Dakota Johnson is the daughter of Melanie Griffith and her first ex-husband, Don Johnson.
Griffith also had a son, Alexander Bauer, with her second ex-husband, Steven Bauer, and a daughter, Stella, with her third ex-husband, Antonio Banderas.
In 2020, Antonio reflected on his marriage to Griffith, which ended in 2015 after nearly 20 years. Despite their divorce, he still considers her his best friend and loves her as family.
He helped raise Melanie’s children, including Dakota, whom he loves as his own.
Antonio and Dakota share a special bond, even though she isn’t his biological daughter. In an interview, he fondly recalled Dakota calling him “Paponio,” a blend of “Papi” and Antonio.
Although they didn’t plan to spend the 2022 holidays together due to her busy schedule, their connection remains strong.
In 2019, Dakota honored Antonio with the Hollywood Actor Award, delivering a heartfelt speech about how he changed her family’s life with his love and passion.
Her words touched both Antonio and viewers, with many moved by the deep affection she expressed for her stepfather.
