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Stella Banderas, the daughter of Hollywood stars Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas, is officially engaged to her longtime partner, Alex Gruszynski. Their love story is one for the ages, as the couple's relationship dates back to their childhood years. Stella, 27, announced the happy news on Instagram on August 19, sharing photos of herself and Alex, including a glimpse of her gold-banded diamond engagement ring.
"I get to hang out with my favorite person on earth forever!!!!!!!!" Stella wrote in the caption, expressing her excitement about spending her life with Alex. The post showcased their journey together, featuring photos from their middle school days to more recent moments, including a sweet snapshot of the couple sneaking a kiss on the New York subway.
Stella's mom, Melanie Griffith, couldn't contain her joy, commenting on her daughter's post with, "I love you both sooooo much! Congratulations again!!!" The actress also shared her own heartfelt post on Instagram, gushing about the engagement: "He asked—on bended knee—she said yes. Stella and Alex are engaged to be married. Their love story began in pre-school! True love, deep love! Congratulations to the beloveds!!!"
The couple's engagement has sparked congratulations from friends and celebrities alike. Kris Jenner and actress Jaimie Alexander were among those who sent their best wishes under the posts, celebrating the couple's exciting news.
Stella, who has always valued the self-love lessons taught by her mother, previously shared how important it was to have a loving relationship with herself. "My mother has always emphasized the importance of having a good, loving relationship with myself," she told Vogue in 2021. Now, with her engagement to Alex, Stella embarks on a new chapter filled with love and happiness, surrounded by family and friends who have supported her every step of the way.
