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| |occupation = Actress, model | |occupation = Actress, model | ||
| |years_active = 1999–present | |years_active = 1999–present | ||
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| '''Dakota Mayi Johnson''' (born October 4, 1989)<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/dakota-johnson/bio/375419 | title = Dakota Johnson: Biography | publisher = ] | accessdate = September 2, 2013}}</ref> is |
'''Dakota Mayi Johnson''' (born October 4, 1989)<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/dakota-johnson/bio/375419 | title = Dakota Johnson: Biography | publisher = ] | accessdate = September 2, 2013}}</ref> is a British actress and model, who played the lead role in the short-lived ] sitcom '']'' (2012–2013) and appeared in '']'' (2010), '']'' (2011), '']'' (2012), and '']'' (2014). Most recently, Johnson was cast in the lead role of Anastasia Steele in the film adaptation of '']'' (2015). | ||
| ==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
| Johnson was born in |
Johnson was born in London, UK, to actors ] and ]. On her mother's side, she is a granddaughter of advertising executive and former child actor ] and Golden Globe–winning actress ], and half-niece of actress ] and production designer Clay A. Griffith. Her former stepfather is ].<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20190744_20189750_20436020,00.html |title=Melanie Griffith and Dakota Johnson – Like Mother, Like Daughter – London's Hottest Moms |work= InStyle |accessdate=October 18, 2011}}</ref> She has six half-siblings; four on her father's side and two on her mother's side. | ||
| A third-generation |
A third-generation British actress, Johnson attended Cambridge University in Cambridge, UK.<ref name="Aspen Peak 146">{{cite web | url=http://www.aspenpeak-magazine.com/cover_story.html | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100412085202/http://www.aspenpeak-magazine.com/cover_story.html | title= Interview |archivedate= April 12, 2010 | work= Aspen Peak | page= 146 | issue= Winter 2008/Spring 2009 | accessdate= February 18, 2013 |deadurl= yes}}</ref> She later attended Santa Catalina School in ], for her freshman year of high school before transferring to Leeds University, Leeds, UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.katagogi.com/Profile/Profile.aspx?l=EN&fid=1874&No=0f902906-831b-46fd-9b90-2d52839a5b11&PreveVal=6439%7Ccv5sSadjsaKMobQuEqtHYdH8j90fniKMbc8XV95ecXY=%7C4VQrGrL/xZZf4O8sSY8YYw==1 |title=Donna Johnson's Profile, Biography & Heritage |publisher=Katagogi |year=2014 |accessdate=June 21, 2014}}</ref> She was an avid dancer as a child. She became interested in modeling at age 12 after a photo shoot with children of other celebrities for '']''.<ref name="Aspen Peak 146" /> | ||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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| In 1999, Johnson made her film debut in '']'' where she and her half-sister, Stella Banderas, played daughters to their real-life mother, Melanie Griffith. The film was directed by her then-stepfather, Antonio Banderas. | In 1999, Johnson made her film debut in '']'' where she and her half-sister, Stella Banderas, played daughters to their real-life mother, Melanie Griffith. The film was directed by her then-stepfather, Antonio Banderas. | ||
| She was chosen as ] 2006, where she served as the first second-generation Miss Golden Globe in the Globes' history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hfpa.org/miss_golden_globe/ |title=Miss/Mr. Golden Globe |publisher=HFPA |accessdate=October 18, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2005_Nov_16/ai_n15800846 |title= |
She was chosen as ] 2006, where she served as the first second-generation Miss Golden Globe in the Globes' history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hfpa.org/miss_golden_globe/ |title=Miss/Mr. Golden Globe |publisher=HFPA |accessdate=October 18, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2005_Nov_16/ai_n15800846 |title=Donna Johnson Selected as 2006 Miss Golden Globe at 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards to Be Telecast Live on NBC on Jan. 16; First Daughter of a Former Miss Golden Globe Ever to Be Chosen |publisher= Findarticles.com |accessdate=October 18, 2011}}</ref> | ||
| Once Johnson graduated from high school, she signed with the William Morris Agency and started her acting career. She appeared in the critically acclaimed box office hit '']'' which was directed by ]. She has also appeared in '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.mango.com/?tag=dakota-johnson&lang=en |title=MANGO blog |publisher= Mango.com |date=October 14, 2011 |accessdate=October 18, 2011}}</ref> Ezna Sands' film ''Theo'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thelast-magazine.com/?p=1957 |title= |
