Antonio Banderas, 60, dons a protective face mask as he honours the Virgin of Hope statue in Malaga with presenter Maria Casado
Antonio Banderas honoured the Virgin of Hope statue at Archicofradía de la Esperanza in Malaga, Spain, with presenter Maria Casado on Friday.
The Spanish actor, 60, took cautious measures amid the coronavirus pandemic as he wore a protective brown face mask.
Antonio cut a stylish figure in a pair of denim jeans and a leather hooded jacket, which he finished with blue patterned trainers.
Honour: Antonio Banderas honoured the Virgin of Hope statue at Archicofradía de la Esperanza in Malaga, Spain, with presenter Maria Casado on Friday
Elsewhere Maria, 42, cut a casual figure in khaki green trousers with a black top and duster jacket. The presenter also wore a protective face mask amid the crisis.
Antonio and Maria posed for pictures as they honoured the Virgin of Hope at the height of advent on Friday.
The actor is loved-up with his girlfriend Nicole Kimpel and they have been dating since his split from his second wife Melanie Griffith in 2014.
In June, Antonio revealed he still speaks to his ex-wife Melanie all the time and says she will always be part of his ‘family’.
Cautious: The Spanish actor, 60, took cautious measures amid the coronavirus pandemic as he wore a protective brown face mask
Stylish: Antonio cut a stylish figure in a pair of denim jeans and a leather hooded jacket, which he finished with blue patterned trainers
Although the former couple divorced in 2015, they have remained close and Antonio says Melanie, 63, will always be part of his life because they shared so many ‘wonderful years’ and have their ‘wonderful daughter’ Stella, 24, together.
‘I think we are both reluctant to bury 20 years of marriage,’ he said on El Break de las 7. ‘We are human beings, we make mistakes and that is the human condition.’
The Zorro actor added, ‘You have to leave the egos aside and not want to prove that you are right or find who’s guilty of what.
‘Because it may be both or neither of you. There is a moment when things are over and you have to accept it.
Low-key: Elsewhere Maria, 42, cut a casual figure in khaki green trousers with a black top and duster jacket. The presenter also wore a protective face mask amid the crisis
‘The life I had with Melanie was beautiful,’ said the actor who fell for the daughter of Tippi Hedren of The Birds fame when they co-starred in the 1996 movie Two Much with Daryl Hannah.
‘We had 20 wonderful years during which we gave our best and lived wonderful moments that I will not forget,’ added the star who welcomed daughter Stella, now 23, with Melanie in September 1996.
‘We had a wonderful daughter that we both love and that is the end result of our relationship, the most beautiful thing we have ever done together.’
Important: Antonio and Maria posed for pictures as they honoured the Virgin of Hope at the height of advent on Friday
Melanie has two other children, daughter Dakota, 30, with Don Johnson and son Alexander, 34, with Steven Bauer.
Antonio – who married the Working Girl star in 1996 – insists he is still very close to his stepchildren and they are still a big part of his life.
The Spanish hunk is pleased that he and Melanie have been able to maintain a friendly relationship for the sake of the children, even though they are all adults.
He said: ‘Our children, all of them, are very grateful we manage to do it all in a civil manner’.