Dakota Johnson: Filmography and biography

There are many actors who woke up on the famous morning after the release of one film. Among them is the young actress Dakota Johnson, famous for her painting "50 shades of gray".

Biography of the actress

Dakota Johnson learned early on what the fame and attention of journalists is. She was born in a famous Hollywood family. The girl's mother is a popular worldwide actress Melanie Griffith, and her father is the hero of detective films Don Johnson. The conjugal life of the parents did not work out. After their divorce, Dakota remained with her mother. And after a while after that a new man appeared in the family - Dakota stepfather Antonio Banderas.

Like many children of famous parents, the girl tried herself in the modeling business. Her career began early enough. When Johnson was twelve years old, she was invited to take part in a photo shoot for Teen Vogue magazine, as well as some other "golden" kids of Hollywood. Posing in front of the camera liked the girl. She decided to continue to pursue a modeling career. And for this, she had all the conditions.

Model business

Dakota Johnson has repeatedly appeared on the pages of glossy magazines, both as a model and as an object of surveillance of the paparazzi. Famous relatives and their own steps to cherished glory made it a tasty morsel for many publications.

The girl grew up in the pages of magazines. As a teenager, she posed for various publications intended for her peers. Having grown older, Dakota received a seductive contract from one of the most popular modeling agencies IMG Models. Three years after this success, the young model was offered to become the face of an advertising campaign of the world-famous Mango brand.

The first roles of Dakota Johnson

As a member of such a celebrated family, Dakota could not help but appear on the screen as a child. For the first time she got the role back in ten years. And the first employer of the young actress was her stepfather Antonio Banderas, who acted as the producer of the film "A Woman without Rules".

This film tells the story of a lady who made a choice in favor of fame and left her family. The main role went to Melanie Griffith. Dakota and her sister Stella played the daughters of the main character.

The film "A Woman without Rules" was a great success among critics and among spectators. Dakota Johnson also received her share of fame. Filmography of the young actress was replenished with the first picture. However, this work did not bring her wide popularity. The girl still had to independently achieve fame.

Next Dakota Johnson took a break in acting career. Her filmography was not replenished for almost ten years. And only in 2010 she returned to the big screens with a role in the acclaimed film "Social Network". But Dakota in this film is almost invisible. She played the role of student, briefly appeared in the narrative. But we can assume that Dakota Johnson was just beginning her ascent to fame. Her filmography was replenished with one more tape.

Way to glory

A little later Dakota appeared in the film "Scary Beautiful", a modern version of the fairy tale about a beauty and a monster, but the actress again received a secondary role. She played the former girl of the protagonist, who after the disappearance of her lover spun the novel with his best friend.

Although Dakota appeared in several films that won the unanimous recognition of critics and viewers, she has not yet become popular and has not received major parts. The breakthrough was the series "Ben and Kate." One of the main roles was given to Dakota Johnson. Filmography was replenished with the role of a cheerful and active Kate Fox.

After that, Dakota appeared in several comedies, playing minor heroines. However, to the project, which brought her great glory, there was very little.

"50 shades of Grey"

Scandalous novel EL James became popular with readers around the world almost immediately after the release of the sale. Because of the issue of the film adaptation was not. That's only to decide who will perform the main roles, it was not easy.

For many months fans and fans of the novel around the world watched the news of casting. The actors gave their consent, and then dropped out of the project. But the choice was made. The main character, modest and quiet student Anastacia Steel, was entrusted to play Dakota Johnson. Her partner in the shooting was Jamie Dornan. Their names became known long before the release of the picture.

In many frank scenes, Dakota Johnson was to take part. "50 shades of gray" openly touches on intimate questions. However, the young actress did not feel embarrassed. She was ready to do everything that the script required of her.

The film was a great success at the box office. And this meant that ahead of the filming of the screenings of two more books of the series about Anastacia and Christiana.

Only the beginning of Hollywood conquest of Dakota Johnson. The filmography of the actress is not rich in major roles. But the latest projects not only brought her fame, but also drew her talent to the attention of filmmakers and producers. And this means that she has all chances to become one of the most popular actresses of our time.