Once Johnson graduated from high school, she signed with the William Morris Agency and started her acting career. She appeared in the critically acclaimed box office hit '']'' which was directed by ]. She has also appeared in '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.mango.com/?tag=dakota-johnson&lang=en |title=MANGO blog |publisher= Mango.com |date=October 14, 2011 |accessdate=October 18, 2011}}</ref> Ezna Sands' film ''Theo'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thelast-magazine.com/?p=1957 |title=Donna Johnson |publisher=Thelast-magazine.com |date=October 25, 2010 |accessdate=October 18, 2011}}</ref> and ]'s film '']''.<ref name="interviewmagazine1"/> In 2012, she had roles in ]'s film '']'', with ]; ]'s film '']'' for producer ], and the film '']''.<ref>{{cite web| last= Kroll |first=Justin |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118036343?refCatId=13 |title=Donna Johnson books trio of roles |work=]|date=May 3, 2011 |accessdate=October 18, 2011}}</ref> She also played the female lead in ]'s film '']'' written by ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Kroll |first=Justin |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118041118 |title=Donna Johnson woos 'Gay Dude' |work=Variety |date=August 9, 2011 |accessdate=October 18, 2011}}</ref> | ||
| In March 2012, Johnson was cast as Kate in the ] comedy series '']'', marking her television debut.<ref>{{cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/dakota-johnson-cast-as-the-lead-of-fox-comedy-pilot-ned-fox-is-my-manny/ |title=Dakota Johnson Cast As The Lead Of Fox Comedy Pilot 'Ned Fox Is My Manny' |publisher=]. ] |date=March 23, 2012 |accessdate=September 11, 2013}}</ref> The show was cancelled on January 25, 2013 after one season.<ref>{{cite web |last=O'Connell |first=Michael |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/fox-officially-cancels-ben-kate-415546 |title=Fox Officially Cancels 'Ben and Kate,' Shuts Down Production |work=] |publisher=] |date=January 25, 2013 |accessdate=September 11, 2013}}</ref> Johnson quickly resumed her film career, and appeared in '']'' (2014).<ref>{{cite web |title=Ben And Kate's Dakota Johnson Feels The Need For Speed |date=February 7, 2013 |first=Kristy |last=Puchko |work=Cinema Blend |url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Ben-Kate-Dakota-Johnson-Feels-Need-Speed-35612.html |accessdate=February 18, 2013}}</ref> She also has been cast in the modern-day film adaptation of ]'s '']'' titled '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmovies/article/Anton-Yelchin-Dakota-Johnson-Set-for-Modern-Day-CYMBELINE-Adaptation-20130812 |title=Anton Yelchin & Dakota Johnson Set for Modern Day CYMBELINE Film Adaptation - BWWMoviesWorld |publisher=Broadwayworld.com |date=August 19, 2013 |accessdate=September 8, 2013}}</ref> | In March 2012, Johnson was cast as Kate in the ] comedy series '']'', marking her television debut.<ref>{{cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/dakota-johnson-cast-as-the-lead-of-fox-comedy-pilot-ned-fox-is-my-manny/ |title=Dakota Johnson Cast As The Lead Of Fox Comedy Pilot 'Ned Fox Is My Manny' |publisher=]. ] |date=March 23, 2012 |accessdate=September 11, 2013}}</ref> The show was cancelled on January 25, 2013 after one season.<ref>{{cite web |last=O'Connell |first=Michael |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/fox-officially-cancels-ben-kate-415546 |title=Fox Officially Cancels 'Ben and Kate,' Shuts Down Production |work=] |publisher=] |date=January 25, 2013 |accessdate=September 11, 2013}}</ref> Johnson quickly resumed her film career, and appeared in '']'' (2014).<ref>{{cite web |title=Ben And Kate's Dakota Johnson Feels The Need For Speed |date=February 7, 2013 |first=Kristy |last=Puchko |work=Cinema Blend |url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Ben-Kate-Dakota-Johnson-Feels-Need-Speed-35612.html |accessdate=February 18, 2013}}</ref> She also has been cast in the modern-day film adaptation of ]'s '']'' titled '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmovies/article/Anton-Yelchin-Dakota-Johnson-Set-for-Modern-Day-CYMBELINE-Adaptation-20130812 |title=Anton Yelchin & Dakota Johnson Set for Modern Day CYMBELINE Film Adaptation - BWWMoviesWorld |publisher=Broadwayworld.com |date=August 19, 2013 |accessdate=September 8, 2013}}</ref> | ||
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| In 2014, she reunited with her ''21 Jump Street'' cast member ] playing the mother of his child in the feature film '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/movies/movie_news/2014/04/johnny_depp_talks_whitey |first=Stephen |last=Schaefer |title=Johnny Depp talks "Whitey" |publisher=Boston Herald |date=April 5, 2014 |accessdate=June 21, 2014}}</ref> Johnson also appeared in ''A Bigger Splash'', an English-language remake of the 1969 French film '']'', set for release in 2015.<ref>http://variety.com/2015/film/news/fox-searchlight-buys-a-bigger-splash-with-ralph-fiennes-tilda-swinton-and-dakota-johnson-1201437156</ref> | In 2014, she reunited with her ''21 Jump Street'' cast member ] playing the mother of his child in the feature film '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/movies/movie_news/2014/04/johnny_depp_talks_whitey |first=Stephen |last=Schaefer |title=Johnny Depp talks "Whitey" |publisher=Boston Herald |date=April 5, 2014 |accessdate=June 21, 2014}}</ref> Johnson also appeared in ''A Bigger Splash'', an English-language remake of the 1969 French film '']'', set for release in 2015.<ref>http://variety.com/2015/film/news/fox-searchlight-buys-a-bigger-splash-with-ralph-fiennes-tilda-swinton-and-dakota-johnson-1201437156</ref> | ||
