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Dakota Johnson on Mom Melanie Griffith & Ageism in Hollywood: “Industry is F*cking Brutal”

By Victoria Guerra | Jan 07, 2016 12:57 PM EST

Dakota Johnson, best known for playing Anastasia Steele in 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' comes from a line of famous actresses. Her grandmother is one of Alfred Hitchcock's blondes, Tippi Hedren from 'The Birds,' while her mom is 'Working Girl' actress Melanie Griffith. Both of these ladies dealt with ageism in Hollywood, so Johnson knows her business when speaking about Tinseltown's treatment of women. Now she is adding her voice to others speaking out against the double standards of aging actors and actresses, calling the industry "f*cking brutal." Read More »

Top 10 Celebrity Breakups of 2015!

By Kathleen Nava | Dec 30, 2015 09:00 PM EST

2015 seemed to be the year of celebrity breakups. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner; Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale; David and Yolanda Foster were among the casualties. From A-list actors to country crooners and rock stars, it seems like the news feeds were constantly filled with celebrities publicly calling it quits. Read More »

Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas Divorce Finalized After 18 Years of Marriage

By Monya Fleming | Dec 08, 2015 10:34 PM EST

Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas have finally reached a settlement over their assets, with a judge finalizing their divorce this week. The former Hollywood couple split in 2014, after 18 years of marriage, but the divorce has officially been finalized by a California judge. Read More »

Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas Officially Divorce One Year After Filing

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Jul 21, 2015 08:57 PM EDT

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom aren't the only ones that have taken a long time to put the pen to paper after filing for divorce. While it took them a year and a half after separating to move on to the next step, Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas are giving the Keeping Up With the Kardashian couple a run for their money. It has just been revealed that Mel and Ant have finally agreed to move on with their lives, separate from each other, after they split last June. The two were marriage for 20-years before deciding to throw in the towel. Read More »

'Fifty Shades of Grey' Dakota Johnson Drug, Alcohol Addiction Past: Parents Worried She'd Relapse With Fame

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Mar 18, 2015 04:10 PM EDT

While Dakota Johnson might have played innocent and naive Anastasia Steele in the box-office smash 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' it doesn't seem like her life is as pure as her onscreen character's was before diving in to the erotic world of BDSM. The star, who has faced drug and alcohol addition, when she was just 17, could possibly be facing a relapse thanks to the new pressures she is facing being Hollywood's new "It Girl." According to Radar Online, the 25-year-old star has some addiction genes in her family, as her mom Melanie Griffith and dad Don Johnson have both been to rehab during their time in the spotlight. Mel has checked herself into treatment facilities on three different occasions, while Don has been to rehab twice. Read More »

Melanie Griffith's New 'Queenly' Role: Antonio Banderas's Ex, Dakota Johnson's Mom Lands Acting Job

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Mar 08, 2015 06:41 PM EDT

'Fifty Shades of Grey' star Dakota Johnson might be taking the world by storm with her role in the blockbuster erotic film, but it seems that her mom is about to steal the spotlight back from her daughter. Melanie Griffith, has just been cast in an all-new comedy project at ABC. The 'Working Girl' actress and ex wife of Antonio Banderas has just landed the role and will be getting back to her comedy roots. According to TVLine, Griffith will star in the project titled 'Queenly,' where she will play a former beauty pageant queen. The series, originally titled 'The Brainy Bunch,' comes from Kip and Mona Lisa Harding's novel of the same name and will be helmed by writers Wendy and Lizzie Molyneux. Read More »

Melanie Griffith & Don Johnson Support Daughter Dakota Johnson on 'SNL' [WATCH]

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Mar 01, 2015 05:05 PM EST

We guess a little BDSM really does bring families together. Dakota Johnson got a little help from her parents, Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson over the weekend, as the Fifty Shades of Grey starlet took over the hosting gig for SNL this week. The 25-year-old star took over the reigns of the long running comedy sketch show, and we think she did a pretty awesome job, if we do say so ourselves. Read More »

Antonio Banderas' New Girlfriend Following Melanie Griffith Divorce- 'Desperado' Star Steps Out With Nicole Kimpel

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Dec 31, 2014 03:21 PM EST

Antonio Banderas is getting ready to start 2015 with a new girl. The Spanish actor has just stepped out with his new girlfriend Nicole Kimpel following his divorce from wife of 18-years Melanie Griffith. The pair announced that they were splitting earlier this year and it seems that both are ready to start 2015 focusing on themselves and other relationships. Read More »

Melanie Griffith Antonio Banderas Split- Dakota Johnson's Mom Wants A Cowboy After Break Up- Plus Will She Ever See Daughter's Film 'Fifty Shades Of Grey?'

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Nov 02, 2014 10:08 PM EST

Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas might have just ended their marriage earlier this year, but the 57-year-old actress already has her sights set on some new man-candy. The mother of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' star, Dakota Johnson, got candid earlier this week about her dating plans and if she ever intends on seeing her daughter new erotic film when it hits theaters in February. Read More »

Melanie Griffith & Antonio Banderas Divorce Drama: Actor In Love With Another Woman Before Divorce Filing

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Sep 07, 2014 09:50 AM EDT

Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas may have just recently called it quits on their 18-year marriage, but it looks like troubles for the couple started way before the actress filed the papers on June 6. According to new reports, long before the marriage was even over, Banderas already had a relationship going on with Nicole Kempel. Read More »

Melanie Griffith Barred From 'Fifty Shades Of Grey'- Daughter Dakota Johnson Not Letting Mom See Her X-Rated Film

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Aug 11, 2014 01:49 PM EDT

Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson is reportedly barring her mom Melanie Griffith from seeing her new raunchy movie, when it is released on Valentine's Day next year. The daughter of the famous actress has landed the lead role in the BDSM film as Anastasia Steele, and while she is banning her mom from watching the movie, she did however, let her mom take a tour of the set while she was filming. Read More »

[PHOTOS] Melanie Griffith Getting Tattoo Of Ex Antonio Banderas Removed From Her Arm After Cheating Rumors Go Public

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Jul 08, 2014 08:13 PM EDT

Melanie Griffith is getting rid of Antonio Banderas in more ways than one. The actress, who announced her split from Banderas in June, stepped out yesterday with a bandage covering her arm tattoo. The heart-shaped tattoo has been one of Griffith's trademarks over the years, expressing her love for her now ex-husband by having his name "Antonio" written permanently on her body. Or perhaps, not so permanently. Read More »

Melanie Griffith & Antonio Banderas Celebrity Divorce Update- Actor Caught WIth Bollywood Star Mallika Sherawat While Still Married

By Mitch Thorpe, Mstars News writer | Jul 03, 2014 04:39 PM EDT

Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas may have just recently called it quits on their 18-year marriage, but reports are now claiming that the couple has been having some issues for a while. RadarOnline is reporting that two-years-ago, while the couple was still together, Banderas was trying to woo Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat. The film star's best friend, Ivan Bitton, is now revealing that she filmed the actor coming on to her friend while at the Cannes film festival in 2012. Read More »

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