Dakota Johnson

ABOUT

Dakota Johnson is an acclaimed American actress and model best known for her versatile roles in both independent and mainstream films. Born on October 4, 1989, she rose to international fame for her portrayal of Anastasia Steele in the "Fifty Shades" film series. Beyond her defining role in the romance drama trilogy, Johnson has demonstrated her impressive acting range through various performances in films such as "Suspiria," "A Bigger Splash," and "The Peanut Butter Falcon."

BEFORE FAME

Dakota Mayi Johnson was born into a family deeply entrenched in the entertainment industry. Her mother, Melanie Griffith, is an Academy Award-nominated actress, while her father, Don Johnson, is a well-known actor best recognized for his role in the TV series "Miami Vice." With famous lineage on both sides, Dakota was no stranger to Hollywood. Her maternal grandmother, Tippi Hedren, also left an indelible mark on cinema as the star of Alfred Hitchcock’s "The Birds." Johnson began her career in the industry modeling at the age of 12 and made her film debut in "Crazy in Alabama," directed by her stepfather, Antonio Banderas.

TRIVIA

• Dakota Johnson's breakout role came in 2010 with her part in David Fincher’s "The Social Network."
• She is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Johnson trained extensively in dance and choreography for her disturbing and physically demanding role in Luca Guadagnino’s remake of "Suspiria."
• She formed a production company named TeaTime Pictures in 2019 alongside former Netflix executive Ro Donnelly.
• Dakota is also an advocate for women's rights and frequently uses her platform to speak on issues of gender equality and social justice.

FAMILY LIFE

Dakota Johnson's family tree is a rich blend of Hollywood royalty. As the daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, she grew up surrounded by the glitz and glamour of the film industry. Her maternal grandmother is Tippi Hedren, an acclaimed actress who worked famously with Alfred Hitchcock. Dakota has six half-siblings through her parents' various marriages, including Alexander Bauer, Stella Banderas, and Jessie Johnson. Despite the public nature of her family, Dakota has managed to keep her personal life relatively private. She has been in a relationship with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin since 2017.

ASSOCIATED WITH

Throughout her career, Dakota Johnson has worked with numerous notable figures in the film industry. She collaborated with director Luca Guadagnino on both "A Bigger Splash" and "Suspiria." Her role in "The Social Network" brought her under the direction of David Fincher. Dakota also starred alongside Johnny Depp in "Black Mass" and had significant roles opposite Jamie Dornan in the "Fifty Shades" series, which catapulted both actors to global stardom. In addition, she has shared the screen with actors such as Tilda Swinton, Shia LaBeouf, and Tracee Ellis Ross.