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<p>Dakota Johnson is an American <a href="/biography/dakota-johnson">actress</a> best known for her role as Anastasia Steele in the film adaptation of the best-selling novel <i>Fifty Shades of Grey</i>.</p>

<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>

<p><a href="/biography/dakota-johnson">Dakota Mayi Johnson</a> was born on October 4, 1989, in Austin, Texas. She comes from a prominent Hollywood lineage—her parents are actors <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Johnson">Don Johnson</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanie_Griffith">Melanie Griffith</a>, prominent figures in the 1980s film industry. Her maternal grandmother is acclaimed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tippi_Hedren">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tippi_Hedren">Tippi Hedren</a>. From her mother's long-term marriage to Spanish <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Banderas">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Banderas">Antonio Banderas</a>, Johnson was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Banderas">Banderas</a>' <a href="/biography/dakota-johnson">stepdaughter</a> until the couple's divorce in 2015.</p>

<p>Johnson spent part of her childhood in Colorado before attending school in Monterey and later in Santa Monica, California. A passionate dancer during her youth, she initially pursued modeling before deciding to focus on acting.</p>

<h2>Acting Debut and Career Development</h2>

<p>Johnson made her film debut in 1999 at the age of nine, appearing alongside her real-life mother <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanie_Griffith">Melanie Griffith</a> in the film <i>Crazy in Alabama</i>. Her early exposure to acting culminated in being named Miss Golden Globe in 2006, a title often given to the children of established actors.</p>

<p>Following high school, Johnson began securing roles in various films, including <i>The Social Network</i> (2010), <i>Beastly</i> (2011), <i>The Five-Year Engagement</i> (2012), and <i>21 Jump Street</i> (2012). She had a brief stint in television as the lead character in Fox’s sitcom <i>Ben and Kate</i> (2012–2013), though the show was canceled after one season. She also made a guest appearance in the final episode of <i>The Office</i> in 2013.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough with Fifty Shades of Grey</h2>

<p>In 2015, Johnson achieved global recognition for portraying Anastasia "Ana" Steele in <i>Fifty Shades of Grey</i>, a film adaptation of the erotic romance novel by E.L. James. The role marked a turning point in her career and positioned her as a leading actress in Hollywood. She went on to reprise this role in the film's two sequels, <i>Fifty Shades Darker</i> (2017) and <i>Fifty Shades Freed</i> (2018).</p>

<p>Outside of her acting work, Johnson attracted public attention in August 2019 when fans noticed she had closed the slight gap between her two front teeth—an endearing trait that had become part of her public persona. The gap was notably featured in a playful Vanity Fair video titled, “How Much Stuff Can Dakota Johnson Fit in Her Gap Teeth?” in which she joked about her unique feature.</p>
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<h2>Net Worth and Public Image</h2>

<p>Throughout her career, Johnson has built a respectable portfolio of film credits and accrued significant earnings. Her net worth is estimated to be around $14 million, largely due to her success in both independent films and major studio productions. In addition to acting, Johnson is admired for her poise, style, and candid approach during press appearances, enhancing her public image.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Relationships</h2>

<p>Johnson has had several public relationships. From 2011 to 2014, she was in a relationship with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Masterson">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Masterson">Jordan Masterson</a>. She briefly dated <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Hitt">musician</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Hitt">Matthew Hitt</a> of the band Drowners, with the couple splitting in 2015. Although she was once rumored to be involved with <a href="/biography/benedict-cumberbatch">actor</a> <a href="/biography/benedict-cumberbatch">Benedict Cumberbatch</a> in 2013, there is no public confirmation of a relationship between them.</p>

<p>In late 2017, Johnson was seen dining privately with Coldplay <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Martin">frontman</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Martin">Chris Martin</a>, sparking speculation about a romantic relationship. Contrary to previous inaccurate reports, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Martin">Martin</a> was not married to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidi_Klum">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidi_Klum">Heidi Klum</a>. He was previously married to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwyneth_Paltrow">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwyneth_Paltrow">Gwyneth Paltrow</a>, with whom he shares two children. As of now, Johnson and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Martin">Martin</a> have maintained a relatively private relationship, occasionally appearing together at public events.</p>

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