Dakota Johnson Pays Tribute to Stepdad Antonio Banderas (WHO IS STILL ALIVE)
Dakota Johnson's Tribute to Former Stepdad Antonio Banderas Will Leave You In Tears https://t.co/MrYiaMCZqO
- E! News (@enews) November 4, 2019
Antonio Banderas was presented with Best Actor at the Hollywood Film awards on Sunday by stepdaughter Dakota Johnson (her mom is Antonio's ex-wife Melanie Griffith, whom he was married to for twenty years before divorcing in 2015) for the acclaimed film Pain & Glory. It was a family affair, with Antonio attending the event with his girlfriend and youngest daughter. He also had requested Dakota present the award to him.
Dakota became emotional talking about her 'papi,' saying in part: "I got a bonus dad who I realized that, over time, is actually one of the most influential people in my whole life. When I was six years old, my mother married a man who brought an unbelievably bright light, a whole new world of creativity and culture and one remarkably magical little sister in to our family."
She added in tears, "My stepfather-fuck! Antonio Banderas burst into our lives...he loved my mother, and my siblings and I so big, and so fiercely and so loud, that it would change all of our lives together...Antonio taught me about true passion and discipline. Now, as a grown woman working in the same industry, I understand that Antonio is one of our finest artists in film, stage and television, in multiple languages. As an actor, director, writer, singer, his range is absolutely astounding. I can look back on his entire career, and time after time, his performances and endeavors as an artist have made an imprint."
Antonio dedicated his award to Dakota and Stella, telling Dakota that he loves that she still calls him 'papi.'
Antonio recently called Melanie Griffith his best friend, saying that the divorce didn't change a thing with his stepchildren and ex-wife being his family.
New Portrait of Dakota with Antonio Banderas at the Hollywood Film Awards for People Entertainment pic.twitter.com/ps6fTqXhNA
- best of dakota johnson (@dakotasarchive) November 4, 2019
Photos of Dakota on stage at the Hollywood Film Awards in Beverly Hills yesterday (3/11) presenting an award to Antonio Banderas #DakotaJohnson pic.twitter.com/IxGgL5RMI5
- ❤❤ Loving 50 Shades ❤❤ (@loving50shades) November 4, 2019
Dakota:“I got a bonus dad who,over time,I realized is one of most influential people in my whole life”
Antonio:"She's fabulous and that makes me feel very proud,'cause she wanted it,and now she got it,she has talent"
❤love,respect & admiration! #DakotaJohnson #AntonioBanderas pic.twitter.com/nTfX4LK8AA
- Dakota ❤👑 (@AllMyloveQueenD) November 4, 2019
ETA: ANTONIO BANDERAS IS STILL ALIVE HE IS NOT DEAD THANK YOU
Grateful for the Best Actor Award for #PainAndGlory in the @hollywoodawards
Proud to receive it from Dakota's hands, in a night full of feelings and sorrounded by my colleagues, family and friends. Thank You!!! #HollywoodAwards #dakotajohnson
📷 NicoleKimpel 📷 Reuters pic.twitter.com/hesWKep32n
- Antonio Banderas (@antoniobanderas) November 4, 2019
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