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Nyadundu, P. (2024) 'All About Dakota Johnson's Family', ELLE.

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Nyadundu, P. (2024) 'All About Dakota Johnson's Family', ELLE.

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Dakota Johnson comes from a family of Hollywood stars including her actor parents; Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith. She is also the grand-daughter of Tippi Hedren, who is well-known for her role in Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds (1963). Her ex-step-father is the Hollywood actor Antonio Banderas so Dakota Johnson was raised within Hollywood and had both connections and knowledge of the industry since childhood.

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All About Dakota Johnson’s Family: Who Are Her Parents And Siblings?

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The actor comes from a line of Hollywood stars

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Sharf, Z. (2024) 'Dakota Johnson Says Hollywood 'is F-ing Bleak'', Variety.

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Sharf, Z. (2024) 'Dakota Johnson Says Hollywood 'is F-ing Bleak'', Variety.

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Dakota Johnson responds to backlash over 'nepo baby' claims, urging journalists to "write about something else" as it is "annoying", "boring" and "lame". She refuses to acknowledge the advantages of being a 'nepo baby' and even appeared on SNL to mock her nepotism. She also discusses how Hollywood does not allow creative voices and only cares about profit rather than artistic approach, showing Johnson's lack of fear in criticising the film industry which adheres to her authenticity.

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Dakota Johnson Says Hollywood ‘Is F—ing Bleak’ and Streaming Execs ‘Don’t Trust Creative People,’ Calls Nepo Baby Talk ‘Annoying and Boring’

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Dakota Johnson says people running streaming platforms do not trust creative people.

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Johnson viewed mocking her nepotism on SNL using the line "A foot in the door and so much more", adhering to the view that nepotism enables 'nepo babies' an easy way into Hollywood.

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Dakota Johnson's first film role was in Antonio Banderas' Crazy in Alabama (1999). The film starred her mother and was directed by her then-step-father, Anthony Banderas. This conveys the advantages 'nepo babies' have as 10 year old Dakota had no acting experience and was chosen due to her connections rather than hard work.

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Dakota Johnson discussing some of her film roles, including her first adult role in The Social Network (2010) in which she discusses working with Justin Timberlake and meeting Barrack Obama. Within both encounters she revealed being embarrassed and star-struck which coincides with an authentic and typical response from a nineteen year old. However, the normalcy of her emotions are opposed by the advantages afforded to her by her famous mother and having Hollywood connections which are not available to the average individual.

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Dakota Johnson Rewatches The Social Network, Suspiria, The Peanut Butter Falcon & More | Vanity Fair

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Juxtaposition between criticising journalists who reference her nepotism and using it as source material for her own gain. This exposes Johnson to backlash over conflicting actions as the advantages of nepotism are only allowed to be discussed on her own terms, therefore perpetuating the entitled nepo baby stereotype.

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Adapted from Jane Austen's novel, Dakota Johnson plays lead character Anne Elliott in this 19th Century Romantic Period Drama. This film was highly anticipated due to Austen's fanbase as well as Johnson's main role as her stardom and perceived authenticity had peaked in 2022. However, both the film and Johnson's acting were criticised with the film receiving overwhelmingly negative reviews.

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Starring Shia LaBeouf who has received public backlash after domestic abuse allegations. The film was independent with a production budget of $6.2 million and made a profit of $23.7 million. This shows Johnson's passion for acting as she had just starred in the Fifty Shades trilogy within Hollywood and had begun her fame journey, others may have expected high profile roles but Johnson chose to star in a risky Indie film.

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D'Zurilla, C. (2021) 'Dakota Johnson is 'sad for the loss of great artists', LA Times

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D'Zurilla, C. (2021) 'Dakota Johnson is 'sad for the loss of great artists', LA Times

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Opinions are again conflicted by Johnson's actions as she condemns the 'cancelling' of alleged abusers Armie Hammer, Johnny Depp and Shia LaBeouf who she "never experienced" that behaviour from and labelled 'cancel culture' as "such a f- downer". This subverts her Feminist star image as it creates doubt on exposing abusers and undermines the cultural shift after the #MeToo movement. She then contradicts this statement by stating how studios are outdated and need change.

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Dakota Johnson thinks cancel culture is "such a f- downer. I hate that term."

The "Fifty Shades of Grey" star was addressing a recent question from the Hollywood Reporter about embattled actors she's worked with in the past, including Armie Hammer on "The Social Network," Shia LaBeouf on "The Peanut Butter Falcon" and Johnny Depp on "Black Mass." All three men have been accused of varying degrees of misconduct by former partners.

"I never experienced that firsthand from any of those people," she told the trade outlet. "I had an incredible time working with them; I feel sad for the loss of great artists. I feel sad for people needing help and perhaps not getting it in time. I feel sad for anyone who was harmed or hurt. It's just really sad."

