Madonna has dated quite a few celebrities during her long tenure in the spotlight. The multi-platinum artist once hoped to add Antonio Banderas to her history of boyfriends. But Banderas refused to reciprocate the singer’s feelings out of fear.
Antonio Banderas’ wife was banned from the set of ‘Evita’ because of Madonna’s crush Madonna | Francis Specker/Getty Images
Madonna has always been open about the intense crush she had over actor Antonio Banderas. But Banderas was married at the time when she pursued him at a party. In the Madonna documentary Madonna: Truth or Dare, she shared her disappointment in Banderas’ newly discovered relationship status.
A few years later, Madonna would find herself working alongside Banderas in her passion project Evita. By then, Banderas was married to his second wife Melanie Griffith. But even as time passed, Griffith claimed that Madonna’s crush on Banderas was as strong as ever.
Antonio Banderas’ wife was banned from the set of ‘Evita’ because of Madonna’s crush Madonna | Francis Specker/Getty Images
Madonna has always been open about the intense crush she had over actor Antonio Banderas. But Banderas was married at the time when she pursued him at a party. In the Madonna documentary Madonna: Truth or Dare, she shared her disappointment in Banderas’ newly discovered relationship status.
A few years later, Madonna would find herself working alongside Banderas in her passion project Evita. By then, Banderas was married to his second wife Melanie Griffith. But even as time passed, Griffith claimed that Madonna’s crush on Banderas was as strong as ever.
- 4/23/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Before they costarred in the 1996 film Evita, Madonna had a major crush on Antonio Banderas — and he had no clue.
The actor, 59, spoke about the pop singer’s crush on him during an interview on Sirius Xm’s The Jess Cagle Show on Friday while promoting his Pedro Almodovar film Pain and Glory.
“A lot of people in America actually became aware of you when Madonna did her Truth or Dare documentary where she spent a great deal of the movie obsessing over you and how you wouldn’t call her back,” Jess Cagle told Banderas.
The actor nodded and said,...
The actor, 59, spoke about the pop singer’s crush on him during an interview on Sirius Xm’s The Jess Cagle Show on Friday while promoting his Pedro Almodovar film Pain and Glory.
“A lot of people in America actually became aware of you when Madonna did her Truth or Dare documentary where she spent a great deal of the movie obsessing over you and how you wouldn’t call her back,” Jess Cagle told Banderas.
The actor nodded and said,...
- 11/2/2019
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
After 18 years of marriage, actors Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas are calling it quits.
After 18 years of marriage, actors Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas are calling it quits, according to documents obtained by ETonline.
The 56-year-old actress filed for divorce citing "irreconcilable differences." She is asking for child support and sole physical and joint legal custody of their 17-year-old daughter Stella, who turns 18 in September.
The estranged couple gave a joint statement to Et, saying, "We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to finalize our almost twenty years marriage in a loving and friendly manner honoring and respecting each other, our family and friends and the beautiful time we have spent together."
Related: Guess Who Else Broke Up Today!
This will be Griffith's fourth divorce and Banderas' second. The Milk Money actress was married to Miami Vice star Don Johnson twice (1976; 1989–1996) and to Steve Bauer (1982-1987). Griffith has two children from her previous marriages. She and Johnson...
After 18 years of marriage, actors Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas are calling it quits, according to documents obtained by ETonline.
The 56-year-old actress filed for divorce citing "irreconcilable differences." She is asking for child support and sole physical and joint legal custody of their 17-year-old daughter Stella, who turns 18 in September.
The estranged couple gave a joint statement to Et, saying, "We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to finalize our almost twenty years marriage in a loving and friendly manner honoring and respecting each other, our family and friends and the beautiful time we have spent together."
Related: Guess Who Else Broke Up Today!
This will be Griffith's fourth divorce and Banderas' second. The Milk Money actress was married to Miami Vice star Don Johnson twice (1976; 1989–1996) and to Steve Bauer (1982-1987). Griffith has two children from her previous marriages. She and Johnson...
- 6/6/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas are ending their 18-year marriage. Griffith filed for divorce from Banderas on Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences, according to documents obtained by People. In a statement sent from their rep, the couple says, "We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to finalize our almost twenty years marriage in a loving and friendly manner honoring and respecting each other, our family and friends and the beautiful time we have spent together." Griffith, 56, who attended a private American Film Institute tribute ceremony in Hollywood honoring Jane Fonda with Eva Longoria on Thursday, seeks spousal support from Banderas,...
- 6/6/2014
- by Andrea Billups
- PEOPLE.com
Melanie Griffith filed for divorce from Antonio Banderas, her husband of 18 years, citing irreconcilable differences.
Melanie Griffith Asks For Spousal Support
Griffith and Banderas were married in 1996 and have one daughter together, Stella, 17. According to the divorce fillings, Griffith is requesting sole physical custody of their daughter, joint legal custody, child support and spousal support. Stella will turn 18 in September, so the custody requests could have little to no effect when the divorce is finalized.
“We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to finalize our almost twenty years marriage in a loving and friendly manner honoring and respecting each other, our family and friends and the beautiful time we have spent together,” the couple said in a statement.
Melanie Griffith's 2009 Rehab Stint
The longtime couple has been plagued with break-up rumors for years, especially since Griffith’s 2009 stint in rehab. Speaking on her time in rehab and how it affected her relationship with Banderas,...
Melanie Griffith Asks For Spousal Support
Griffith and Banderas were married in 1996 and have one daughter together, Stella, 17. According to the divorce fillings, Griffith is requesting sole physical custody of their daughter, joint legal custody, child support and spousal support. Stella will turn 18 in September, so the custody requests could have little to no effect when the divorce is finalized.
