Actress Dakota Johnson, best known for her breakout role in Fifty Shades of Grey, opened up to Vogue about her personal hopes for the future. At 36, Johnson said she is “really” interested in starting a family and feels that “the plan of the universe” is guiding her toward that goal.
Balancing career and personal life
Johnson reflected on the challenges of watching friends and co‑stars begin families while her own schedule kept her “gone for, like, 20 years.” She described the constant travel and back‑to‑back filming as a “deep calling” that has now shifted toward a desire for a more stable, “real life” outside of Hollywood.
“I’ve worked back‑to‑back for so long that now I have this deep calling to shift my perspective a bit and maybe have a bit more of a real life,” she said. “The people in my life are so used to me leaving for months at a time.” Johnson added that she feels a spiritual prompting, noting, “I’ve always felt, especially the last few years, that there is a soul that wants to come through. And I hope that I’m lucky enough to be able to do that.”
Upcoming projects
Despite her personal aspirations, Johnson remains active in the industry. She is preparing for the premiere of her latest film, Verity, a psychological thriller based on Colleen Hoover’s novel. In the movie, Johnson plays Lowen Ashleigh, a ghostwriter tasked with completing a book series after the original author suffers an injury. She described working with director Michael Showalter as “extremely camp” but enjoyable, adding that the production’s references to classic erotic thrillers made the experience both “ridiculous” and fun.
Johnson’s career began in the 2010s with roles in The Social Network and 21 Jump Street, leading to her iconic turn as Anastasia Steele. Recent credits include The Peanut Butter Falcon, Madame Web and The Materialists. While she plans to slow her pace, she emphasized that she will continue to choose projects that align with her artistic vision.
Family background
Johnson comes from a lineage of Hollywood talent. Her mother is Academy‑Award‑nominated actress Melanie Griffith, her father is former “Miami Vice” star Don Johnson, and her maternal grandmother is actress Tippi Hedren. The family legacy has given her a unique perspective on the demands of the entertainment business.
When asked about the future, Johnson summed up her outlook: “I want to unfold and unfold and really lovingly embrace this life.” She remains hopeful that her personal wishes will materialize alongside her ongoing work in film.
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