History of Dakota Johnson in Timeline
Dakota Johnson, an American actress and daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, debuted in her mother's film "Crazy in Alabama" (1999). After graduating, she pursued acting in Los Angeles, appearing in "The Social Network" (2010). Her breakout role came as Anastasia Steele in the "Fifty Shades" series (2015-2018), earning her a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination and a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2016.
1977: Release of Dario Argento's "Suspiria"
The original "Suspiria," directed by Dario Argento, was released in 1977.
1982: Blythe Danner Hosts "Saturday Night Live"
Blythe Danner, Gwyneth Paltrow's mother, hosted "Saturday Night Live" during its seventh season in 1982.
October 4, 1989: Dakota Johnson's Birth
Dakota Mayi Johnson was born on October 4, 1989, in Austin, Texas.
1990: Don Johnson Films "The Hot Spot"
Dakota Johnson's father, Don Johnson, was filming "The Hot Spot" in Texas at the time of her birth in 1990.
1999: Film Debut in "Crazy in Alabama"
In 1999, at the age of ten, Dakota Johnson made her film debut in "Crazy in Alabama," directed by her then-stepfather Antonio Banderas.
2006: Signing with IMG Models
Dakota Johnson signed with IMG Models in 2006, launching a career in modeling alongside her acting pursuits.
2006: Miss Golden Globe 2006
In 2006, Dakota Johnson was named Miss Golden Globe, marking the first time a second-generation Miss Golden Globe held the title.
2008: Acting Studies with Tom Todoroff
After completing high school, Dakota Johnson honed her acting skills by taking classes with renowned acting coach Tom Todoroff until 2008.
2009: Modeling for MANGO
Dakota Johnson modeled for MANGO brand's jeans line in 2009.
2010: Minor Role in "The Social Network"
After graduating from high school, Dakota Johnson began auditioning for roles in Los Angeles and landed a minor role in the critically acclaimed film "The Social Network" in 2010.
2010: Role in "The Social Network"
Dakota Johnson appeared in David Fincher's "The Social Network" in 2010.
2011: "Rising Star" Campaign for Wish
In 2011, Dakota Johnson was featured in the "Rising Star" campaign for Australian fashion label Wish.
2011: Appearance in "Beastly"
Dakota Johnson had a role in the fantasy film "Beastly" in 2011.
March 2012: Television Debut in "Ben and Kate"
Dakota Johnson made her television debut in March 2012 as Kate in the Fox comedy series "Ben and Kate."
2012: Various Film Roles
Dakota Johnson had roles in several films in 2012, including "For Ellen," "Goats," "The Five-Year Engagement," "21 Jump Street," and "Date and Switch."
January 25, 2013: Cancellation of "Ben and Kate"
The Fox comedy series "Ben and Kate," starring Dakota Johnson, was canceled on January 25, 2013, after one season.
2014: Appearance in "Need for Speed"
Dakota Johnson had a small role in the film "Need for Speed" in 2014.
February 2015: Release of "Fifty Shades of Grey"
"Fifty Shades of Grey," featuring Dakota Johnson in the lead role, premiered in February 2015.
February 15, 2015: Appearance on "Saturday Night Live" 40th Anniversary Special
Dakota Johnson made a special appearance on "Saturday Night Live's" 40th-anniversary episode on February 15, 2015.
February 28, 2015: Hosting "Saturday Night Live"
Dakota Johnson hosted "Saturday Night Live" on February 28, 2015.
2015: Notable Roles in "Black Mass" and "A Bigger Splash"
Dakota Johnson appeared in the crime drama "Black Mass" alongside Johnny Depp and in the thriller "A Bigger Splash" directed by Luca Guadagnino, both released in 2015.
2015: Breakthrough Role in "Fifty Shades of Grey"
Dakota Johnson's breakthrough role came in 2015 when she was cast as Anastasia Steele in the erotic romance film "Fifty Shades of Grey."
June 2016: Invitation to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Dakota Johnson received an invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in June 2016.
