Dakota Johnson

**Dakota Mayi Johnson**, born on October 4, 1989, is an accomplished American actress. Growing up as the daughter of acclaimed actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, Johnson made her own foray into film at the tender age of ten with a small role in _Crazy in Alabama_ (1999). After graduating high school, she began to land roles in films such as _The Social Network_ (2010). However, it was her portrayal of _Anastasia Steele_ in the erotic Fifty Shades series (2015–2018) that catapulted her into global stardom. In addition, she also gained recognition for many of her roles in a variety of films, such as crime drama _Black Mass_ (2015), drama _A Bigger Splash_ (2015), romantic comedy _How to Be Single_ (2016), horror film _Suspiria_ (2018), thriller _Bad Times at the El Royale_ (2018), coming-of-age film _The Peanut Butter Falcon_ (2019), psychological drama _The Lost Daughter_ (2021), and the romantic drama _Cha Cha Real Smooth_ (2022). As a producer, she worked under her company _TeaTime Pictures_. Following these successes, she played the title role in Madame Web (2024). Born in Austin, Texas, Dakota Johnson's life had been deeply entrenched in the world of acting from a very young age. Although the journey had not been smooth, with struggles with depression and ADHD, her interest for the craft never faltered. Despite the initial discouragement from her parents to pursue acting, she persisted, training and working on her skills after high school. Her career, though kickstarted in 1999, bloomed in 2015 with her breakthrough in Fifty Shades. Another significant phase of her career began in 2020, with her transition into production under the banner of TeaTime Pictures. Her filmography is vast and varied, spanning multiple genres and demonstrating her range as an actress. Johnson's performances are always highly anticipated, and she continues to make a significant impact in Hollywood.