Dakota Johnson shared the life-changing career advice she got from Emily Blunt. (via CNBCMakeIt)
Dakota Johnson is best known for her part as Anastasia Steele, the protagonist of the "Fifty Shades of Grey" film series — but she almost said "no" to the role., Johnson, 32, reveals that fellow actress Emily Blunt was the one who pushed her to do the first movie when she was having doubts, sharing advice that would change her career forever.The Hollywood Reporter
Blunt encouraged the young actress to follow her gut. "She was like, 'F---ing do it if it feels right. Just do it. Always do what you want to do.'"at the box office, inspiring a cult-like fan following and making Johnson a household name. She has gone on to star in other films alongside top talent like "How To Be Single", "Peanut Butter Falcon" and "The High Note.
Acting is a family business for Johnson: her parents are actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, her stepfather is Antonio Banderas, and her grandmother is Tippi Hedren.on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" in March, Don revealed that he cut Dakota off financially when she decided to pursue an acting career instead of attending college.