We have no shortage of love stories in Hollywood, but we have to admit that most of them are short, passionate and glamorous romances, but brief. That is why this couple of actor’s surprises us, Antonio and Melanie, who have been walking their love through the red carpet for almost 20 years. And it seems that Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith have the secret to a happy couple.
Movie love
- Antonio and Melanie met in 1995 during the filming of “Two Much”. At that time, Antonio was a Spanish actor who was taking his first risky steps in Hollywood and nothing suggested that over the years he would become one of the most acclaimed actors in international cinema. Nor did anything suggest that Antonio and Melanie’s crush would last a long time.
- Because what happened with Antonio and Melanie was a complete crush. An explosion of love for which they had to bet heavily, since they were both married, before the incredulous gaze of the spectators. It was said that Antonio was Melanie’s whim, which would have an expiration date when the movie star tired of Latino exoticism. And it was also said that Melanie was Antonio’s springboard to success in American cinema and that he would tire of her as soon as he established her career.
- But none of that happened because this is a true love story, one of those that happens once in a lifetime, if it happens at all. Few bet on the story of this Latin heartthrob and the star that was losing splendor. However, their union is today one of the longest lasting in Hollywood and raises healthy and not so healthy envy among those who see how, after almost 20 years, Antonio and Melanie continue to look at each other with complicit love.
The love that can do everything
- The truth is that this is a love story with a happy ending, more than anything because it has not yet reached the end. It is also one of those stories that restore faith in love, where it is shown that love can do everything, because Antonio and Melanie’s relationship has not always been a bed of roses. Two shadows have constantly surrounded the couple.
- Melanie’s addictions put the couple’s stability to the test on a few occasions. Those who thought that Antonio only wanted Melanie to gain a foothold in Hollywood verified how the actor remained by his wife’s side at the worst moments, supporting her, loving her. What a surprise too many. And Melanie overcame her addiction and emerged stronger than ever, giving her love story even more solvency.
- The other shadow that has surrounded the couple but has not managed to shake it either are the rumors. Rumors of infidelity by Antonio have been almost a constant in this love story, but both know exactly what field they play. Luckily, neither rumors, nor addictions, nor the passage of time have made a dent in this couple who appears happier every day.