Antonio and Melanie’s divorce final

Antonio Banderas, right, and his wife Melanie Griffith at the gala premiere of 'The Other Man' at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2008.

Antonio Banderas, right, and his wife Melanie Griffith at the gala premiere of 'The Other Man' at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2008.

Published Dec 9, 2015

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Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith's divorce will reportedly be confirmed on December 20, after a judgment was filed on December 4 finalising the divorce.

The 55-year-old actor and the American actress, 58, will officially terminate their 18-year marriage later this month after filing for divorce last year, with documents seen by Entertainment Tonight showing that Banderas will pay Griffith $65 000 per month in spousal support.

What's more, all of the money the duo made on their respective movies between 2004 and 2014 - including 'Shrek 2', 'Puss in Boots' and 'Expendables 3' - will be divided evenly.

However, a previously filed post-nuptial agreement means Banderas will be allowed to retain his earnings from before 2004, which includes money-spinning movies such as 'The Mask of Zorro' and 'Spy Kids'.

Earlier this year, Banderas said he will always love the actress, despite the breakdown of their marriage.

He said: “We'll always be friends, I hope. We speak to each other every few days and I'm very happy that we're not like many couples, where people can become bitter and angry after their marriages end. I don't see any reason for that.

“It's much better to try and remember and honour all the beautiful and happy moments you've enjoyed.

“[We were married for] a very long time and I believe Melanie wants to stay in contact, as do I.

“Melanie is a woman whom I have loved, whom I still love and whom I will always love.”

 

Bang Showbiz

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