Actress Dakota Johnson was born into a family with a tradition of artistic history and aesthetics in Hollywood. The generations in her family are all talented actors in the film capital, her parents are two veteran actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, her grandmother was a famous female star at one time – Tippi Hedren .
Despite possessing impressive beauty and a passion for acting from a very early age, Dakota did not make a significant mark in the acting career she chose.
It was only when she accepted the role of the female lead Anastasia Steele in the hot movie series “Fifty Shades of Grey” adapted from the best-selling novel series of the same name, that Dakota truly became a face of interest in Hollywood. .
Actress Dakota Johnson
Since stepping out of the “50 Shades of Gray” series, Dakota’s image and career have changed. She has truly become a 5-pointed star and received many more acting invitations.
However, the “Fifty Shades” series is not highly regarded. The original novel series itself has been considered a line of market books, a temporary hit, belonging to the genre of erotic novels and has opened many times in the top books left behind by readers… hotels or on public transportation.
It’s not a book that makes people want to display it on their bookshelves. When it is adapted to the big screen, it is the hot, “provocative” element of the series that “hits” the minds of curious viewers who want to go to the theater to see the “hot” scene in the novel that will be “carried out.” ” like on the big screen .
Of course, this series is not made to conquer film critics and it is not strange to receive a lot of criticism and criticism from critics, as long as the series “does well”. out ” outside the box office .
Actress Dakota Johnson and her co-star in the “Fifty Shades of Gray” series – Jamie Dornan
For her part, Dakota Johnson – a “progeny” actor who was “ignored” by Hollywood and received attention and care thanks to a series of “hot” movies – did not feel embarrassed or humiliated when she nodded. played a role that was not highly appreciated in “Fifty Shades of Grey”.
Responding to BW magazine (Australia), Dakota firmly affirmed: “My accepting the role in ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ was not an act of lack of psychology. I am interested in the role and respect the role. I’m proud of the series and don’t feel like I have to strive to break any stereotypes about that role.
“If I could go back in time, I would still accept the role, let’s look back at my situation before coming to the series… It was the series that guided my career to an unbelievable journey. Full of newness, I have grown a lot after the series. Even though the road sometimes has potholes, I learn a lot from it and make myself strong and steadfast.”
Before coming to the “Fifty Shades” series last year, Dakota was one of the “old-fashioned” actors who was born and known in Hollywood, but directors often did not give her the opportunity. to reveal yourself.
Actress Dakota Johnson is an impressive beauty every time she appears on the red carpet at an event
After participating in the large-budget film series “50 Shades of Grey”, Dakota truly transformed. Now, the 29-year-old actress has a wide open path in her career.
The “Fifty Shades” series of 3 films has earned a total of 1.8 billion USD from the worldwide box office, despite not receiving much sympathy from the industry.
Dakota’s co-star in the series – male lead Jamie Dornan – also shared his thoughts about his role, however, he is not as confident, courageous and strong as Dakota: “A part of me is still I still can’t believe that I can act in such movies. There is a part of me that always wonders: Why do people make movies from those books? ”
Actress Dakota Johnson in the new movie “Suspiria”
Overcoming comments and reviews about her “romantic” and “full of hot scenes” roles, Dakota is now “in gear” to participate in more artistic film projects. To find a big opportunity, sometimes you have to accept small roles, including accepting “slanders” so that you can at least be noticed and mentioned. Dakota does not regret her choice.
