Melanie Griffith’s life was marked by ups and downs. Born on August 9, 1957, to actor Peter Griffith and famous actress Tippi Hedren, Melanie grew up surrounded by Hollywood glamour—and danger. As a child, she lived with a lion named Neil, an unusual experience documented by Life magazine.
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Melanie began her acting career early, appearing in commercials as a toddler and making her film debut at 12. At 14, she met her first love, actor Don Johnson, on the set of “The Harrad Experiment.”
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Despite their age difference, they married in 1976, when Melanie turned 18, but the marriage only lasted six months. They remarried in 1989 before finally divorcing in 1996.
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In the 1980s, Melanie was a sensation and praised for her sensual yet powerful screen presence. However, her personal life was rocky, marked by addiction problems, multiple marriages, and a serious injury from a lion on the set of “Roar,” which required surgery.
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She found love again with actor Steven Bauer, married him in 1981, and had a son, Alexander. After the divorce, she resumed her relationship with Don Johnson and had a daughter, Dakota Johnson, who later became a successful actress.
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In 1996, after her separation from Johnson, Melanie married Antonio Banderas, whom she had met while filming “Two Much.” Together they raised their daughter Stella and became a close-knit blended family.
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Banderas formed a close bond with Alexander and Dakota and was a constant presence throughout their chaotic childhood. Even after Melanie and Antonio’s divorce in 2014, the family ties remained strong.
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Today, at 67, Melanie is focused on her family and personal well-being. She survived cancers, including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and skin cancer, and is reportedly working on her memoir, ready to share even more about her remarkable journey.