Although Dakota Johnson has participated in many critically acclaimed art films , the media and public still remember her most as the female lead in the series filled with “hot” scenes – “50 Shades of Grey”. Recently, Dakota Johnson admitted that she had “mental” experiences on the set of “50 Shades of Grey”
According to Dakota, the problems that made her feel most tired came from the arguments between the female director of the film, Sam Taylor-Johnson, and the female writer of the original work, Ms. EL James. Throughout the process of making the first film “50 Shades of Grey” (2015), there were too many disagreements between the two of them, making the filmmaking process difficult.
After completing the first part of the series with too many negative experiences, female director Sam Taylor-Johnson decided to give up the director position. The next two films in the series were directed by director James Foley.
Dakota recalls: “The female writer EL James had a lot of control on set, every day she made her own requests according to her wishes. But there were parts of the book that were not suitable for the film, such as the characters’ inner monologues. Disagreements and conflicts constantly occurred, and at times things became very boring.
There was a constant battle on set. We always had to do a scene according to Mrs. James’s wishes, then a scene according to our wishes… It was such a tiring process that it made me feel crazy, even… mentally ill.”
When asked if she ever regretted participating in this series filled with “hot” scenes, Dakota said: “If I knew in advance that everything on set would be so chaotic and tiring, I don’t think anyone would want to participate in this film project, but I don’t regret participating in this film project.”
Previously, Dakota also affirmed: “My acceptance of the role in the “50 Shades” series was not a thoughtless act. I was interested in the role and respected the role. I am proud of the series and do not feel I have to force myself to break any stereotypes surrounding that role.
If I could turn back time, I would still accept this role. Look back at my situation before coming to the series… It was the series that opened the door to my career, took me on an unbelievable, new journey. I have grown up a lot after the series. Although the road sometimes had potholes, I learned a lot and made myself stronger and more stable.”
Dakota Johnson in “50 Shades of Grey” is upset because of being misunderstood as “addicted to hot scenes”
Dakota Johnson (32 years old) began to be known to Hollywood after participating in the film series “ 50 Shades of Grey” in 2015. Before that, she was a “family name” but not a “favorite” of Hollywood filmmakers. Dakota did not have the acting opportunities she always wanted despite growing up in the film capital, with parents who were famous actors in Hollywood.
She decided to “risk it” by taking the lead role of Anastasia Steele in the “50 Shades of Grey” series – a film filled with “hot” scenes and must have made many actresses hesitate when considering taking the role. The result of this bold decision was that Dakota immediately became a star in Hollywood, received attention from the media and the public, was noticed by filmmakers and her career immediately took off.
But the “consequences” that Dakota had to accept after leaving the “50 Shades” series, was that she was rumored to be “addicted to hot scenes”: “There are people who think that there must be something in me like the female lead character in “50 Shades” for me to dare to accept this role, people say I’m “addicted to hot scenes”, but that’s not true. I’m an actress, basically I have to act, I have to pretend.
But I really get annoyed by these silly rumors and I guess there are many actors who have gone through the same thing as me, when people think that in real life, actors are just like the characters they play.”
Dakota began taking on minor roles as a child, but for a time she turned to modeling. At age 17, she spent 30 days in a drug and alcohol treatment center.
In fact, this is not something too unfamiliar to her parents – actress Melanie Griffith and actor Don Johnson, because both of them have undergone similar treatments.
After that single session of therapy, Dakota never got into trouble with alcohol or drugs again. She returned to acting in 2010 and started with small roles, then in the “50 Shades of Grey” series. Dakota really became famous and became a star actress in Hollywood.
