Dakota Johnson Details Early Career Struggles

Dakota Johnson, daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, has discussed the early hardships of her acting career, including financial struggles and repeated rejections despite her privileged background. After being cut off financially by her father when she was not accepted into Juilliard, Johnson relied on her parents' help to afford essentials such as rent and groceries. She credits her mother for being supportive during these challenging periods. Johnson's first acting break came at age 19 with a small role in 'The Social Network,' following earlier work in modeling and minor acting roles. She has called the ongoing nepotism debate in Hollywood 'incredibly annoying and boring,' a stance which drew criticism online. Johnson hopes her new film 'Materialists' encourages viewers to reflect on their desires and truths.