princess 1,712 Report post Posted June 11, 2003 <img src='http://i.timeinc.net/people/images/photo/celebsnaps/030623/popabanderas.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></p><p>TONY ANTONIO: Antonio Banderas gets a little help from a monkey finger puppet ? and wife Melanie Griffith ? at the 2003 Tony Awards, where he was nominated for best actor for his role in the revival of Nine (and lost to Hairspray's Harvey Fierstein).</p><p>(Sara Jaye/Getty Images) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MMM1 1 Report post Posted June 12, 2003 He was great on the Tony's the other nite. Mel didn't look too happy that he lost. Overall, very enjoyable show..the Hairspray number was a kick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted June 18, 2003 <img src='http://cache.eonline.com/Gossip/Fashion/Images2003/banderas.griffith.061603.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></p><p>Old Rush</p><p>Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith make quite the classic Hollywood coupling at the Tony Awards in New York. Classic as in a remake of Sunset Boulevard , that is. Banderas could play the young hunk in his dark slim pinstripe suit and Caesar haircut. And Griffith's clearly decked out as fading silent screen queen role in a too tight, tad tacky green sparkly gown, sprayed stiff platinum waves and harsh crimson lipstick. Talk about typecasting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted August 4, 2003 Male Critics Love Melanie on BroadwaySTEPHEN M. SILVERMANpeople.comIn a rash of unusual notices to greet her official opening as Roxie Hart in the 6-year-old Broadway revival of "Chicago," Melanie Griffith has gotten a mixed bag of reviews.Basically, she has Valentines from New York's male critics -- Ben Brantley of The New York Times, Clive Barnes of the Post and Howard Kissel of the Daily News -- and the back of the hand of a female critic, Linda Winer of Newsday.<strong>"Griffith isn't a dancer, she isn't a singer and, aside from the stunt sentimentality of her Broadway debut across the street from her husband, Antonio Banderas, in 'Nine,'" insists Winer, "she has no business being in a dance-driven classic created by Bob Fosse."</strong>Brantley, who considers Griffith, 45, "sensational" and the other guys disagree, though all three do admit she has trouble in the singing, dancing and acting department -- but her star power still shines through."Possibly the most convincing (Roxie) I have seen," says The Timesman. "This doesn't mean that she gives the most electric or crowd-stirring interpretation of the aging jazz baby turned killer." Brantley says what she has is "powerful and instinctive empathy for the part."Barnes notes that the audience laps her up. "They cheer with grateful ferocity," he writes, while the usually mellow Kissel opines, "Griffith is a star, The audience is content just to be in her presence."But the best notice is in Variety. In its Broadway box office scorecard, it shows that last week "Chicago" played to 100.9 percent capacity, which translates into standing room only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted August 19, 2003 <img src='http://i.timeinc.net/people/images/photo/celebsnaps/030901/popabanderas.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></p><p> </p><p>BUSY BEES: Broadway darling Antonio Banderas (making a huge splash in the musical Nine,) wife Melanie Griffith (knocking 'em dead across the street in Chicago) and Griffith's daughter with Don Johnson, Dakota, 13, attend the New York City premiere of Banderas's made-for-TV film, And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself.</p><p>(Rick Mackler/GLOBE PHOTOS) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted September 3, 2003 banderas Considers Napoleon Musicalimdb.com<strong>Spanish movie hunk Antonio Banderas is in negotiations to play Napoleon in a new stage musical</strong>. Spurred on by his Broadway, New York, success in Nine , Banderas is keen to find other stage projects in which to star - and his next big production could be as the infamous French leader. Banderas says, "I have some proposals now. I'm looking at a new Cy Coleman musical based on Napoleon. I'm going to take time to revise this and see if it's the right vehicle." And that's not the only historical project Banderas is keen to work on - he's also planning to make his directorial debut with a movie about legendary Spanish Caliph Boabdil. He adds, "He was the last caliph of the Kingdom of Granada, after the Arabs were in Spain for eight centuries. He was not meant to be the king but his father was expelled from the throne and, accidentally, fate put him in a place where he didn't want to be. He was a mathematician, astronomer, poet and humorist. He had to deal with the last remains of eight centuries of Arab domination in Spain. He's a guy who saw an entire kingdom falling apart. It's a very Shakespearean kind of drama."<em>Has anyone seen Nine??</em> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted September 4, 2003 Came across this one today, oye! <a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.banderas-mall.com/gallery/classic8/angel.JPG'>http://www.banderas-mall.com/gallery/classic8/angel.JPG</a><edited><editID>princess</editID><editDate>37945.4202199074</editDate></edited> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 According to Ted C. of E!, Melanie doesn't let the mommies come into the house when her kid's friends come over to play. "....Now, those who have had their pusses front-door slammed insist... Melanie is simply overly concerned about the house being neat, doesn't want people to see anything outta joint/whack/place. But the gals with the shapelier figures know otherwise." Also Ted says there's a sculpture in the bedroom of Antonio's you-know-what. