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A little over a week remains until the most anticipated event in the lives of fans of fan fiction and books "50 shades of gray" (Fifty Shades of Grey). Yes, yes, we are talking about Valentine's Day and the premiere of part 1 of the film about the young billionaire Christian Gray and student Anastasia Steele. But today I would like to talk not about the heroes of this film. and about the actors who played these roles. Magazine Glamor and photographer Steven Pan posted this “painfully sweet couple” on March issue cover. Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson answered questions about the film, and also made a short video review of their confessions to “50 Shades” (Confessions from “Fifty Shades”). Translation of the interview from , magazine scans, myself photoset and video responses We read and look at short questions from fans under the cut


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GLAMOR [MARCH 2015]

"I can show you how good pain can be... It will hurt, but you won't be able to touch anything... Do you trust me, Ana?"

If you don't know, it's millionaire Christian Gray persuading his new colleague, university graduate Anastasia Steele in E.L. James "Fifty Shades of Grey" who caused the Fifty Shades of Fever. The trilogy has sold over 100 million copies since 2011, and references to 50 Shades appear throughout the albums. classical music to baby onesies (“All my mother wanted was to spend the night with Mr. Grey”). Perhaps unrelated, the sexual practices this book popularizes are also becoming mainstream, with bondage clubs popping up unexpectedly at Ivy League universities and the soaring sales of Ana's favorite sex toys. Like it or not - and most people don't - this phenomenon is starting to spread. As Fifty Shades of Gray hits theaters on February 13, its two previously under-the-radar leads, Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, will soon discover what it's like to be real-life sex symbols.

You might recognize their faces: Johnson, the 25-year-old daughter of actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, made her debut at age 10 in her stepfather Antonio Banderos' film "A Woman Without Rules." She then continued to charm audiences with small roles in big films, such as " Social network" and "Macho and Nerd", as well as his main role in the TV series "Ben and Kate".

And Dornan, 32, is no stranger to being “the man women want.” The Belfast, Northern Ireland native spent 10 years modeling for Dior, Armani and Calvin Klein, posing shirtless with Kate Moss and lingerie with Eva Mendes. But if you're tempted to dismiss him as a model trying to act rather than an actor who was a model, his role as a serial killer in two seasons of BBC's The Fall will cure you of that misconception.

So, are they ready?

"I don't think anyone can prepare Jamie and Dakota for what's going to happen when the movie comes out," says Fifty Shades director Sam Taylor-Johnson. Taylor-Johnson (no relation to Dakota) says she's very protective of both of her lead actors, but even she can't shield them from critics who are ready to pounce on such material. (Salman Rushdie once said that 50 Shades made Twilight look like War and Peace.) But the 50 Shades cast and crew are more concerned with pleasing the devoted fans who flock to message boards and book clubs, heatedly discussing every little news about the film's production, from Dornan being cast at the last minute as Christian (they debated whether he was a good enough replacement for Charlie Hunnam, who dropped out due to scheduling conflicts) to Johnson's hair. in the trailer (were they as long and dark as Ana's should be?).

So many guesses! Glamor dove into the real story behind the film's production, and exclusive interview Dornan, Johnson and Taylor-Johnson take turns revealing details of their 50 Shades adventures so far. Mr. Gray and Co. will meet with you now.

On the hunt for Hollywood's hottest roles

Dakota Johnson: I read the books and was drawn to the character of Ana because she is secretive, loving and honest, and because she and Christian are both incredibly smart, confident and can challenge each other on any level. I auditioned for the role for two months and met with Sam many times. So when I found out I got the role, I thought I was going to burst into tears. I was reassured that the uncertainty was over.

Sam Taylor-Johnson: Dakota was everything I wanted in Anastasia. She had a clear idea of ​​who she was, but at the same time there was a freshness about her. It was hard to find Christian because in the book he is perfect. In real life, there are not many people who would satisfy all these requirements: to be charismatic and charming, successful, rich and terribly beautiful.

Jamie Dornan: I didn't audition at first. I recorded it in London with an assistant casting director. I didn't hear anything about it until Charlie got the role. I thought it was kind of funny to say that you auditioned for a role and failed miserably. Then, what happened (to Charlie) happened, and the doors opened again.

Dakota: It was a disappointment (when Charlie left). But I guess everything went the way it was supposed to.

Jamie: I flew to Los Angeles and auditioned (with Dakota). She was involved in the project from day one. That day she auditioned with two more guys. I think I was the last one. Perhaps she was already a little tired of all this, like: “Just find the right guy already,” but she didn’t show it at all. I immediately liked her, although she was very calm and unperturbed.

