Entering Hollywood very early, but it was not until she played the female lead in the hot movie “50 Shades of Grey” that Dakota Johnson’s name really became known to the public.
Dakota Johnson studied ballet from a young age, but at the age of 16 she decided to give up her love of dancing and pursue acting, following in the footsteps of her grandmother and parents. Despite having been in the arts for more than 10 years, the daughter of actor Don Johnson and actress Melanie Griffith has yet to have a chance to shine.
The Texas-born beauty first acted with her mother in the comedy Crazy in Alabama (1999) and was crowned Miss Golden Globe in 2006.
Shine with “50 Shades of Grey”
After graduating from high school, Dakota Johnson returned to supporting roles in films such as The Social Network (2010), Beastly (2011), 21 Jump Street (2012), Need for Speed (2014), and A Bigger Splash (2015).
Although she has appeared in many famous films, Johnson is still very pale in the eyes of the audience because her acting style is not really “ripe”. It was not until she accepted the lead role in Fifty Shades of Grey more than 2 years ago that Dakota Johnson’s life turned a new page.
There have been many reports that she felt uncomfortable with the sadomasochistic scenes in the film, but Dakota Johnson has denied them. She said: “No, I’m very proud of my role. Jamie and I worked very well together.”
“There was no restraint between us, we were very comfortable and completely trusted each other. The film is a great story, bringing different emotions to everyone and to myself,” she affirmed.
The 27-year-old actress believes that the love scenes between the two main characters, Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) and Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan), are truly beautiful and artistic, not vulgar as many people perceive.
Many audiences were surprised when an actress with a cute appearance in the romantic comedy How to Be Single could transform and become a seductive girl with many violent hot scenes in 50 Shades of Grey .
“With Fifty Shades , I was experiencing a new phase in my life. It was a time when I was attracted to young women with rich sexual lives. With this film, I was able to do something that was popular but true to my own strange tastes,” she explains.
Ever doubted my own abilities
Despite being exposed to acting at a young age, Dakota Johnson says she still struggles with celebrity life. “Sometimes I get really scared in crowds,” she says.
Like many artists who are often embarrassed when asked about their fame, Dakota Johnson is no exception. The actress said that years ago, she still felt like she didn’t belong here and didn’t know what she was doing.
“I was obsessed with my acting, sometimes doubting my own abilities. I was always waiting for someone to see me in the dark and give me a chance,” the actress confided.
Johnson said that those thoughts made her feel suffocated and pressured but had no way to handle it. However, after two parts of 50 Shades , she really knew that she was in the right place, at the right time and clearly determined what the future would do to escape the shadow of Anastasia Steel with a sex life full of pleasure.
Dakota Johnson is in high demand after the box office success of Fifty Shades of Grey. Photo: AFP/Getty Images.
However, the beauty said that after the success of the two parts of the film 50 Shades, she is considering continuing to participate in the third part of the film, Fifty Shades Freed.
Although her performance was not highly appreciated by audiences and experts, it cannot be denied that Dakota Johnson left a great impression with this bold role. Both director Taylor Johnson and co-star Jamie Dornan praised Johnson’s ability to transform emotions.
Co-star Jamie Dornan’s comment “She’s a great actress” or director Taylor Johnson’s compliment that “She understands the hidden meaning of the scene and conveys it subtly” all contribute to raising her image in the media.
More than half a century ago, her grandmother, actress Tippi Hedren, made a splash with the classic film The Birds , and her mother, actress who won a Golden Globe in 1988 for Working Girl – Melanie Griffith, also left her mark on the big screen.
Dakota Johnson is also gradually asserting herself in Hollywood with a series of film adaptations, despite causing a lot of controversy. Many people expect that Dakota Johnson will follow in the footsteps of her family to continue to shine after the stepping stone of 50 Shades.
