Antonio Banderas says ex-wife Melanie Griffith is friend

In a recent interview, actor Antonio Banderas revealed that he considers his ex-wife, Melanie Griffith, one of his closest friends, describing a warm and supportive relationship that has endured for more than a decade after their divorce. The couple, who were married from 1996 until their separation was finalized in December 2015, continue to spend time together and prioritize their family.

Banderas, 65, stated that Griffith is "if not my best friend, one of my best friends." He explained that whenever he visits Los Angeles, the two make a point to see each other. He characterized their dynamic as healthy and beneficial, particularly for their children, saying their interactions involve laughter and genuine enjoyment. The actor attributed the positive post-divorce relationship to a foundation of honesty, noting that sincerity guided them both as a couple and through their separation.

The former couple first met at the Oscars in 1989 and began a romance after working together on the 1995 film "Two Much." They married in May 1996 and welcomed their daughter, Stella Banderas, later that year. Griffith, who is also mother to Alexander Bauer and Dakota Johnson from previous...