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Dakota Johnson would 'love' to have children

Dakota Johnson wants to have children. The 36-year-old actress has enjoyed huge success in Hollywood, starring in a host of big-budget movies - but Dakota now plans to focus on her personal life, rather than her acting career.

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SNL Season 52 Cast: New Additions, Exits, and Who Stayed? Meet the Faces Who Will Run 'Saturday Night Live'

Saturday Night Live is returning for its 52nd season, and the excitement is already building. New announcements about the show’s upcoming guest appearances have piqued viewers’ interest, with Dakota Johnson set to return to SNL for the third time to host an episode.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 17

Dakota Johnson 'quietly seeing' MGK

Dakota Johnson has reportedly been "quietly seeing" MGK for months. The Materialists actress hit it off with the musician - who was previously known as

Entertainment News / Music Times / September 11

Turnstile to Make Saturday Night Live Debut With Host Dakota Johnson

Turnstile will make its Saturday Night Live debut on Oct. 3, with Dakota Johnson hosting the episode. The booking was announced Sept. 9 as part of the first wave of guest announcements for NBC's 52nd SNL season.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 4

Maggie Gyllenhaal scrapped idea to transform Dakota Johnson into Marilyn Monroe using AI for Flesh Impact

Maggie Gyllenhaal attempted to use AI to transform Dakota Johnson into Marilyn Monroe for her new short film Flesh Impact. The 48-year-old filmmaker has

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / August 23

Taylor Swift Steps Out With Dakota Johnson in LA Nearly 2 Months After Travis Kelce Wedding

Taylor Swift had a girls’ night out in Los Angeles with long-time friend Dakota Johnson nearly two months after her wedding to Travis Kelce. The pair were rumored to have been seen at an exclusive club, but neither star was snapped directly.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / June 9

Wagner Moura, Kate Hudson Lead Time 100’s Most Influential People of 2026

Prominent industry figures Wagner Moura and Kate Hudson lead the most influential people list of the 2026 TIME 100 most influential people. The elite assembly of global trailblazers is stepping into the spotlight as one of the media's most prestigious annual rosters uncovers its newest class of cultural powerhouses.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / May 23

'Holiday Inn' Becomes Sony’s Latest Big Acquisition From 'The Out-Laws' Duo

Sony Pictures is officially diving deeper into the family blockbuster battlefield after landing Ben Zazove and Evan Turner's Holiday Inn following an aggressive Hollywood bidding war.

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20 stars you didn’t know are related to Old Hollywood icons

Everyone's related to someone. These 20 stars are related to Old Hollywood icons.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 28

Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway play mind games in 'Verity' trailer

Whether you love ’em or hate ’em, book adaptations seem to be incessant in the box office. Within the past two years, It Ends With Us, Regretting You, and Reminders of Him have all received big screen treatment.

Anne Hathaway insists no models were fired from The Devil Wears Prada 2

Anne Hathaway reflects on filming The Devil Wears Prada with 'hilarious' cast

Anne Hathaway admits to being inspired by Jessica Chastain

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 30

Dakota Johnson reveals bizarre reason she once lost a role

Dakota Johnson once lost a role after being branded “pompous” and “cocky” for shaking hands during an audition. The Fifty Shades of Grey actress, 36, said the incident happened during a callback early in her career, when she entered the room and greeted the creative team before performing her scene.

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20 actors who shared wild audition stories

Every actor has to audition for something. Some auditions go better than others.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 23

Charli xcx circling role in Dakota Johnson's debut feature length film A Tree Is Blue

Charli xcx is in talks to join A Tree Is Blue, the upcoming feature debut from Dakota Johnson. The film, which begins shooting next month in Los Angeles, is penned by Vanessa Burghardt, Johnson’s co-star from Cha Cha Real Smooth, who is also expected to lead the cast.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 22

Dakota Johnson ‘really doesn’t care’ what people think of her ‘naked’ dresses

Dakota Johnson “really doesn’t care” what people think of her so-called “naked” dresses. The 36-year-old actress and director spoke openly about her bold fashion choices in a new Vogue Germany cover story, explaining she plans to keep wearing the daring looks that have become her signature.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

