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Dakota Johnson Biography

Birth Name:Dakota Mayi Johnson

Birth Place:Austin, Texas, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 2006, she was given the honor of being named Miss Golden Globe, becoming the first child of a former Miss Golden Globe to be selected
  • Won a 2010 Hollywood Film Award for Ensemble of the Year as a member of the cast of "The Social Network․"
  • Is the daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith
  • Is the granddaughter of actress Tippi Hedren
  • Studied ballet until she was 16 years old
  • Best known for her role in the "Fifty Shades of Grey" film series
  • Founded the production company Silhouette Productions

Awards

  • 2010Hollywood Film Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
  • 2010PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: winner
  • 2010SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
  • 2010WAFCA Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2011COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2011Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
  • 2013WIN Award-Outstanding Actress Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2015WFCC Award-Worst Female Images in a Movie: nominated
  • 2016EDA Special Mention Award-Actress Most in Need of a New Agent: nominated
  • 2016MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Performance: nominated
  • 2016MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
  • 2016Razzie Award-Worst Actress: winner
  • 2016Razzie Award-Worst Screen Combo: winner
  • 2018EDA Special Mention Award-Actress Most in Need of a New Agent: nominated
  • 2018IFJA Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2018Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
  • 2018VHS Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2019EDA Special Mention Award-Actress Most in Need of a New Agent: nominated
  • 2019Robert Altman Award-: winner
  • 2021Actor Spotlight Award-: winner
  • 2021VHS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2022IFJA Award-Best Supporting Performance: nominated
  • 2023Critics' Choice Documentary Award-Best Narration: nominated
  • 2024Independent Spirit Award-Best New Scripted Series: nominated
  • 2025Astra Midseason Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2025Razzie Award-Worst Actress: winner
  • 2025WFCC Award-Best Screen Couple: nominated