Dakota: We read the interview scene (Ana and Christian's first meeting), which I've done many times before. I don’t remember what I said afterwards. He was very calm, but he made jokes - no one had done that before. It looked right.

Sam: Kristan was an orphan. His mother was a drug-addicted prostitute. He was treated poorly.

Jamie: I think I understand people who have gone through various losses in their early youth. My mom died when I was 16, and then when I was 17, four of my very good friends died in a car accident. Loss is always hard, but when it happens young, you have more vital energy to move on with life: “Damn, why did this happen?”

Sam: Jamie was able to convey this sense of mystery, the underlying feeling of a troubled soul. He just had it all.

Jamie: I got the role 6 weeks before filming started. I was warned, I knew about this evening, so I was waiting for the call. It was about 2 am. My wife (Amelia Warner, who was thirty weeks pregnant at the time) went to bed, and I stayed awake, watching the TV series "Take It On" because that movie calms me down (laughs). Sam called to say I was accepted. I nudged my wife lightly as I lay down, "Hey, we'll talk about this tomorrow—I need to sleep!"

About becoming Anastacia and Christian

Jamie: I had to work hard to get in shape because Christian is someone who is obsessed with it. But it wasn't 6 hours a day. You don't want to turn to your heavily pregnant wife and say, "I'm going to the gym for 6 o'clock. Text me if contractions start."

Dakota: Actually, Jamie and I had the same trainer. It was important to me that Ana's body resembled that of an athletic college student. And I had to do a nude shoot, so I wanted to look good. I trained a lot and did more epilations than any woman needs.

Jamie: During these 6 weeks before filming, my daughter was born. It was just a crazy time. One rainy Tuesday night, I kissed my wife and baby goodnight and, for research purposes, went to watch a “dominance and submission” session in the dungeon. The dominant one was, as it were, our consultant. He was nearby whenever we were filming a scene in the Red Room (Christian's room for BDSM play: bondage, punishment, sadism and masochism) to say: “You're doing it wrong.” So I decided to watch him do it himself... It was quite fun, completely different from how I imagined Christian in the Red Room. I think Kristan takes it a little more seriously.

Dakota: I didn't go to that sex dungeon. I wanted to keep my own distance from it in the beginning because I wanted Ana's reaction to certain things to be completely natural and honest, like a newbie. And I haven't read too much about the BDSM subculture. It's about dominance and submission between two people. For me, there is something very honest about wanting to lose control for just one second.

Jamie: All this behavior is not because guys are trying to dominate girls, to win them over. This is often done differently. These truly strong and powerful men, like Christian Gray, are surrounded by sycophants and yes-men all day long, and when it's all over, they want to be told what to do.

Dakota: If this is your thing, great. Whatever impresses you.

Jamie: The first day (of filming) was like an out-of-body experience. As soon as I got there, they said, “Motor!”, and I thought, “What the hell is going on?”

Dakota: I had significantly more time to prepare than Jamie. I have to praise him.

Jamie: Christian was challenging task. I've played a couple of mentally unstable guys, serial killers... and characters who treated women in socially inappropriate ways. But this is just television, cinema is not reality. I have always had deep respect for women. I have two sisters. My father worked as an OB/GYN, taking care of women... But you have to find something attractive in every character you play. I love how energetic and goal-oriented Christian is. Although, I don't think I would like him if he were a real guy and we met.

Dakota: I think Christian attracts women because he is very elegant and ambitious, smart and strong. Although I don't know if I could be as patient with him as Ana is.

About the Red Room

Dakota: I haven’t seen the Red Room (the filming stage) for two and a half months. Everyone protected me from her. I didn't even see any photographs. When I opened the door for the first time, it was a completely different world. There were whips, restraint structures, a spanking bench made exactly to the shape of my body. It was very cool.

Jamie: I learned the knots, clasps, and how to use the whip. This was the first time I had done this with a real person (Dakota).

Dakota: The scenes in this room were definitely the most vulnerable in the film. But it was a very closed set - my mother told me that I had the right to ask for this during filming explicit scenes, so it felt like Jamie, Sam and I were alone in this little world.

Jamie: Some of the activities in the Red Room were uncomfortable. At times, Dakota was wearing almost nothing, and I had to do things with her that I would never do with a woman.

Dakota: It’s quite difficult to film naked, tied to a bed. Then they change shots and you are still naked and tied to the bed. Jamie was the first person to throw a blanket over me.