“We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to finalize our almost twenty years marriage in a loving and friendly manner honoring and respecting each other, our family and friends and the beautiful time we have spent together,” the couple said in a statement.
Melanie Griffith's 2009 Rehab Stint
The longtime couple has been plagued with break-up rumors for years, especially since Griffith’s 2009 stint in rehab. Speaking on her time in rehab and how it affected her relationship with Banderas,...
- 6/6/2014
- Uinterview
Antonio Banderas was terrified after finding out Madonna had him set in her sights, and refused to date the pop superstar because she was too "powerful".
The Material Girl famously flaunted her crush on the Spanish hunk in her outrageous 1991 documentary In Bed With Madonna, which saw her flirt with a shy Banderas at a party in Spain.
The actor admits he was a nervous wreck in Madonna's presence - because he couldn't speak English and didn't know how to fend her off.
He tells Harper's Bazaar, "I couldn't speak English at the time. She said a lot of things at the table when we were having dinner - I couldn't understand s**t. I was just flipping out that I was sitting down close to Madonna. She was very famous already, and we were just local people.
"It was kind of flattering when somebody said, 'She likes you, a lot.' I said, 'Oh, really? I've no idea what I should do about this. I mean, I'm married (to first wife, Ana Leza).' So, nothing happened.
"I was afraid of it at the time, because she was a very powerful woman. I didn't want to be Madonna's boy. For good or for bad, I just wanted to have my own career."
The pair went on to star in the 1996 movie musical Evita together.
The Material Girl famously flaunted her crush on the Spanish hunk in her outrageous 1991 documentary In Bed With Madonna, which saw her flirt with a shy Banderas at a party in Spain.
The actor admits he was a nervous wreck in Madonna's presence - because he couldn't speak English and didn't know how to fend her off.
He tells Harper's Bazaar, "I couldn't speak English at the time. She said a lot of things at the table when we were having dinner - I couldn't understand s**t. I was just flipping out that I was sitting down close to Madonna. She was very famous already, and we were just local people.
"It was kind of flattering when somebody said, 'She likes you, a lot.' I said, 'Oh, really? I've no idea what I should do about this. I mean, I'm married (to first wife, Ana Leza).' So, nothing happened.
"I was afraid of it at the time, because she was a very powerful woman. I didn't want to be Madonna's boy. For good or for bad, I just wanted to have my own career."
The pair went on to star in the 1996 movie musical Evita together.
- 8/9/2011
- WENN
Lucky husband Antonio Banderas
Antonio Banderas feels “lucky” to have the support of wife Melanie Griffith, and thinks their marriage works because they are always honest with one another.
Antonio Banderas became “lucky” the day he met his wife Melanie Griffith.
The Spanish actor – who married the ‘Working Girl’ actress in 1996, shortly after the breakdown of her marriage to Don Johnson and his divorce from Ana Leza the year before – has admitted his life changed dramatically from the moment he first laid eyes on his future spouse.
He said: “I was lucky from the very beginning, from the day we met. At the time we were having problems with our respective partners, and those relationships were pretty much over. We were both in very similar situations.
“She’s very funny. That’s one of those things that I’ve always loved about her, together with her generosity. I couldn’t...
Antonio Banderas feels “lucky” to have the support of wife Melanie Griffith, and thinks their marriage works because they are always honest with one another.
Antonio Banderas became “lucky” the day he met his wife Melanie Griffith.
The Spanish actor – who married the ‘Working Girl’ actress in 1996, shortly after the breakdown of her marriage to Don Johnson and his divorce from Ana Leza the year before – has admitted his life changed dramatically from the moment he first laid eyes on his future spouse.
He said: “I was lucky from the very beginning, from the day we met. At the time we were having problems with our respective partners, and those relationships were pretty much over. We were both in very similar situations.
“She’s very funny. That’s one of those things that I’ve always loved about her, together with her generosity. I couldn’t...
- 4/24/2010
- by Kavy
- Gossipvita
Antonio Banderas became "lucky" the day he met his wife Melanie Griffith. The Spanish actor, who married the "Working Girl" actress in 1996, shortly after the breakdown of her marriage to Don Johnson and his divorce from Ana Leza the year before, has admitted his life changed dramatically from the moment he first laid eyes on his future spouse.
"I was lucky from the very beginning, from the day we met. At the time we were having problems with our respective partners, and those relationships were pretty much over," he said. "We were both in very similar situations."
"She's very funny. That's one of those things that I've always loved about her, together with her generosity. I couldn't be with someone who is depressed all the time. She helps me get past problems, including the most serious problems that we've had, and she's had. We've got nothing to hide."
Although the...
"I was lucky from the very beginning, from the day we met. At the time we were having problems with our respective partners, and those relationships were pretty much over," he said. "We were both in very similar situations."
"She's very funny. That's one of those things that I've always loved about her, together with her generosity. I couldn't be with someone who is depressed all the time. She helps me get past problems, including the most serious problems that we've had, and she's had. We've got nothing to hide."
Although the...
- 4/24/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Antonio Banderas became "lucky" the day he met his wife Melanie Griffith. The Spanish actor - who married the 'Working Girl' actress in 1996, shortly after the breakdown of her marriage to Don Johnson and his divorce from Ana Leza the year before - has admitted his life changed dramatically from the moment he first laid eyes on his future spouse. He said: "I was lucky from the very beginning, from the day we met. At the time we were having problems with our respective partners, and those relationships were pretty much over. We were both in very similar situations. "She's very funny. That's one of those things that I've always loved about her, together with her generosity. I couldn't...
- 4/24/2010
- Monsters and Critics
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