She's also sad about how far #MeToo and cancel culture have gone.

"I think there's definitely a major overcorrection happening," she told THR. "But I do believe that there's a way for the pendulum to find the middle."

Accusations of misconduct by Hammer, LaBeouf and Depp have put their careers in jeopardy. Of the three, only Hammer has projects in the wings: The Kenneth Branagh-directed "Death on the Nile" is due Feb. 11, while Taika Waititi's soccer comedy, "Next Goal Wins," lists 2022 as a release date, per IMDb.

Depp has faced allegations of physical abuse by ex-wife Amber Heard. LaBeouf is facing a civil lawsuit in which ex-girlfriend FKA twigs has accused him of physical assault, sexual battery including knowingly giving her a sexually transmitted disease, and verbal and emotional abuse. Hammer reportedly has been in rehab for drug, alcohol and sex addictions since late May, a couple of months after allegations of sexual misconduct and rape were raised against him.

All three men have denied or disputed the allegations.

"I do believe that people can change," Johnson said. "I want to believe in the power of a human being to change and evolve and get help and help other people."

That said, the 32-year-old daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson thinks that change in the entertainment industry needs to go way beyond just calling out sexual misconduct.

Studios have an "antiquated mindset," she said, about what movies should be made, who should be cast, what equality and diversity look like and how much people should be paid.

"Sometimes," Johnson said, "the old school needs to be moved out for the new school to come in."

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Dakota Johnson is 'sad for the loss of great artists' like Armie Hammer, Johnny Depp

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Dakota Johnson is sad for the victims of alleged sexual misconduct. But she says she didn't see bad behavior from Shia LaBeouf and other former co-stars.

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10 year old Dakota Johnson at the 72nd Academy Awards with her mother and stepfather, conveying her early exposure to high profile events and Hollywood stars.

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Are Antonio Banderas and Dakota Johnson related? Their sweet relationship explained

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Antonio Banderas has been a part of Dakota Johnson’s life since she was just five years old.

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1. Famous Parents and the 'nepo baby' label

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1. Famous Parents and the 'nepo baby' label

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Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson (2015) and James Foley (2017-2018)

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This proved as a turning-point for Johnson's star image as her role includes taboo sex scenes/nudity and the plot is predominantly sex-related. Her image therefore shifts from the relatively unknown 'nepo baby' to a sexualised, confident mainstream star.

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Loughrey, C. (2022) 'Dakota Johnson is woefully miscast', Independent

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Loughrey, C. (2022) 'Dakota Johnson is woefully miscast', Independent

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Although the overall film was negatively received, particular note was made of Johnson's "ropey English accent" and felt as though she was miscast to the detriment of the film. They claim the "California Girl Cool" aesthetic of Dakota Johnson did not match with Austen's Regency narrative, therefore enabling speculation on why Johnson was cast.

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Dakota Johnson is woefully miscast in the mortifying Persuasion – review

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At no point during Carrie Cracknell’s directorial debut do you ever get the sense that anyone’s actually read ‘Persuasion’

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In this interview Johnson discusses being "cut off financially" by her father, Don Johnson, after being rejected from Julliard College and pursuing acting through auditioning. She recalls having no money and not being able to pay rent due to unsuccessful auditions which presents an authentic side to her and contradicts the view of 'nepo babies' being handed film roles and opportunities. This is slightly undermined through her resolution of asking her parents for financial help when she was struggling, however, Johnson does admit to being very fortunate to have famous and rich parents.

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Pedro Pascal Interviews Dakota Johnson: ‘Loving Someone Is The Most Scary And Beautiful Thing You Can Do’

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The Materialists co-stars discuss love, nomadic living and where they actually first met

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The film series received mixed reception as many did not support the depiction of women at the submission of men and believed the overall theme of the film was patriarchal oppression and promoting toxic/abusive relationships as well as sexual violence. However, others deemed the series, particularly the first film, as a demonstration of female empowerment and sexual liberation which was supported by a female director (for the first film). As a result, Johnson's star image shifted between the Feminist and the Anti-Feminist depending on audience reception.

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Mulvey, L. (1975) ‘Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema’, Screen (London), 16(3), pp. 6–18. 

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Mulvey, L. (1975) ‘Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema’, Screen (London), 16(3), pp. 6–18. 

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Mulvey (1975) discusses the use of the male gaze within cinema in order to perpetuate a sexualised view of women as objects and men as the voyeurs. In relation to Johnson's role within Fifty Shades of Grey, audience reception criticises her role within the film and labels Johnson as Anti-Feminist due to her participation in sexually violent scenes which view women as submissive to men, however, Mulvey's research examines how Johnson's involvement in the film does not mean her position is Anti-Feminist.

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Johnson defends her role in the film as empowering for women and is overall positive about the filming process which is contradicted by a more recent interview.

