Antonio Banderas’ stepdaughter still calls him ‘papi’, even after he split with her mom

Antonio Bandera's stepdaughter still calls him poppy even after he split with her mom Antonio Bandera's entry into blended family life began with his marriage to actress Melanie Griffith whom he admired long before they met their relationship blossomed while working together on the film too much both coming from unhappy marriages Banderas recalling his initial fascination with Griffith from working girl later praised her beauty as a mother and admitted the ch Alles of becoming a stepfather married in 1996 Griffith brought two children into the Union Alexander Bower and Dakota Johnson Banderas then inexperienced as a stepfather faced difficulties but eventually gained the trust of the children providing stability and support his role deepened with the birth of his daughter Stella and he continued to build strong relationships within the family Bandera's influence was not impactful on Dakota Johnson's career she made her acting debut in Banderas directorial film Crazy in Alabama 1999 and later in 2019 praised him during the Hollywood film Awards despite their divorce in 2014 Banderas and Dakota's Bond remained strong with both acknowledging their deep affection and the lasting impact of banderas's role in their lives