Jamie: I wanted to protect Dakota because I realized that it might not be easy for her to be naked in these situations. And Sam, as a director, had an amazing ability to make everyone feel relaxed.

Sam: We left anything that was emotionally difficult or sexual in nature until the final weeks of filming. By that time, we had the opportunity to get to know each other so well that we had established the trust necessary to move on. These days on set were calm, but you could definitely feel the tension.

Dakota: There were several painful moments. One time I was injured when he suddenly threw me onto the bed - it hurt like hell. And one day we were filming a scene in Christian's kitchen, and I thought it would be fun to hide in the closet. I pulled the handle, but it was not a real cabinet, and all the decorations fell on me.

Jamie: She's so funny. Not as much as she thinks, but funny. (laughs)

Dakota: The fact that I could laugh with him was great. Sometimes I left filming feeling a little shocked. The drive home from work always helped me get away from it. And a big glass of wine.

Jamie: I have never had such on-screen relationships with other actresses. We respected each other and trusted each other. We must love each other for this in order to work.

About fans, haters, and the countdown to megastardom

Sam: I've become so close to this film that I can predict a lot about what people will like and what they won't. I think we respected the book and understood what the fans wanted to see. But it's also a little different because it's a movie. Of course I'm worried about how the fans will perceive it, it wouldn't be normal if I wasn't nervous.

Jamie: I can already hear: “Oh my God, you are Christian Grey!” And I say: “No, I’m Jamie! I’m an actor.” There may be more of this when the film comes out. I don't think you can prepare for this. You can barricade yourself with sandbags and keep food supplies inside. But I just want to live my life. I have the same friends that I had in early childhood. None of them do what I do, and frankly, none of them care what I do. One thing reassures me is that none of them are going anywhere, no matter what my reputation is or what happens in my career.

Dakota: I'm proud of our film. I strongly disagree with people who think Ana is weak. I think she's actually stronger than him. Everything she does is her choice. If I could, I would be an advocate for women who do whatever they want with their bodies and are not ashamed of what they want, I would be all for it. My mother came for one day (during filming). She's proud of me. But I don't want my family to watch this movie because it's indecent. Or my brothers' friends that I grew up with. I think they would have thought, "Bee." And part of me doesn’t want anyone to see this film at all. Kidding.

Jamie: When my daughter turns 18, I'm not going to tell her, "You should watch dad in Fifty Shades of Gray." It would be better to protect her from seeing her daddy's ass on the big screen.

If you have to ask, that’s billionaire Christian Gray smooth-talking recent college grad Anastasia Steele in E.L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey, the novel that sparked Fifty Shades Fever. Since 2011 the trilogy has sold more than 100 million copies and “Fifty Shades” references have been slapped onto everything from classical music albums to baby onesies (“All my mommy wanted was a night with Mr. Grey”); perhaps not coincidentally, the bedroom practices popularized by the book have gone mainstream too, with bondage clubs popping up at Ivy League schools and sales of Ana’s favorite sex toys skyrocketing. But like it or not-and lots of people don’t-the phenomenon is just getting started. On February 13 Fifty Shades of Gray the film is set to dominate theaters, and its two previously under-the-radar stars, Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, are about to find out how it feels to be bona fide sex symbols.

You may recognize their faces: Johnson, the 25-year-old daughter of actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, made her film debut at only 10 in Crazy in Alabama, directed by her stepdad, Antonio Banderas. She went on to charm audiences with small roles in big pictures like The Social Network and 21 Jump Street, as well as the lead in the critically beloved TV show Ben and Kate. And Dornan, 32, is no stranger to being the Man Women Want. The Belfast, Northern Ireland, native spent 10 years modeling for Dior, Armani, and Calvin Klein, posing shirtless with Kate Moss and in his undies with Eva Mendes. But if you’re tempted to dismiss him as a model who’s “trying” to act, instead of an actor who modeled, his two seasons as a serial killer in the BBC series The Fall will cure you of that notion.

So are they ready? "I don't think anyone can really prepare Jamie and Dakota for what's going to happen when this film comes out," says Fifty Shades' (female!) director, Sam Taylor-Johnson. Taylor-Johnson (no relation to Dakota) says she's "very protective” of both her stars, but even she won't be able to shield them from critics ready to pounce on the material. (Salman Rushdie once proclaimed that Fifty Shades the book "made Twilight look like War and Peace.”) But the Fifty Shades cast and crew are more concerned with pleasing die-hard fans, who congregate on message boards and at book clubs, hotly debating every morsel of news on the film's development, from the last-minute casting of Dornan as Christian (was he a good enough replacement, they debated, for Charlie Hunnam, who dropped out because of scheduling issues?) to Johnson's hair in the trailer ( is it as long as Ana's should be? as dark?