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Dakota Johnson '50 Shades of Grey': Ana's not a victim

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Logan, E. (2022) 'Dakota Johnson Is Finally Able', Glamour.

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Logan, E. (2022) 'Dakota Johnson Is Finally Able', Glamour.

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This interview can be considered a real reflection on Johnson's views towards making the film as she labelled it "psychotic" and would now choose not to have a role in it, conforming to beliefs that stars create a version of themselves to appease the industry and create positive film promotion.

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Dakota Johnson Is Finally Able to Be Honest About ‘Fifty Shades’: ‘It Was Always a Battle’

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“If I had known at the time that’s what it was going to be like, I don’t think anyone would’ve done it.”

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Smith, M. (2025) 'Dakota Johnson's Style Evolution', Marie Claire.

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Smith, M. (2025) 'Dakota Johnson's Style Evolution', Marie Claire.

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This article show how Dakota Johnson's personal style has developed from Indie, cool young girl into stylish elegance with aspects of the risqué. This change coincides with her involvement within modelling and fashion opportunities as well as a shift in her film star persona.

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Dakota Johnson’s Style Evolution: From Indie Darling to Femme Fatale

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From boho blouses to sheer Gucci gowns, discover how Dakota Johnson transformed from indie darling to Hollywood’s ultimate femme fatale.

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Goffman, E. (1959) 'The Presentation of Self' in The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life. London: Penguin.

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Goffman, E. (1959) 'The Presentation of Self' in The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life. London: Penguin.

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Goffman (1959) adheres to Dakota Johnson's evolution of style as he states how individuals alter themselves to fit in with society and to present a version of themselves they want to show.

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Guthrie, S. (2024) 'Dakota Johnson's Full Before and After', ELLE.

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Guthrie, S. (2024) 'Dakota Johnson's Full Before and After', ELLE.

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Johnson is well-known for her iconic brunette bangs, tooth gap (which has recently caused attention due to its removal) and trend-setting style. However, this has not always been the case as ELLE comments on her "beauty transformation", implying Johnson's appearance was not socially acceptable within Hollywood when her career began and supporting Goffman's theory of needing to change in order to conform to society.

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Johnson's involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe shows how her celebrity film status has become high profile and should have been a major success, however, the film received predominantly negative criticism and was considered a movie failure, creating doubt surrounding the stability of her career as she had recently received negative feedback regarding her film Persuasion (2022).

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Johnson's role in Materialists (2025) enabled her to be associated again with Hollywood A-listers Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal which is positive for her star persona as the press tour showed close rapport with both actors who are perceived by audiences as authentic. Therefore, Johnson's authenticity increases by positive association.

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Harker, J. (2025) 'Dakota Johnson created 'most awkward moment in Ellen history'', LAD Bible.

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Harker, J. (2025) 'Dakota Johnson created 'most awkward moment in Ellen history'', LAD Bible.

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Johnson stood up for herself when Ellen DeGeneres claimed she did not invite Ellen to her party. The truth unfolded when Dakota assured Ellen she was invited but did not attend. This received world-wide attention as the story branded Johnson an authentic and kind star who remained calm and collected when faced with attempted public shaming by a high profile TV host.

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Dakota Johnson created ‘most awkward moment in Ellen history’ after calling her out live on air

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People reckon that Dakota Johnson created the ‘most awkward moment in Ellen history’ by calling her out while live on air

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Audiences approved of her house tour as it adhered to her authentic persona as her home was deemed as "just like a home where a family lives" rather than an unattainable celebrity house. Another person comments that they are obsessed with Johnson which further confirms the positive reaction fans have to celebrities' personal lives through parasocial relationships.

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This interview was crucial in presenting Dakota Johnson's authentic, relatable star image as she allows audiences into her private home space.

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Inside Dakota Johnson's Serene Hollywood Home | Open Door | Architectural Digest

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Gurley, A. (2021) 'Dakota Johnson Clarified', BuzzFeed.

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Gurley, A. (2021) 'Dakota Johnson Clarified', BuzzFeed.

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However, her authenticity is questioned when she later admitted being allergic to the limes she claimed to love in the Architectural Digest video as they were actually set-dressing rather than her personal choice. Both press and audiences deem this back-and-forth between reality and fiction as part of Johnson's star image and has become almost comical rather than detrimental to her image.

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Dakota Johnson Finally Clarified What Was Going On With That Bowl Of Limes In Her Kitchen

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“Who only has a bowl of limes? Apparently, me.”

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Lustig, H. (2025). 'A Complete Relationship Timeline', Glamour.

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Lustig, H. (2025). 'A Complete Relationship Timeline', Glamour.

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Dakota Johnson's high profile relationship with Coldplay's Chris Martin created narratives of a stable, healthy relationship that includes Johnson's role as step-mother to Martin's children for eight years until their split this year. Johnson's image from this relationship created the impression of a modern woman who co-parents and is content in a long term partnership.

