Biography of Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson is an American actress who shot to fame playing Anastasia Steele, the love interest of a billionaire, in the erotic drama "Fifty Shades of Grey."
Early Life and Family
Born in Texas into an acting dynasty, Dakota has Norwegian, English, Swedish, and German heritage. Her father, Don Johnson, is a renowned television actor who has also played supporting roles in notable films like "Tin Cup" and Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained." Her mother, Melanie Griffith, was a major star of American cinema during the 1990s.





Initial Roles
Dakota Johnson made her film debut at just 10 years old in the comedy "Crazy in Alabama," playing Sondra. Directed by her stepfather Antonio Banderas, and featuring her mother Melanie Griffith in the lead role, so it made perfect sense that Johnson and her sister Stella were cast as the main character's children.
In 2010, Johnson was featured in David Fincher's biographical drama "The Social Network," playing the supporting role of Amelia Ritter. She shared scenes with pop icon Justin Timberlake. That same year, Nylon Magazine named her one of the "55 Faces of the Future."


Fifty Shades of Grey
When Sam Taylor-Johnson took on the film adaptation of E.L. James' erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey," she faced countless challenges. Finding the right actress for the lead role was especially tough. Many actresses had serious doubts about the project and quickly sent the scripts back.


In February 2017, the sequel "Fifty Shades Darker" hit theaters, showing the developing romance between Anastasia and Christian, with her now demanding freedom from all romantic restrictions.
While Anastasia and Christian's story is over, Johnson definitely isn't hurting for work. In 2018, she collaborated with Chris Hemsworth on the thriller "Bad Times at the El Royale," and joined forces with Chloë Grace Moretz and Tilda Swinton in the horror film "Suspiria." That same year, she appeared alongside Shia LaBeouf in the adventure comedy "The Peanut Butter Falcon."

The Personal Life of Dakota Johnson
In 2007, Johnson entered a month-long rehab program for alcohol and drug addiction. This wasn't entirely surprising given her mother's history with cocaine and her father's well-documented drinking.
In 2012, she began dating actor Jordan Masterson. However, her role in "Fifty Shades of Grey" created tension; Masterson wasn't comfortable with the steamy scenes she'd be filming. Plus, he was a Scientologist, which Johnson didn't share.


In December 2017, reports emerged of Johnson's relationship with Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay. Her mother confirmed the romance in May 2018, saying she adores Martin but asking for her daughter's privacy to be respected. In June 2019, the couple announced their separation. Insiders said Martin wanted kids, something Johnson wasn't ready for yet.

Dakota Johnson Now
The actress has been expanding into different creative territories. She directed the music video for Coldplay's "Cry Cry Cry" and is co-producing upcoming films "Am I OK?" and "Cha Cha Real Smooth," in which she also stars. Johnson even portrayed herself in the thriller "The Nowhere Inn."