| Johnson played Anastasia "Ana" Steele in '']'', which was released in February 2015.<ref name="variety.com">{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2014/film/news/dakota-johnson-luca-guadagninos-a-bigger-splash-1201271965/|title=‘Fifty Shades’ Star |
Johnson played Anastasia "Ana" Steele in '']'', which was released in February 2015.<ref name="variety.com">{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2014/film/news/dakota-johnson-luca-guadagninos-a-bigger-splash-1201271965/|title=‘Fifty Shades’ Star Donna Johnson Ties Up New Role (EXCLUSIVE)|work=Variety|accessdate=February 14, 2015}}</ref> | ||
| On February 15, 2015, Johnson appeared on '']'' 40th anniversary special and will be hosting ''SNL'' on February 28, 2015. | On February 15, 2015, Johnson appeared on '']'' 40th anniversary special and will be hosting ''SNL'' on February 28, 2015. | ||
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| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| Johnson was previously in relationships with musician Noah Gersh,<ref>http://thelast-magazine.com/dakota-johnson/</ref> actor ]<ref>{{cite web|last=Rodrick |first=Stephen |url=http://www.elle.com/pop-culture/celebrities/dakota-johnson-on-fifty-shades-of-grey |title= |
Johnson was previously in relationships with musician Noah Gersh,<ref>http://thelast-magazine.com/dakota-johnson/</ref> actor ]<ref>{{cite web|last=Rodrick |first=Stephen |url=http://www.elle.com/pop-culture/celebrities/dakota-johnson-on-fifty-shades-of-grey |title=Donna Johnson on 'Fifty Shades of Grey' |publisher=Elle |date=March 11, 2014 |accessdate=June 21, 2014}}</ref> and Matthew Hitt, a member of ].<ref>http://www.accesshollywood.com/dakota-johnson-and-matthew-hitt-split_article_104498</ref> | ||
| ==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| File:Donna Johnson 2014 (cropped).jpgJohnson on the set of Fifty Shades of Grey in January 2014 | |
| Born | Donna Johnson (1989-10-04) October 4, 1989 (age 35) London, UK |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Parent(s) | Don Johnson Melanie Griffith |
| Relatives |
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Dakota Mayi Johnson (born October 4, 1989) is a British actress and model, who played the lead role in the short-lived Fox sitcom Ben and Kate (2012–2013) and appeared in The Social Network (2010), Beastly (2011), 21 Jump Street (2012), and Need for Speed (2014). Most recently, Johnson was cast in the lead role of Anastasia Steele in the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey (2015).
Early life
Johnson was born in London, UK, to actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith. On her mother's side, she is a granddaughter of advertising executive and former child actor Peter Griffith and Golden Globe–winning actress Tippi Hedren, and half-niece of actress Tracy Griffith and production designer Clay A. Griffith. Her former stepfather is Antonio Banderas. She has six half-siblings; four on her father's side and two on her mother's side.
A third-generation British actress, Johnson attended Cambridge University in Cambridge, UK. She later attended Santa Catalina School in Monterey, California, for her freshman year of high school before transferring to Leeds University, Leeds, UK. She was an avid dancer as a child. She became interested in modeling at age 12 after a photo shoot with children of other celebrities for Teen Vogue.
Career
Acting
In 1999, Johnson made her film debut in Crazy in Alabama where she and her half-sister, Stella Banderas, played daughters to their real-life mother, Melanie Griffith. The film was directed by her then-stepfather, Antonio Banderas.
She was chosen as Miss Golden Globe 2006, where she served as the first second-generation Miss Golden Globe in the Globes' history.
Once Johnson graduated from high school, she signed with the William Morris Agency and started her acting career. She appeared in the critically acclaimed box office hit The Social Network which was directed by David Fincher. She has also appeared in Beastly, Ezna Sands' film Theo, and So Yong Kim's film For Ellen. In 2012, she had roles in Christopher Neil's film Goats, with David Duchovny; Nicholas Stoller's film The Five-Year Engagement for producer Judd Apatow, and the film 21 Jump Street. She also played the female lead in Chris Nelson's film Date and Switch written by Alan Yang.
