Melanie Griffith announced on Instagram that her daughter, Stella Banderas, is engaged to entrepreneur Alex Gruszynski, celebrating their long-standing relationship that began in preschool. Stella, 27, shared the news alongside a series of nostalgic photos from their childhood and recent moments, including a picture of her engagement ring. The couple, who briefly dated from 2015 to 2019 before rekindling their romance this year, have garnered support and congratulations from friends and family, including Griffith, who expressed her joy in the comments. Alex is the co-founder of NOVA, a marketplace for creatives, and has been a part of Stella's life since they were children. The engagement marks a new chapter for Stella, who is also a filmmaker, and reflects the enduring bond between her and Alex. Both parents, Griffith and Antonio Banderas, have remained supportive co-parents despite their divorce in 2014.