Dakota Johnson conceded in a recent Elle photoshoot that she's never engaged in a romantic relationship, contradicting her extensive list of high-profile partners, and expressed that finding love is the most frightening experience she's encountered.
In a fascinating interview with Elle magazine, actress Dakota Johnson shares insights about her romantic escapades, as she gracefully adorns their latest cover. Despite her past entanglements - which include relationships with notable figures like Coldplay's Chris Martin, Welsh musician Matthew Hitt, actor Jordan Masterson, and singer Noah Gersh - Dakota revealed a surprising confession: she's never officially dated anyone.
During her discussion of her upcoming film, Materialists, Dakota spoke candidly about her dating experience. “I've had boyfriends, but I've never been on a dating app. I just don't know that world,” she admitted, expressing her fascination with the concept of dating, particularly given her limited exposure to it.
The venture into Materialists was driven by Dakota's desire to collaborate with the film's director, Celine Song. "I really wanted to work with Celine," she stated, highlighting her appreciation for Song's prior work, Past Lives, and their subsequent meeting. Dakota found the idea of being a matchmaking professional intriguing, as she's never engaged in the process herself.
The interview also delved into Dakota's early acting days and the challenges she faced while trying to establish a foothold in the industry. Reflecting on her experience, she mentioned auditioning for Juilliard and not getting accepted, followed by a discouragingcycles of auditions. Despite turbulent financial periods and the occasional need for help from her parents, Dakota remained resilient, questioning the horrors of the audition process and persevering in her journey.
Co-starring with Pedro Pascal, Dakota discussed the shared nomadic nature of their careers and their mutual joy in being together. "Given the jobs we have, we are both so used to being nomadic, and I find a lot of peace when we're able to be nomadic together," she explained.
Dakota also opened up about her sense of home, expressing a feeling of belonging in Malibu while acknowledging her inherent adaptability, nestling wherever she finds herself, be it in a hotel or rental property.
Sharing her aspirations for Materialists, Dakota expressed hopes that the film inspires a sense of hope and encourages self-exploration. As she reflected on the film's potential impact, she implied that the process of introspection can be uncomfortable but self-enlightening, and its whispers could plant seeds of ideas in viewers' minds and hearts.
The June issue of Elle UK is available from May 15th, immortalizing Dakota Johnson's enchanting photoshoot, featuring black-and-white images depicting her in casual attire, such as white shirts and jeans, as well as a tuxedo and bow tie.
In the course of the interview with Elle magazine, Dakota Johnson expressed her intrigue towards dating apps, revealing that she's never used one due to her limited experience with romantic relationships. Reflecting on her upcoming film, Materialists, Dakota shared her fascination with the concept of matchmaking, as she's never been involved in the process herself.
