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Faye Bradley

Contributing Online Editor, Style by SCMP


Antonio Banderas and his much younger girlfriend Nicole Kimpel looked chic as ever when they attended the Venice Amfar Gala together on September 1.












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The 64-year-old Spanish actor went for a dapper suit, while his 43-year-old partner stunned in a floor-length nude-coloured dress and gold sandals, as seen in photos from the event.

The duo have been dating for 10 years, and often turn heads thanks to their glamorous outfits – especially Kimpel’s.

Here’s what you need to know about her:
Where is Nicole Kimpel from?

According to her Baniki Blog website, Kimpel was born in Stuttgart, Germany, and has since lived in Germany, Switzerland and the US.
She has a twin sister

Kimpel has a twin sister called Barbara, who she seems to share a close relationship with.












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They have collaborated together on numerous projects, including launching an accessory brand called Baniki, sharing a blog, and owning a TV company called The Success Network, per People magazine.
What does Nicole Kimpel do for work?

According to Hola!, Nicole used to work as an investment banker for Merrill Lynch. She has also done some modelling, according to People.
How did Nicole Kimpel meet Antonio Banderas?

The couple to-be met for the first time at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival when Banderas was still married to Melanie Griffith, per People. “We met at the Cannes Film Festival, at a party that a friend gave one night,” the Puss in Boots: The Last Wish actor told Mi Casa es la Tuya. He said that although she has an identical twin, there was something about Nicole that drew him to her. He said, “They are exactly the same but I saw something that differentiated them that made me click with her.” However they didn’t start dating until Banderas and Griffith had finalised their divorce, notes People.
Although Banderas and his ex Melanie Griffith ended their nearly 20-year-marriage back in 2015, the pair still share a close relationship because of their daughter Stella, per People.


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Antonio Banderas, 64, and his girlfriend of 10 years Nicole Kimpel, 43, just got all glammed up for the Venice Amfar gala


Antonio Banderas, 64, and his girlfriend of 10 years Nicole Kimpel, 43, just got all glammed up for the Venice Amfar gala.