20 fantastic films on streaming services that nobody is talking about

There’s a solid chance you skipped over these 20 movies while hunting for the perfect Friday night film, but we promise they're way better than they seem. Check them out below.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 13, 2025

Dakota Johnson slams Hollywood bosses: Too focused on 'remaking the same things'

Dakota Johnson thinks Hollywood is in a "bit of a mess" because studios want to focus on remakes and sequels. The Materialists actress suggested people making decisions in the industry "don't know anything" about movies and just want to capitalise on the success of one project, rather than taking a risk and offering audiences "fresh" new stories.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 19, 2025

Dakota Johnson slams film bosses for no longer wanting to make ‘risky’ projects

Dakota Johnson has slammed film bosses for no longer wanting to make “risky” projects. The 'Fifty Shades of Grey’ actress, 34, made the remarks during a Kering Women in Motion Talk in Cannes, where she appeared alongside her producing partner Ro Donnelly ahead of the premiere of their dark new film ‘Splitsville.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / May 10, 2025

'Verity' stars Josh Hartnett and Anne Hathaway "always wanted to work" together

While promoting Fight or Flight, Josh Hartnett opened up in a recent interview with Lauren Veneziani about Verity, the upcoming Colleen Hoover adaptation.

20 movies where a supporting actor outshined the star

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 18, 2025

Dakota Johnson navigates a love triangle with Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in new 'Materialists' trailer

Lucy M, portrayed by Dakota Johnson, is the eternal bachelorette finally ready for more in Materialists. The question is, will she go for her ideal match in Pedro Pascal or her imperfect past love in Chris Evans?

"Happy Gilmore 2" trailer: Adam Sandler's beloved golfer is back for more

"Freakier Friday" trailer drops with more hijinks from Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 4, 2025

A24's 'Materialists' starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal set for June release

A24 took to social media today to reveal the official release date for Celine Song's Materialists. The new movie stars Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal.

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Entertainment News / Men's Journal / March 6, 2024

Dakota Johnson “Will Never Do Anything Like” Madame Web Again

Dakota Johnson has made a poignant statement in a recent interview with Bustle about the present state of the film industry. Her recent film, Madame Web, debuted at the box office to some savage first reactions and reviews from critics and audiences who equally did not enjoy Sony's latest entry to the Marvel catalog.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 13, 2024

MADAME WEB Is a Tedious, Lifeless Tangle

Picture this: a Peruvian rainforest, 1973, green forest everywhere, an expanse of mystery and possibility. Remember it, because it’s the last time you’ll know peace for the next hour and 57 minutes.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / February 3, 2022

Report: Dakota Johnson to make history and play Madame Web for Sony

Sony has reportedly identified the first-ever female superhero for its Marvel universe.

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker / January 20, 2022

Dakota Johnson recalls mom embarrassing her in front of crush

Dakota Johnson recalls mom Melanie Griffith embarrassing her in front of childhood crush Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Dakota Johnson has managed to maintain her privacy at the height of fame, despite her mother's best efforts.

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The 30 best Halloween-themed TV episodes

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / December 30, 2021

Dakota Johnson enjoys 'cozy and private' relationship with Chris Martin

Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin are each very famous on their own, which means they put the power in power couple any time they are spotted in public together.

Emma Watson describes crush on Tom Felton during 'Harry Potter' days: 'I fell in love with him'

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle share first photo of daughter Lilibet

Dua Lipa, Anwar Hadid reportedly 'taking a break'

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Year in review: The most disappointing albums of 2021

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / November 3, 2021

Dakota Johnson calls paparazzi 'invisible germs': 'It takes a lot to have a private life'

Dakota Johnson experienced booming commercial success worldwide by starring in the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, but as the 32-year-old actress explained to The Hollywood Reporter as the publication's new cover star, her overwhelming fame does not give permission for paparazzi to disrespect her privacy.

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25 movies that definitely did not need a sequel