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Chris Martin’s Supportive Shout-Out Divides Fans Amid Dakota Johnson Breakup Reports

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Dakota Johnson has recently delved into creating a production company which also includes a monthly book club with aspiration of creating adaptations.

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Paul, L. (2025) 'Dakota Johnson Eyes Charli XCX', Rolling Stone.

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Paul, L. (2025) 'Dakota Johnson Eyes Charli XCX', Rolling Stone.

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Her film directorial debut will feature Charli XCX and Jessica Alba and will be a stepping stone for Johnson's evolution from star to director which will merge her star image into a creative and serious artist.

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Dakota Johnson will step behind the camera for her directorial debut, A Tree Is Blue. According to , the actress will shape the film from a script written by her Cha Cha Real Smooth co-star Vanessa Burghardt, who will reportedly appear in the film alongside Charli XCX and Jessica Alba.

A Tree Is Blue is the first feature film Johnson will helm. She made her official debut as a director on the short film Loser Baby, which arrived last year. Johnson has also worked in executive producer and producer roles on The Disappearance of Shere Hite, Splitsville, and the upcoming Colleen Hoover adaptation Verity. Johnson will also star in Verity, her latest appearance since Celine Song's Materialists.

"It's hard to be on jobs where you don't have creative input... It's hard when creative decisions are made by committee and by people who don't even really watch movies, or know anything about them," Johnson said during a recent appearance on Hot Ones. "When something does well, studios want to keep that going, so they remake the same things. But humans don't want that. They want fresh. They want to feel new things."

Charli XCX is on the same page. Her upcoming slate of appearances includes Cathy Yan's The Gallerist, as well as the Aidan Zamiri film based on her own original story. The Moment is set to arrive in 2026 and stars Charli, Jamie Demetriou, Kate Berlant, Shygirl, Isaac Powell, and Rish Shah. A.G. Cook will appear in the film in addition to handling the music.

Charli will also appear in Gregg Araki's I Want Your Sex and Daniel Goldhaber's take on Faces of Death.

"I am really enjoying my acting journey," Charli toldearlier this year. "I feel very, very inspired at the moment in that field, I feel unbelievably creative, and I only ever want to do things that inspire me and make me feel energized."

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Dakota Johnson Eyes Charli XCX for Directorial Debut 'A Tree Is Blue'

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Dakota Johnson sets directorial debut with Charli XCX and Jessica Alba in 'A Tree Is Blue' with a script from Vanessa Burghardt.

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Calfee, J. (2025) 'The Week in Fashion', Harper's Bazaar.

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Calfee, J. (2025) 'The Week in Fashion', Harper's Bazaar.

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Johnson has also moved into the fashion industry after her style transformation as Global Ambassador for Valentino. This role enables Johnson's image to be positively impacted through her entry into fashion and further her image as a successful celebrity.

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The Week in Fashion: Dakota Johnson Is Named a Global Valentino Ambassador

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Plus, Manolo Blahnik hosts a Marie-Antoinette tea and Louis Vuitton teams up with Takashi Murakami to create more unforgettable bags

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'Cry Cry Cry' by Coldplay (2020), Youtube.

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'Cry Cry Cry' by Coldplay (2020), Youtube.

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Johnson co-directed her then-boyfriend's music video which highlights the merge of the personal and public sphere of celebrities whilst also promoting their relationship to the world as their relationship was not widely publicised.

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Dyer, R. and McDonald, P. (1998) Stars / Richard Dyer ; with a supplementary chapter and bibliography, by Paul McDonald. London: British Film Institute. 

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Dyer, R. and McDonald, P. (1998) Stars / Richard Dyer ; with a supplementary chapter and bibliography, by Paul McDonald. London: British Film Institute. 

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Dyer (1998) can be applied to the merging of the personal and public sphere between Johnson's relationship with Chris Martin and her house tour with Architectural Digest as well as the commodification of Johnson's directing of Coldplay's music video and her progression of style being used as an opportunity for brand opportunities.

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Dakota Johnson has a lack of social media presence although she has dedicated social media accounts. Her personal Instagram is used solely to promote her industry projects, such as TeaTime Productions, upcoming film roles and magazine/modelling covers. This highlights a contradiction to modern ways of social media as stars usually overexpose their personal lives online, Johnson's only purpose is to commodify and share her work which adheres to Dyer's opinion on star personas.

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Turner, G. (2013) Understanding Celebrity. Second edition. London: SAGE Publications. 

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Turner, G. (2013) Understanding Celebrity. Second edition. London: SAGE Publications. 

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Turner (2013) can be applied to Johnson's star image as she is becoming well-known in multiple celebrity industries which is a form of convergence.