Jul 7, 2014

Dakota Johnson Bio

Dakota Johnson was born on October 4, 1989 in Austin, Texas. Her parents are Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, which is what Hollywood is all about - nepotism.
Dakota is an American actress and model. Johnson is most known for her role in Fox’s sitcom Ben and Kate (2012-2013). Johnson is also known for her appearances in various films such as The Social Network (2010).

None of Dakota's small roles could possibly prepare her for what could be the role of a lifetime for the young star. Johnson will be playing the role of Anastasia Steele in the film adaption of Fifty Shades of Grey, which will be released on February 14th of next year. Many actresses auditioned for the coveted role alongside Jamie Dornan. Dakota says the key to playing her character, which will be nude in the film, is that she has no shame. Hey, whatever works!

Johnson has also  been cast to play the role of Imogen in William Shakespeare’s Cymbeline. In addition to all these films, Johnson will also be appearing in Black Mass (2015). Johnson was an avid dancer as a child.

In 1999, Dakota made her film debut in Crazy in Alabama. Johnson and her half-sister Stella Banderas played the daughters to their real-life mother, Melanie Griffiths. Crazy in Alabama was directed by Johnson’s stepfather, Antonio Banderas. At age 12, Johnson attended a photoshoot with other children of celebrities for Teen Vogue and became interested in becoming a model.

In 2006, Johnson was voted Miss Golden Globe when she served as the first second-generation Miss Golden Globe in the Globe’s history1 Johnson’s mother, Melanie, was Miss Golden Globe in 1975. Also in 2006, Johnson signed with IMG Models. Three years later, Dakota modeled for MANGO brand’s jeans line.

 In 2011, Johnson shot the “Rising Star” campaign for Australian fashion label “Wish”. When Johnson graduated from high school, she signed with the William Morris Agency and began her acting career. In March 2012, she played Kate in the Fox comedy series Ben and Kate. The show was cancelled after one season. Then Johnson went on to appear in other films such as Need for Speed (2014). Johnson is  currently in a relationship with actor Jordan Masterson. Makes you wonder if she learned any tricks from 50 Shades that she brought to the bedroom?

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