Saturday 7 June 2014

Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas say they are divorcing 'thoughtfully and consensually' after 18-years

They had one of the most enduring Hollywood marriages.
But after 18 years of wedded unity, Melanie Griffith has filed for divorce from 53-year-old Antonio Banderas, according to a Friday report from TMZ.
The 56-year-old actress, who has reportedly hired power attorney Laura Wasser, has cited irreconcilable differences.
Split: Melanie Griffith has filed for divorce from husband of 18 years Antonio Banderas, pictured together in 2012, according to a Friday report from TMZ
Split: Melanie Griffith has filed for divorce from husband of 18 years Antonio Banderas, pictured together in 2012, according to a Friday report from TMZ

THEIR JOINT STATEMENT

'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 - Melanie & Antonio'
The site have legal documents on the filing. No date of separation was listed.
The couple, who fell in love on the set of the 1995 film Two Much, have been plagued by split rumors for most of this year.
A spokesperson for the couple announced this statement: '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 is asking for child support and sole physical and joint legal custody of their 17-year-old daughter Stella.
The Working Girl star is also asking for spousal support.
The unlikely couple: The odds were against them from the start but Griffith and Banderas managed almost two decades
The unlikely couple: The odds were against them from the start but Griffith and Banderas managed almost two decades

No problems here: The Working Girl actress with Eva Longoria at the AFI Tribute to Jane Fonda in LA on Thursday
No problems here: The Working Girl actress with Eva Longoria at the AFI Tribute to Jane Fonda in LA on Thursday

The dream is over: The last time the couple were spotted together in public was on their return from what seemed to be a happy holiday in the Bahamas in March
The dream is over: The last time the couple were spotted together in public was on their return from what seemed to be a happy holiday in the Bahamas in March

Sources tell TMZ the split is 'amicable.' This will be Melanie's fourth divorce: she was twice married to Don Johnson and also married to Steve Bauer. It's Banderas' second divorce.
Griffith looked to be in good spirits Thursday evening at the AFI tribute to Jane Fonda, and smiled as she walked the carpet holding hands with Eva Longoria, still wearing her wedding band.
As recently as March, the couple seemed happy, Melanie even tweeted a shirtless picture of her husband on a in the Bahamas.
The writing's on the wall: Griffith has filed for divorce, as these documents prove
The writing's on the wall: Griffith has filed for divorce, as these documents prove

'Antonio!!!!!' Melanie tweeted a shirtless picture of her husband while on an incredible seaside holiday in the Bahamas Thursday
 'Antonio!!!!!' Griffith tweeted a shirtless picture of her husband Antonio while on an incredible seaside holiday in the Bahamas in Marach

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