So much speculation! Glamor went in search of the real story of the making of the movie, and in this exclusive, Dornan, Johnson, and Taylor-Johnson took turns divulging the details of their Fifty Shades ride so far. Mr. Gray and Co. will see you now.

ON BECOMING ANASTASIA AND CHRISTIAN

JAMIE: I had to do a lot of work to get in shape because Christian’s someone who’s very anal about that. But it wasn’t six hours a day. You don’t want to turn to your heavily pregnant wife and say, “I’m going to the gym for six hours. Text me if you go into labor.”

DAKOTA: Jamie and I actually shared a trainer. It was important to me that Ana’s body look like that of an active college student. And I was going to be naked, so I wanted to look good. I did a lot of working out and had more waxing than any woman should have!

JAMIE: In that six weeks before filming, my daughter was born. It was just an insane time. For research, one rainy Tuesday evening, I kissed the wife and baby good night and went to watch a dominant-submissive session in a dungeon. The dominant was our sort of adviser on the job. He’d be on hand anytime there was a scene in the Red Room, to say, “You’re doing that wrong.” So I watched him do his thing…. It was quite jovial, a very different approach to how I saw Christian being in the Red Room. I think Christian takes it a bit more seriously.

DAKOTA: I didn’t go to the sex dungeon. I wanted to keep myself distanced from it at first because I wanted Ana’s reaction to certain things to be completely honest and real, like new. But I did a lot of reading about the culture of BDSM. It’s about the ebb and flow of control between two people. To me, there’s something really honest in wanting to completely give up control for just a second.

JAMIE: This whole movement isn't guys tying up girls and spanking them. It’s often the other way around. These really powerful men like Christian Gray are surrounded by yes-men and yes-women all day, and when it goes dark, they want to be told what to do.

DAKOTA: If that’s your thing, great. Whatever blows your skirt up.

DAKOTA: I had way more time to prepare than Jamie did. I have to commend him.

JAMIE: Christian was a massive challenge. I’ve played a couple of sick, sick dudes, serial killers…and characters who don’t treat women the way society deems appropriate. But it’s just TV, movies-it’s not real. I’ve always had a deep respect for women. I have two sisters. My father spent his career as an obstetrician-gynecologist caring for women…. But you have to find something likable in every character you play. I like how driven Christian is. , I don’t think I would like him if he was a real dude and we met.

DAKOTA: I feel like women are so drawn to Christian because he is very elegant and ambitious and smart and strong. I don’t know if I would have the patience that Ana has for him, though.

ON ENTERING THE RED ROOM

DAKOTA: I didn’t see the Red Room for two and a half months. Everyone kept it from me. I didn’t even see any photos. When I opened the door the first time, it was a whole other world. There were floggers, riding crops, and a whipping bench made to the exact shape and height of my body. Which was pretty cool.

JAMIE: I’d learned knots, buckles, how to use a whip.

the first time I did it with an actual person.

DAKOTA: The scenes in that room were definitely the most vulnerable scenes in the movie. But it was a very closed set - my mom told me that it’s my right to ask for that during intimate scenes, so it seemed like they were in this little world together.

DAKOTA: It’s stressful enough to be tied to a bed naked in a scene.

But then they call cut, and you’re still tied to the bed, naked. Jamie would be the first one to throw a blanket over me.

JAMIE: I felt very protective and aware that it probably wasn’t easy for her to be put in those situations, and exposed. And Sam, as a director, has an amazing quality of making everyone feel very relaxed.

SAM: We left anything that was emotionally difficult or of a sexual nature until the last few weeks of filming. By that point we had time to get to know each other, to build that trust, which was important to be able to go into the next realm. Those days on set were calm, but you could definitely feel the tension.


DAKOTA: There were some painful moments. I got whiplash once from him throwing me on the bed; so fucking painful. And I wish we had a gag reel from the shoot. One time we were doing a scene in Christian’s kitchen, and I to hide in a cabinet. I pulled the handle, but it was not a real cabinet. The entire set came down on me.

Despite the many piquant moments in the film “50 Shades of Gray,” Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan are not a couple at all. Moreover, Dakota Johnson herself reported the news: “after such piquant eroticism in the film, we will forever remain friends.”

Photo of Jakota Johnson from the movie "50 Shades of Gray" with Jamie Dornan

What is known about Jamie Dornan’s personal life is that for a long time he was known as a ladies’ man. He briefly dated actress Keira Knightley. Then there was an affair with Lindsay Lohan and Kate Moss, with whom he broke up due to close attention from the press, according to the latest news.

