- Dakota Johnson, renowned for her captivating performance as Anastasia Steele in the “Fifty Shades” series, effortlessly bridges the gap between her illustrious career in Hollywood and a personal life filled with love, family, and rumored engagements.
- At 35, her journey is not just one of cinematic acclaim but also of navigating the complexities of relationships and blended family dynamics.
- This article delves into Dakota’s rumored engagement to Chris Martin, her seamless integration into a blended family, her close relationship with Chris’s ex, Gwyneth Paltrow, and her reflections on motherhood and family life against the backdrop of her storied lineage in the entertainment industry.
Dakota Johnson at the World Premiere of “Madame Web” on February 12, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Dakota Johnson at the premiere of “Black Mass” at the 72nd Venice Film Festival on September 4, 2015 in Venice, Italy.
Dakota Johnson is an actress, producer, and director. She started acting as a child and has been in over 30 movies. She is notable for her role as Anastasia Steele in “Fifty Shades of Grey.” She reprised the role in “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed.”
Dakota Johnson at the Film Independent screening of “The Lost Daughter” on November 14, 2021, California. AdvertisementDakota Johnson and Chris Martin’s relationship has captivated public attention, not only for their deep connection but also due to the swirling rumors of an engagement, marked by the repeated sighting of a distinctive emerald ring on Dakota’s finger.
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson seen leaving The Corinthia Hotel during the 65th BFI London Film Festival on October 13, 2021, in London.
A source said four months later, “The couple got engaged a while ago and have kept the news private. But now they are being open about it with their circles. They have been besotted with each other from day one so taking this next step was inevitable.”
This private commitment reflects their desire to savor this phase of their lives without rushing into wedding plans, emphasizing the depth and seriousness of their bond.
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson during the friendly match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC on July 24, 2021, in Barcelona, Spain.
Dakota, 35, comes from a family with roots in the entertainment industry. Her father is actor, director, and producer Don Johnson. He has over 100 acting credits. He is known for his roles as Rick in “Kenan,” and Richard Drysdale in “Knives Out.” He was in “Knives Out” with Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Chris Evans, and more.
He also acted as Frank in “The Other Woman.” Other cast members were Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Nicki Minaj, among other stars. Among his notable films is “Django Unchained.” The actor starred alongside Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Don and Dakota Johnson at The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and The Hollywood Reporter party at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2019.
Dakota’s mother is Melanie Griffith, an actress and producer. She has over 80 acting credits. She has had roles in “Days Out of Days,” “Hawaii Five-0,” “Dirty Diana,” “Twins,” “Stuart Little 2,” and more.
Melanie Griffith and Dakota Johnson at the 87th Annual Academy Awards on February 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
Melanie Griffith, Dakota Johnson, and Don Johnson at the New York premiere of “How To Be Single” on February 3, 2016.
Dakota remarked that chosen families can be as vital as birth families, if not more. She noted, “I have four brothers and two sisters, and my two sisters are not blood-related to each other, but they are sisters and they call each other sisters and they are always together. And my two older brothers are not blood-related to each other. And they are brothers.”
Dakota Johnson, Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith at the New York premiere of “And Starring Pancho Villa As Himself” on August 18, 2003.
Antonio Banderas, Melanie Griffith, Stella Banderas, and Dakota Johnson at the Los Angeles premiere of “Shrek 2” on May 8, 2004.
The actress believes that irrespective of their trials, they would still be a family. She also mentioned how most of her family are artists. The actress noted, “Even the kids, they’re extraordinarily talented people. So you just are dealing with complex people. You grow and you embrace.” Even when you chase them away, call them back with love.
In early March 2024, she spoke about their relationship. She called him her favorite being. When asked if she felt a particular way when watching him on stage, the actress said, “I don’t know. I love watching him. I could watch him every day. […] I’m watching my most favorite being do his most favorite thing.”
Chris Martins with baby Apple on May 25, 2004
Moses Martin and Chris Martin at a basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers on January 5, 2016 in Los Angeles.
Dakota is open to having kids someday.
She spoke about her love for Dakota. Gwyneth reportedly stated, “We’re actually very good friends.” She had also declared her love for her fellow actress. She said, “I love her so much. She’s an adorable, wonderful person.”
Gwyneth Paltrow and Dakota Johnson at the front row for Gucci Love Parade on November 2, 2021 in Los Angeles.
In November 2023, Gwyneth invited her fans to ask her a question on her Instagram stories. A fan asked her to share a photo of herself with Dakota. The businesswoman responded with a picture of her and Dakota holding hands. The pair stood in the middle of the road wearing jackets, jeans, and sneakers.
Screenshot of Gwyneth Paltrow and Dakota Johnson holding hands, dated November 2023
Dakota and Chris’s relationship has been going strong. They have not addressed the engagement rumors, but Dakota sees herself as a stepmom to his children, Apple and Moses Martin.
She once referred to Moses as her stepson while narrating a story his friend had told her about school. While she talked about the kids, Dakota said, “I love those kids like my life depends on it. With all my heart.” The actress has been several times spending time with her stepkids.
In March 2020, reports of Chris, Dakota, Apple, and Moses at Disneyland surfaced. The family reportedly went there to celebrate Chris’s 43rd birthday. Eight months later, there were photos of Chris, Dakota, and Moses enjoying lunch. They were in East Hampton.
With being a woman, Dakota sees the experience as a crazy, wild, and magical one. However, she noted that she is down for it if it’s meant to happen for her.
