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A24's Anthony Bourdain biopic Tony expands to 1,642 theaters and grossed about $5 million for the weekend, $6.6 million cumulative in week 3, with Dominic Sessa playing a young Bourdain and Antonio Banderas as his mentor; the coming-of-age drama is Certified Fresh at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes with a 92% audience score.
Matt Johnson's Tony portrays a fictionalized, myth-making early life of Anthony Bourdain, blending invented mentors and exaggerated bravado to probe what shaped the future chef; critics say the film favors emotional truth over strict facts, while acknowledging Bourdain's humanity and the era's toxic kitchen culture.
Director Matt Johnson’s Tony reimagines Anthony Bourdain by focusing on his adolescence in Provincetown rather than the chef’s fame, with Dominic Sessa as a young Bourdain and Antonio Banderas as a mentor boss; the project, born from Johnson’s own coming‑of‑age experiences, uses food as a social catalyst and includes a cameo from Eric Ripert to anchor Bourdain’s life in reality. The film aims to demystify the icon, presenting a flawed, relatable version of the man behind the legend, and hits theaters in limited release August 7 and wide release August 21.
Antonio Banderas says Melanie Griffith remains one of his best friends a decade after their 2015 divorce, describing their relationship as sincere and healthy for their kids. Griffith has not pursued public relationships since the split, while Banderas has been with Nicole Kimpel since 2014. The exes have remained amicable over the years, attending their daughter Stella’s wedding in 2025 and sharing a rare April night out in Los Angeles with Stella and her husband, underscoring a continued familial bond.
Matt Johnson’s Tony reimagines Anthony Bourdain’s formative years as a high-energy, superhero‑like coming‑of‑age story rather than a straightforward biopic. Set in 1975‑era Cape Cod and Provincetown, the film follows Tony’s push to write and to find his culinary future under mentors Chef (Antonio Banderas) and Sal, blending vivid kitchen lore with rebellious nightlife. While Banderas delivers the film’s emotional throughline, the piece argues the movie trades strict biopic fidelity for a universal, myth‑making origin story, raising questions about truth versus myth in pre‑fame storytelling.
Matt Johnson’s Tony chronicles the 1975 Provincetown summer that shapes a young Anthony Bourdain, with Dominic Sessa delivering a breakout, magnetic performance as Tony. The biopic follows his hunger to write, a volatile romance with Nancy, and his mentorship under Chef (Antonio Banderas) in a kitchen that becomes his crucible, blending nostalgic, Adventureland–like atmosphere with a kinetic, Linklater-esque sensibility.
Antonio Banderas recalls being told in Hollywood that Latinos and Blacks were destined for villain roles, a stereotype he countered by becoming Zorro and later a heroic figure in films like Puss in Boots, illustrating the shift in how Latino actors are written into leading roles.
Antonio Banderas recalls being told, when he arrived in Hollywood, that Latinos (and Black actors) were only to play villains, a stereotype he challenged by later taking heroic roles such as Zorro and expanding the range of Latino representation in cinema.
Stella Banderas' elegant wedding in Spain was attended by notable guests including Malia and Sasha Obama, Trudie Styler, Dakota Johnson, and Tippi Hedren, set in a historic monastery with strict privacy measures, blending luxury and intimacy.
Antonio Banderas opened up about his amicable relationship with ex-wife Melanie Griffith and their successful co-parenting of their daughter Stella. Banderas emphasized the importance of understanding each other and maintaining a friendship. He also praised Griffith's daughter Dakota Johnson and shared that Stella prefers to work behind the camera, directing short films and commercials. Banderas discussed his role as King Herod in the movie "Journey to Bethlehem" and highlighted the film's fun and family-friendly take on the Biblical nativity story. He believes the movie's message of love is essential, especially in today's complicated world.
Actress Melanie Griffith has covered up her heart-shaped tattoo dedicated to ex-husband Antonio Banderas with a new crossword-style tattoo featuring the names of her four children. Griffith shares daughter Stella with Banderas, as well as stepson Jesse Johnson and sons Alexander Bauer and Dakota Johnson from previous marriages. Despite their divorce, Griffith and Banderas have remained amicable, with Banderas describing Griffith as his best friend and family.
Actress Melanie Griffith has replaced her iconic Antonio Banderas tattoo with the names of her four children. The unique crossword puzzle design now adorns her arm, covering the heart-shaped tattoo she had previously. Griffith and Banderas divorced in 2015 after 18 years of marriage, and she began the tattoo removal process soon after. The couple remains on good terms, with Banderas referring to Griffith as family and one of his best friends.
Actress Melanie Griffith has replaced her ex-husband Antonio Banderas' name tattoo with the names of her four children - Dakota, Stella, Alexander, and Jesse. The new tattoo is a discreet and intricate design on her shoulder, symbolizing her love for her kids. Griffith had started the process of removing her Antonio tattoo a few years ago but has now found inspiration to get tatted anew.