2016: Nominated for BAFTA Rising Star Award
In 2016, Dakota Johnson was nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award, recognizing her rising talent in the film industry.
2016: Leading Role in Romantic Comedy "How to Be Single"
Dakota Johnson starred in the romantic comedy "How to Be Single" with Leslie Mann and Nicholas Braun in 2016.
2016: BAFTA Rising Star Award Nomination and Forbes Recognition
In 2016, Dakota Johnson received a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination and was featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
2016: Ends Relationship with Matthew Hitt
Dakota Johnson's on-and-off relationship with Matthew Hitt, the lead vocalist of the Welsh indie rock band Drowners, ended in 2016 after almost two years.
October 2017: Begins Relationship with Chris Martin
Johnson began dating Coldplay's vocalist, Chris Martin, in October 2017. They currently reside in Malibu, California.
2018: Performances in "Suspiria" and "Bad Times at the El Royale"
Dakota Johnson appeared in both "Suspiria" and "Bad Times at the El Royale" in 2018.
2018: Performances in "Suspiria" and "Bad Times at the El Royale"
Dakota Johnson showcased her versatility in 2018 by starring in the horror film "Suspiria" and the neo-noir thriller "Bad Times at the El Royale."
2018: Joins Time's Up Initiative
In 2018, Johnson collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to establish the Time's Up initiative, aiming to protect women from harassment and discrimination within the industry.
2018: Conclusion of the "Fifty Shades" Trilogy
The final film in the "Fifty Shades" trilogy, "Fifty Shades Freed," was released in 2018, concluding Dakota Johnson's run as Anastasia Steele.
January 26, 2019: Premiere of Wounds at Sundance Film Festival
On January 26, 2019, Dakota Johnson's psychological horror film, "Wounds," co-starring Armie Hammer and directed by Babak Anvari, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
March 9, 2019: Premiere and Success of The Peanut Butter Falcon
On March 9, 2019, Johnson's independent adventure film, "The Peanut Butter Falcon," premiered at South by Southwest. The film, starring Shia LaBeouf and Bruce Dern, received critical acclaim and became the highest-grossing independent film of the year.
2019: Appearance in "The Peanut Butter Falcon"
Dakota Johnson had a role in the coming-of-age film "The Peanut Butter Falcon" in 2019.
May 29, 2020: Release of The High Note and Directorial Debut
On May 29, 2020, Johnson's dramedy film, "The High Note," co-starring Tracee Ellis Ross, was released. In the same year, Johnson made her directorial debut co-directing the music video for Coldplay's "Cry Cry Cry," featuring her boyfriend, Chris Martin.
November 2020: Becomes Investor and Co-Creative Director of Maude
In November 2020, Johnson became an investor and the co-creative director of Maude, a sexual wellness brand.
December 2021: Boat Rocker Media Invests in TeaTime Pictures
In December 2021, Boat Rocker Media acquired a minority interest in Johnson's production company, TeaTime Pictures.
2021: Lead Role in "The Lost Daughter"
In 2021, Dakota Johnson starred in the psychological drama "The Lost Daughter."
2022: Performance and Production of "Cha Cha Real Smooth"
Dakota Johnson starred in and produced the romantic drama "Cha Cha Real Smooth," which was released in 2022.
2022: Release of "Persuasion" and Other Projects
In 2022, Johnson starred in Netflix's adaptation of Jane Austen's "Persuasion." She also co-produced and starred in several films, including "Am I Ok?", "Cha Cha Real Smooth," and "Daddio."
November 2023: Signs with Creative Artists Agency
In November 2023, Johnson left WME and signed a representation deal with Creative Artists Agency.
2024: Title Role in "Madame Web"
Dakota Johnson took on the title role in the film "Madame Web," released in 2024.
2024: Release of "Madame Web"
In 2024, "Madame Web," a superhero film set in Sony's Spider-Man Universe, starring Johnson as the title character, was released. Despite a budget of $80 million, the film was met with critical and commercial disappointment.