In March 2012, Johnson was cast as Kate in the Fox comedy series Ben and Kate, marking her television debut. The show was cancelled on January 25, 2013 after one season. Johnson quickly resumed her film career, and appeared in Need for Speed (2014). She also has been cast in the modern-day film adaptation of William Shakespeare's Cymbeline titled Anarchy.
In 2013, she made a cameo appearance as one of the new hires on the "Finale" episode of The Office.
In 2014, she reunited with her 21 Jump Street cast member Johnny Depp playing the mother of his child in the feature film Black Mass. Johnson also appeared in A Bigger Splash, an English-language remake of the 1969 French film La Piscine, set for release in 2015.
Johnson played Anastasia "Ana" Steele in Fifty Shades of Grey, which was released in February 2015.
On February 15, 2015, Johnson appeared on Saturday Night Live's 40th anniversary special and will be hosting SNL on February 28, 2015.
Johnson will star in and executive produce the film Forever, Interrupted, playing a young widow.
Modeling
In 2006, Johnson signed with IMG Models. Though acting is her primary work, she has since modeled for MANGO brand's jeans line in 2009 and shot the "Rising Star" campaign for Australian fashion label Wish in 2011.
Personal life
Johnson was previously in relationships with musician Noah Gersh, actor Jordan Masterson and Matthew Hitt, a member of Drowners.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Crazy in Alabama | Sondra | |
| 2010 | The Social Network | Amelia Ritter | |
| 2011 | Beastly | Sloan Hagen | |
| 2012 | For Ellen | Cindy Taylor | |
| 2012 | Goats | Minnie | |
| 2012 | 21 Jump Street | Fugazy | |
| 2012 | The Five-Year Engagement | Audrey | |
| 2013 | Theo | Chloe | |
| 2014 | Date and Switch | Em | |
| 2014 | Need for Speed | Anita Coleman | |
| 2015 | Fifty Shades of Grey | Anastasia "Ana" Steele | |
| 2015 | Anarchy | Imogen | Post-production |
| 2015 | Black Mass | Lindsey Cyr | Filming |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Ben and Kate | Kate Fox | Main cast; 16 episodes |
| 2013 | The Office | Dakota | Episode: "Finale" |
| 2015 | Saturday Night Live | Host | Episode: "Dakota Johnson/Alabama Shakes" |
References
- "Dakota Johnson: Biography". TVGuide.com. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
- "Melanie Griffith and Dakota Johnson – Like Mother, Like Daughter – London's Hottest Moms". InStyle. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- ^ "Interview". Aspen Peak. p. 146. Archived from the original on April 12, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - "Donna Johnson's Profile, Biography & Heritage". Katagogi. 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- "Miss/Mr. Golden Globe". HFPA. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- "Donna Johnson Selected as 2006 Miss Golden Globe at 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards to Be Telecast Live on NBC on Jan. 16; First Daughter of a Former Miss Golden Globe Ever to Be Chosen". Findarticles.com. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- "MANGO blog". Mango.com. October 14, 2011. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- "Donna Johnson". Thelast-magazine.com. October 25, 2010. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- ^ "Dakota Johnson". Interview Magazine. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- Kroll, Justin (May 3, 2011). "Donna Johnson books trio of roles". Variety. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- Kroll, Justin (August 9, 2011). "Donna Johnson woos 'Gay Dude'". Variety. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- Andreeva, Nellie (March 23, 2012). "Dakota Johnson Cast As The Lead Of Fox Comedy Pilot 'Ned Fox Is My Manny'". Deadline.com. PMC. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- O'Connell, Michael (January 25, 2013). "Fox Officially Cancels 'Ben and Kate,' Shuts Down Production". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- Puchko, Kristy (February 7, 2013). "Ben And Kate's Dakota Johnson Feels The Need For Speed". Cinema Blend. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
- "Anton Yelchin & Dakota Johnson Set for Modern Day CYMBELINE Film Adaptation - BWWMoviesWorld". Broadwayworld.com. August 19, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
- Schaefer, Stephen (April 5, 2014). "Johnny Depp talks "Whitey"". Boston Herald. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- http://variety.com/2015/film/news/fox-searchlight-buys-a-bigger-splash-with-ralph-fiennes-tilda-swinton-and-dakota-johnson-1201437156
- "'Fifty Shades' Star Donna Johnson Ties Up New Role (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- Fifth Shades of Grey Dakota Johnson Forever: Interrupted | Variety
- "Wish". Wish. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- http://thelast-magazine.com/dakota-johnson/
- Rodrick, Stephen (March 11, 2014). "Donna Johnson on 'Fifty Shades of Grey'". Elle. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- http://www.accesshollywood.com/dakota-johnson-and-matthew-hitt-split_article_104498