It was almost written in the stars for Dakota Johnson that she would become a successful actress, being the daughter of Hollywood legends Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith.
The 30-year-old had a breakout role in the Fifty Shades franchise, and has since starred in How To Be Single. Her latest film is feel-good comedy The High Note. Dakota plays Maggie, who is an assistant to a pop star who aspires to be more.
While Dakota’s upbringing meant her talent was nurtured, it hasn’t made her comfortable with fame or the interest in her personal life. Even though she’s been dating Coldplay frontman Chris Martin for three years, she has never posted a photo of them together on social media. “I’m both lucky and I also find it difficult,” she explains of her complicated relationship with being in the public eye.
She doesn’t keep everything to herself though. She has previously given fans an insight into her battles with mental health. “I’ve struggled with depression since I was young – since I was 14 or 15.” She continued, “But I’ve learnt to find it beautiful because I feel the world. I guess I have a lot of complexities, but they don’t pour out of me.”
Here, Dakota gives us a small glimpse into her life…
Is it a conscious decision to not share much about your life on social media?
Yes – it’s much more important to me to protect my privacy and my personal life than it is for me to market myself. I value my life. I also really value my relationships and I respect them. I don’t need to flaunt myself on the internet.
Did this decision to steer clear of social media come from a bad experience?
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