Melanie Griffith divorce Antonio Banderas is making headlines as the unexpected news happened after the couple's 18 years of being together. It seems that no matter how one looks at it, the news of Melanie Griffith divorce Antonio Banderas is final as Griffith has already filed for divorce from Banderas.

TMZ reports of the documents they have obtained regarding Melanie Griffith divorce Antonio Banderas. The news site said that the "Working Girl" actress was the first to file for the split from the Spanish actor. According to the Associated Press, Melanie Griffith divorce Antonio Banderas has been finalized as Griffith filed the papers in the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday. She has cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

With regard to the couple's daughter Stella, who will be turning 18 in September, the actress has reportedly petitioned for spousal support, child support and sole physical and joint legal custody for their daughter.

TMZ said that even as Melanie Griffith divorce Antonio Banderas, Griffith is willing to pay her own legal fees. Apart from this, the couple is likely to be dividing their properties, which reportedly includes real estate in the U.S. and in Spain.

Though the 56-year-old "Hawaii 5-0" guest star has already signed the petition on May 30, there is still no separation date for Melanie Griffith divorce Antonio Banderas.

The couple began their story on the set of "Two Much", the couple's 1995 film. By 1999, Banderas, now 53, made the film "Crazy in Alabama," which starred his then-wife Griffith.

Griffith may have a tattoo of Banderas' name inside a heart on her right shoulder, it seems that Melanie Griffith divorce Antonio Banderas has already been brewing throughout the year. According to The Daily Mail, the couple has been managing rumors of a split in previous months.

Melanie Griffith divorce Antonio Banderas was not immediately known as Griffith was seen Thursday on the red carpet for the AFI tribute to Jane Fonda while still sporting her wedding ring. The actress was seen posing with Eva Longoria and Catherine Zeta-Jones, among others at the event held in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.