “Congratulations again!!!”

Later, Melanie—who also shares kids Jesse Johnson and Dakota Johnson with ex Don Johnson, and son Alexander Bauer with ex Steven Bauer—shared her own point-of-view on her youngest child’s romance. 

“He asked—on bended knee—she said yes,” the 67-year-old effused on Instagram. “Stella and Alex are engaged to be married. Their love story began in pre-school! True love, deep love! Congratulations to the beloveds!!!”

ndeed, Stella’s romance with Alex, who is the CEO of freelance marketing platform Nova, has proven to already last a lifetime, and they have plenty of stars already gushing at their upcoming nuptials. 

As Kris Jenner wrote under Stella’s post, “Congratulations!!!”

And Thor actress Jaimie Alexander later shared her celebratory message on Melanie’s post. 

As she put it, “This is so wonderful.”

But Stella’s romance wouldn’t be so sweet without the self-love lessons Melanie instilled on the self-proclaimed filmmaker. 

“My mother has always emphasized the importance of having a good, loving relationship with myself,” the 27-year-old told Vogue in 2021. “She’s taught me the importance of creating a safe space for myself in order to find balance and feel grounded.”

Keep reading for more 2024 engagements. 

The only child of Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith shared her exciting news in August, writing on Instagram, "I get to hang out with my favorite person on earth forever!!!!!!!!"

After two years together, the Flight Attendant actress and Ozark actor confirmed their engagement in August, with Kaley showing off her ring in an Instagram Story, noting the pair had "an amazing weekend."

The singer confirmed their engagement in a conversation with French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in July, calling Michael her "fiancé." The politician later posted a video of the moment on his TikTok.

The Back to Black star got engaged to the West End actor after four years of dating. Marisa commented on Jamie's July 7 Instagram announcement with a pink heart emoji, "A weeping mess."

The 1975 frontman and model announced their engagement on June 12, nine months after they went public with their relationship. 

The Teen Mom OG star got engaged to the Jamaican soccer player after almost two years of dating. "I cannot believe I get to marry the most amazing human on earth!" she wrote on Instagram May 29. "My best friend. I love you so much."

E! News confirmed on May 7 the Bridgerton actress is set to tie the knot with the producer after she was seen wearing a diamond ring on that finger at the 2024 Met Gala.

The Dance Moms alum said yes when the account manager popped the question with a 3.25-carat elongated cushion cut diamond ring from Brilliant Earth.

"Learned that he's almost as tall as me on one knee," Brooke joked of the proposal on Instagram May 6. "Here's to today, tomorrow, & forever after that."

The Below Deck Mediterranean star's boyfriend popped the question in May after four years of dating.

The Cincinnati Bengals player proposed to his girlfriend of two years, TikToker Tianna Robillard, in April 2024 candlelit affair. As he wrote on Instagram, "Best night of my life." 

The "Pursuit of Happiness" rapper announced his engagement to the menswear designer on social media after making their red carpet debut at the London Knuckles premiere. 

This amazing woman makes me so happy, she is everything to me and im so excited to share this news w u all," the rapper, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, wrote on Instagram April 17. "Life is wild, and right when I felt my future was uncertain, it became crystal clear with Lola. Happy Cud in full effect."

The Bachelor in Paradise couple got engaged during a trip to Bali. 

Posting pictures of himself getting down on one knee surrounded by flowers, candles and a waterfront view, Chris wrote on Instagram March 24, "My dream girl said yes to forever."

The Jersey Shore star said yes to forever with justin in March, calling it, "The easiest question I've ever answered."

The Gossip Girl alum got down on one knee during the couple's ski trip to Switzerland.

"The most precious thing happened…," the Fantastic Four actor and his fianceé wrote in a joint Instagram on Jan. 20.

The Don't Be Tardy alum said yes to the minor league baseball player in February.

"The greatest human I’ve ever met wants to marry me!!" the Bold and the Beautiful actress wrote of the producer on Jan. 14. "We’re engaged!!! I love you beyond measure @mark_bauch."

The Bachelor in Paradise couple kicked off The Golden Bachelor wedding in January with a proposal.