Dakota Johnson

About Dakota Johnson

Dakota Mayi Johnson (born October 4, 1989) is an American actress and producer widely known for starring as Anastasia Steele in the "Fifty Shades of Grey" film trilogy. She has transitioned from blockbusters to acclaimed indie roles, including "The Lost Daughter," "Cha Cha Real Smooth," and "Suspiria."

She is part of a Hollywood family - the daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith - and she made her film debut at age ten with a minor appearance in "Crazy in Alabama" (1999), a dark comedy film starring her mother. Johnson was discouraged from pursuing acting further until she completed high school, after which she began auditioning for roles in Los Angeles.
Granddaughter of the immortal Tippi Hedren and half-sister of Stella Banderas

Gained international fame in the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise (2015–2018), which grossed $1.3 billion worldwide.

Acclaimed Roles: Known for performances in The Lost Daughter (2021), Bad Times at the El Royale (2018), The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019), and Suspiria (2018).

Production Company: Founded TeaTime Pictures in 2019.
New Movies/Recent Work: She starred in the Marvel adventure "Madame Web" (2024), and in 2025/2026 was associated with films like "Materialists" and "Splitsville."

Johnson has balanced mainstream films with independent features. She has acted in comedic roles like "How to Be Single" (2016) and produced/starred in "Cha Cha Real Smooth" (2022). She has been described as a modern style icon and "Hollywood royalty".

Dakota Mayi Johnson (born October 4, 1989) is an American actress and model.