Melanie Griffith continues to act in films, though her appearances are much less frequent than in the past. In 2017, she starred alongside Al Pacino and Evan Peters in *The Pirates of Somalia*, a biographical film about journalist Jay Bahadur, and also appeared in James Franco’s *The Disaster Artist*. Then, in mid-2018, Griffith decided to return to the theater stage, performing in the play *The Graduates* at the Laguna Playhouse in California.

In 2020, Melanie was featured in the series *Dirty Diana* with Demi Moore and in the film *The High Note*, where her daughter, Dakota Johnson, played the lead role. Additionally, her ex-husband, Antonio Banderas, is planning to direct a melodrama titled *Akil*, with Griffith set to star.

Her health has had a significant impact on her life, as Griffith has been battling skin cancer since 2009. She is often seen with numerous bruises, the result of dermabrasion—a laser procedure that helps remove cancerous cells but leaves marks on the skin. In 2018, Griffith shared a selfie, noting that she had undergone her final surgical treatment to remove skin cancer from her face. For many years, the star was a fan of plastic surgery, though she later expressed regret.

“My first plastic surgery was about 20 years ago, driven by a fear of aging. But when I started reading comments about my appearance, I realized I had made a mistake, and it was very painful. However, I did everything I could to fix it,” the actress revealed.

Melanie Griffith has also experienced periods of disappearing from the public eye due to struggles with drugs and alcohol. Later, after several injuries, she became dependent on painkillers. The actress fought these addictions for 30 years, repeatedly checking into rehabilitation centers and attending specialized courses to overcome them.

Despite these challenges, Griffith has not given up on the idea of finding love and building a relationship. She has been married four times, twice to actor Don Johnson. She has four children from her former husbands: son Alexander Bauer from Steven Bauer, daughter Dakota Johnson and stepson Jesse Johnson from Don Johnson, and daughter Stella Banderas from Antonio Banderas. Melanie maintains good relationships with the fathers of her children. “All three are my friends. I love them with all my heart,” the actress shared.

Griffith adores her children and believes it’s essential to maintain a close bond with them. “I have always made a conscious effort to spend a lot of time with my children, and I still do. I talk to them about everything,” Griffith noted. In July 2023, she got a new tattoo in their honor, replacing an old one from the 90s that was dedicated to Antonio Banderas. The new tattoo features the names of her four children arranged in a crossword style.