Hollywood couple Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas to divorce after 18 years of marriage

 
Split: Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas (Picture: AP)
Alexandra Rucki6 June 2014

Hollywood actress Melanie Griffith has filed for divorce from husband Antonio Banderas, it has been claimed.

The couple, who have been married for 18 years, cite “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for splitting up, according to a report from TMZ.

Griffith, 56, is believed to have hired power attorney Laura Wasser to file the divorce documents, which have reportedly been seen by TMZ.

Divorcing: Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith (Picture: AP)

She is allegedly asking for child support and sole physical and joint legal custody of Stella, their only daughter, who turns 18 in September.

The actress is also seeking spousal support. The documents do not list the date of separation.

Sources connected to the couple have told TMZ the divorce is amicable.

It will be the fourth divorce for Griffith, star of Working Girl. She was twice married to Don Johnson and also married Stever Bauer.

It is Bandera’s second divorce.

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