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Why Dakota Johnson Refused To Use A Body Double For Her S-x Scenes

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Why Dakota Johnson Refused To Use A Body Double For Her S-x Scenes

Whether you like it or not, the majority of the globe is familiar with the novel Fifty Shades Of Grey. The first movie adaptation of E.L. James’ popular novels grossed over £400 million when it was released in theaters two years ago. It’s also one of just six films to reach that milestone that year. As a result, it’s safe to assume that it’s rather popular.

Dakota Johnson is a talented actress. She rose to prominence as a result of her performance in Fifty Shades Of Grey. The picture, which also starred Jamie Dornan, was a box office hit right away. But the s-xual moments in the Sam Taylor-Johnson directed film also drew a lot of criticism.

Dakota Johnson portrays leading lady Anastasia Steele, and we saw her stripped, whipped, tied up, and loved-up with the oh-so-dreamy Jamie Dornan, who played suited and booted Mr Christian Grey, who became many women’s fantasy.

Dakota Johnson has explained why she insisted on doing all of the s-x sequences in Fifty Shades Darker instead of using a body double in an interview with The Mirror.

It would have been a “cop-out,” the actress said.

She explained: “If I was going to do this job, I was going to do it 100 per cent and give it everything. I wanted to be true and honest to the role, and the character.

“I don’t have a problem with nu dity. I think it is beautiful and so I was OK with that.”

She did acknowledge, though, that it was a much simpler the second time around with co-star Jamie Dornan, who portrays her on-screen love interest, Christian Grey.

Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson’s daughter, who spoke to the Mirror, said: “We knew what we were getting into, so were definitely more comfortable.

“In some ways it was a longer haul, there was more work and a lot more to do, but it seemed like we were in capable hands and we knew what was going on more than the first time.”

Dakota Johnson also discussed the difficulties she had while filming the n*de sequences. “It’s not real! Every time is different, but there’s a lot of s*x scenes in this film, so you kind of just get down to business. On occasions, I’d been simulating s*x for seven hours straight, so I’m over it. It’s not… comfortable. It’s tedious,” the actress had shared.

On why she took the role:

“I thought it was an incredible story. It was such different content, so I wanted to be a part of it. The sort of woman she becomes; the strength, the grace and the honour she carries with her the whole time. I think she is an extraordinary woman and incredibly strong.”

When asked, “Was it inevitable you’d end up acting because of your family?” she responded:

“In every way. I wanted to be involved in films because of their influence. As I grew up on set, I was surrounded by filmmakers and storytellers. So I feel like it is all because of them. They guided my taste and exposed me to different kinds of films and their favourite movies and introduced me to outlets in this industry. It’s all their fault!”

The highs and lows:

Dakota Johnson starred in all three films, which were released in 2015, 2017, and 2018. The films were based on the bestselling novel series of the same name and centered around the relationship between Steele, a young college student, and Christian Grey, a wealthy and enigmatic businessman.

Johnson’s performance as Anastasia Steele in the “Fifty Shades” films earned her widespread recognition and made her one of the most talked-about actresses in Hollywood.

She was praised for her ability to portray a complex and multi-dimensional character who was strong and independent but also vulnerable and conflicted. She brought depth and emotion to the role, and she helped make the “Fifty Shades” films successful and popular.

However, Johnson’s role in the “Fifty Shades” films also came with its share of challenges and difficulties. The films were controversial and polarizing, and they faced criticism for their depiction of B. D. S M and s***ual violence.

Johnson herself faced backlash and criticism for her role in the films, and some people accused her of promoting unhealthy and abusive relationships.

In addition, Johnson faced challenges while filming the “Fifty Shades” movies. She has said that she was uncomfortable and overwhelmed at times during the shoot, and that she struggled with the intense and graphic nature of the scenes.

She has also said that she felt pressure to perform well and to live up to the expectations of the fans of the novel series.

Despite the challenges and difficulties she faced while filming the “Fifty Shades” movies, Dakota Johnson’s performance as Anastasia Steele remains one of the most significant and memorable roles of her career.

She brought depth and emotion to the character and helped make the films successful and popular.

After the “Fifty Shades” films were released, Johnson faced backlash and criticism from some people who felt that the films promoted unhealthy and abusive relationships.

She has said that she understands why people might feel this way and that she does not agree with their criticisms. However, she has also said that she is proud of her work on the films and that she believes they are part of a larger conversation about consent and communication in relationships.

In the years since the “Fifty Shades” films were released, Johnson has continued to act in film and television. She has starred in numerous hit movies, including “Bad Times at the El Royale” and “Suspiria,” and she has made guest appearances on television shows such as “Saturday Night Live” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

She has also been involved in various theater productions and has lent her voice to several animated projects.

In addition to her acting career, Johnson is also known for her fashion sense and her personal life. She has been featured on the covers of numerous magazines and has been named one of the most stylish and fashionable celebrities in Hollywood.

She has also been in a relationship with actor Chris Martin since 2017, and the couple has one child together.

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