The two step out for dinner in Rome, Italy, the rumor mill goes crazy

Jun 22, 2014 09:51 GMT  ·  By
Melanie Griffith covered up her Antonio tattoo on her first public appearance since filing for divorce
   Melanie Griffith covered up her Antonio tattoo on her first public appearance since filing for divorce

Melanie Griffith filed for divorce from Antonio Banderas after 18 years citing irreconcilable differences and, while he’s still to respond to the filing, it sure seems like she’s already moved on. Her rebound guy could be no other than former heartthrob Matt Dillon.

Melanie and Matt were spotted out in Rome, Italy, enjoying what could very well have been a romantic dinner date. The Daily Mail has the photos of the two: they’re not kissing or holding hands or anything like that, but it seems like the mere fact that they went out is enough to convince many that he’s her rebound guy.

If that’s really the case, at least you can’t fault Melanie for not having taste in men: Matt has been linked throughout the years to some of the most beautiful and famous women in showbiz, including Cameron Diaz, Heather Graham, Ellen Barkin and Brooke Shields. Back in the ‘90s, he was one of the hottest male actors around, and he’s still a looker today.

“On Friday evening the 56-year-old blonde beauty was seen enjoying a dinner with hunky 50-year-old actor Matt Dillon as she vacationed in Rome, Italy after making an appearance at the Taormina Film Festival earlier this week,” the Mail writes.

“It's not clear how Griffith and Dillon know each other. But they seemed to be close as he hugged her warmly when saying goodbye. It also was not clear if friends were dining with them or if it was just the two actors alone,” adds the report.

Though the Mail also says that Melanie and Matt left separately in their cars, there is a clear hint there that the date was a bit more than just two friends having dinner together.

Melanie seems determined to put her failed marriage behind her, as one could infer from the fact that on all public appearances this week, she had her arm tattoo (of the name Antonio encircled by a heart) covered with foundation.

First, she had just “Antonio” covered up but then she covered up the tattoo in its entirety, which was taken as a clear sign that she was over Banderas. However, when she was photographed out and about later, she still had the tattoo on display so, at least for the time being, she’s not taken any steps towards having it lasered off.

Antonio and Melanie have a daughter together, who becomes of age later this year. They’re said to be disputing the custody of their 3 dogs, with other reports predicting a prolonged divorce because of many assets all over the world they share.

It is not known if they ever signed a prenup: if they didn’t, things could be even more difficult in terms of division of property.