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 I saw Antonio interviews on The Actor's Studio the other day, he seems like a pretty normal down to earth kinda guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted April 1, 2004 15th annual GLAAD Media Awards Photos Photo(s) by Ken Kwok - © 2004 - Hollywood.com, Inc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted April 1, 2004 The 15th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Trophy, Wife: Antonio Banderas displays his two best assets: his GLAAD Award and wife Melanie Griffith. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted April 6, 2004 ANTONIO'S HOMECOMING: Wearing traditional garb, Antonio Banderas participates in a Holy Week processional in his hometown of Malaga. The handsome Spaniard will next be heard (but not seen) as Puss-in-Boots in Shrek 2 due in theaters next month. (Queen/WireImage) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted April 8, 2004 Some pics of them watching the Easter procession in Malaga here.Be sure to click red arrow top right for other pages of pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted April 12, 2004 BANDERAS FAMILY CELEBRATES: Antonio Banderas and Stella del Carmen, his 7-year-old daughter with wife Melanie Griffith, hang out the window of their Malaga, Spain, hotel to check out the city's annual Easter week procession. (Marbella Photo/REX) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted April 20, 2004 "It was very easy to convince me to do the movie because if somebody gives me the opportunity to laugh at myself, I'm right there."--Antonio Banderas, about taking the role of assassin Puss-in-Boots in Shrek 2, out in May (people.com) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted April 24, 2004 Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith at the 12th Rainforest Foundation Benefit Concert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted September 3, 2004 EOnline.com CRIME SPREE: Per the Hollywood Reporter, Melanie Griffith starring in Heartless , an original TV movie for CBS in which she'll play a fictional attorney who stalks, manipulates and kills men who either get in her way or tried to leave her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted September 13, 2004 Liz SmithNY Post SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS: Antonio Banderas , who was so delicious as the voice of Puss in Boots in "Shrek 2," has a line of successful fragrances in Europe. This week he launches Spirit Antonio Banderas in the United States. In fact, men who wish to give women the vapors a la Antonio can pick up his scent in stores Wednesday.Banderas is also Emmy-nominated for his ruggedly unperfumed role in "Pancho Villa as Himself." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER Now that's one proud mama: Melanie Griffith looks on lovingly at daughter Dakota, 14 (dad is Don Johnson), at a Teen Vogue Young Hollywood party in West Hollywood on Thursday. Dakota is following in her parents' footsteps ? she's an aspiring actress. Holly crap, I haven't seen a pic of Dakota in years, she sure has grown up! Melanie looks lind of scary-mom in this pic! :ph34r: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest saltandpepper Report post Posted September 24, 2004 Put on some hose Melanie or wear a longer dress.Those legs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krista 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2004 Terrible shot. Or, boy does she look worn out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest saltandpepper Report post Posted September 24, 2004 I think Krista that Melanie has had so much plastic surgery over the years that it's finally just falling apart on her at one time.Hollywood hates actresses that age gracefully you know. Her daughter sure is a pretty young lady though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted November 24, 2004 NO XXX FOR ANTONIONovember 23, 2004 Provided by: [National Enquirer Online]No one's ever labeled Melanie Griffith a prude, but she got a shock after momentarily losing hubby Antonio Banderas while browsing for records at Virgin Megastore. Somebody pointed her upstairs, where she found El Hunk-o poring over porn videos! Melanie looked none too pleased as she beckoned him back down to the music department! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colorine 26 Report post Posted November 24, 2004 Too many drugs and plastic surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess 1,712 Report post Posted January 7, 2005 Banderas and Griffith See Dakota Application Turned Down imdb.com Married couple Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith have had an application to move into New York's notorious Dakota building turned down - because residents don't want another John Lennon "incident". Ex-Beatle Lennon lived in the exclusive Manhattan residence for years before he was murdered at its entrance on December 8, 1980. The Dakota's inhabitants are anxious to avoid a repeat occurrence and so refused Banderas and Griffith's request to purchase a $3.8 million apartment. One says, "How could they be serious? The building is fickle when it comes to celebrities. They don't want another Lennon incident." The Dakota building was also the setting of director Roman Polanski's classic 1968 film Rosemary's Baby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
