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Antonio Banderas had that kind of charm that made evenMadonnashoot her shot — publicly. The pop icon was absolutely smitten, and she wasn’t exactly subtle about it. The only problem? Melanie Griffith wasn’t having any of it. Banderas’ wife at the time made sure to keep stuff in check and let’s just say things got so awkward that she ended up being banned from Madonna’s set.
When you’ve gottheMadonna openly crushing on your man, you know he’s got some serious magnetism. Too bad for her — Banderas was already off the market, and Griffith made sure it stayed that way.
Madonna wanted Antonio Banderas, but Melanie Griffith got banned from theEvitaset
Back in the ‘90s,Antonio Banderaswas caught in a wild love triangle — only it wasn’t as steamy as you’d think. While filmingEvita, the man hadMadonnaeyeing him like a prize. ButMelanie Griffithwasn’t having it. In fact, she was so on top of it that she got banned from the set.
Griffith,pregnant and in full-on protectivemode, was sticking close to her man. The press, of course, turned it into a circus, running with the story that she was “watching over” him to keepMadgeaway. As Griffith explained onLarry King Livein 2002,
Madonna was after him publicly…I was pregnant when he was doing Evita. I was pregnant — I had just gotten pregnant, and I went with him. So the press made a big thing about how Melanie’s watching over Antonio, and she won’t leave him alone with Madonna because she’s afraid that Madonna’s going to — the “Material Girl” — will steal him. And — it really wasn’t the case.
The drama reached peak levels when Griffith was banned from the set. She alluded,
I was hurt because I was banned from the set. They didn’t let me go on the set.
But despite the chaos, there was zerochemistry between Banderas and Madonna. Even Madge admitted years later onHoward Sternthat while she had a major crush on him, Griffith never left his side.
I wished…I had a big crush on him, [but] he was with Melanie Griffith. She never left his side.
Through all the madness, though, Griffith and Banderas held it down, showing that no matter the gossip, they were all about their family. The press could talk, but their bond was solid — until it wasn’t.
Antonio Banderas reveals why 30-year-old fans can’t stop talking aboutSpy Kids
Antonio Banderas may’vestarred in Oscar-worthy films, but it’sSpy Kidsthat fans can’t stop bringing up. The actor toldParadethat 30-year-olds always stop him on the street, reminiscing about his role as Gregorio Cortez, the suave spy dad:
I am walking on the street…and sometimes people, 30 year olds, they come to me and say, ‘Oh my god! You are my hero. I was 7 years old when the first Spy Kids came out.
Banderas jumped into the franchise thanks to his past work with director Robert Rodriguez, turning James Bond-esque spy thrills into a kids’ adventure. Though his career includesShrekandPuss in Boots, Banderas is also making waves with Bosch’s Super Bowl ad, his first-ever foray into the big game.
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Still, his boldest role?Babygirl, where he sizzled alongside Nicole Kidman in steamy scenes.
WatchEvitaon Apple TV & Hoopla.
Heena Singh
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
