Overview
- Banderas told People on Friday that he and Griffith meet when he visits Los Angeles, describe their time together as fun, and call the relationship healthy for their children.
- He credited honesty and clear communication for the amicable end to their marriage, saying they ‘were always very sincere’ when they separated in 2014 and finalized divorce in December 2015.
- The actor praised Griffith as “an incredible mother” and said maintaining a cordial relationship has been important for their daughter Stella and the wider blended family.
- Tensions that surfaced during Stella’s wedding in Sardón del Duero in 2025 were reported but resolved, and recent joint appearances this year have reinforced the image of a stable post-divorce friendship.
- Banderas said his 2017 heart attack changed how he values life and experience, a shift he links to prioritizing family ties and keeping relationships civil.