Photo of Keira Knightley and Jamie Dornan

In 2013, Jamie Dornan tied the knot with Colin Farrell's ex-wife, singer Amelia Warner, who are still together to this day. The couple already has two daughters – 5-year-old Dulcie and 2-year-old Amelia. They do not often share personal photos and tell news about their family life. It is now known that the actor is starring in the role of Robin Hood and in 2018 he will delight fans with his participation in 4 films.

Photo of Jamie Dornan with his wife and children

Judging by the latest news, 27-year-old Dacona Johnson, daughter of Melanie Griffith, is not yet married. At the age of 17, she became the face of the MANGO company and played supporting roles for a long time. It is noteworthy that Dakota Johnson is naturally blonde, but for the film “50 Shades of Gray” she had to dye her hair brunette.

In the photo, naturally blonde Dakota Johnson

Looking at how Dakota Johnson looks now, it’s hard to believe the news that at almost 20 years old she underwent compulsory treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. The actress dated Jordie Masterson in 2012, but they broke up after starring in an erotic film, according to recent news reports. For two years, Dakota Johnson dated musician Matthew Hitt, but this union did not last long. It is known that the star of the erotic film is now dating Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin.

Photo of Dakota Johnson with a guy

Dakota Johnson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialdakotajohnson/

Instagram Jamie Dornan: https://www.instagram.com/_jamie_dornan_/

The main characters - shy Anastasia Steele and billionaire seducer Christian Gray - finally decide to take their relationship to the next level. new level having played a wedding. But, as the creators promise, the lovers’ feelings will have to pass another test of strength: uninvited guests from the past will burst into the lives of the newlyweds.

Let us remember that the novel “Fifty Shades of Gray” became an international sensation due to its scandalous content and erotic background. Film adaptations of the spirit of novels E.L. James They convey it quite accurately: the paintings are replete with sex scenes. The actors talk about how difficult such intimate filming is for the leading actors Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in numerous interviews.

But for the promotional tour of the third film in the series, Jamie and Dakota clearly prepared something special for journalists. For example, while Johnson boasts that she has adopted her heroine’s passion for certain BDSM techniques, Dornan, on the contrary, recommends that viewers not repeat some scenes from Fifty Shades Freed.

Jamie Dornan in the movie "Fifty Shades Freed"

In a new interview, Jamie commented on a rumor that the studio allegedly offered him a million dollars if he agreed to appear completely naked. “No, the agreement was 30 million for one of the intimate parts of the body,” Dornan joked. “Actually, no, I was not offered to appear naked for a million dollars.”

“I don’t even know if I would agree to such conditions. My butt flashes in the frame quite often. But that doesn't really bother me. Viewers will also see Dakota's breasts - I would also show mine if I had them. I just thought we didn't need to show everything if it wasn't important to the story. We still don’t make porn, although many people think so,” Jamie Dornan told reporters.

Still from the movie “Fifty Shades Freed”

Still from the movie “Fifty Shades Freed”

Trailer for the film "Fifty Shades Freed"

Perhaps the film “50 Shades of Gray” would not have become so popular if it were not for the excellent work of the main characters, Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. The on-screen romance between Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson attracted a huge number of viewers to cinemas - the film “recaptured” its budget already on the first weekend.

Relationship between Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan

Fans of the film and the main characters, of course, are wondering whether the “chemistry” has transferred from the stage to the actors’ lives, whether Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan are dating, or is it just a matter of acting?

Journalists closely observe the actors and do not hesitate to ask questions, including to the director of the film. Sam Taylor-Johnson decided to create intrigue around the personal lives of Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. He doesn't deny romantic relationship between them, however, does not confirm. Sam Taylor-Johnson said in an interview that the main characters have fun and enjoyment together in everyday life. The ambiguity of his words is reinforced by photographs in which Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan are together. They were captured not only on the set, but also at parties - in the photo the couple seems to be shining, perhaps from mutual love.

Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan - latest news

It is known that Jamie Dornan is married to actress Amelia Warner and they have a little daughter. The married couple spends a lot of time together; Jamie admits that after the birth of his child, he fell in love with his wife even more.

Dakota Johnson periodically changes suitors, who, as a rule, cannot withstand the excitement around their beloved and become initiators.

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There is an opinion that Dakota Johnson looks like Jamie Dornan's wife. Whether this is so is up to the audience to decide, but the wife of the leading actor, a girl who knows firsthand about the acting profession, is not entirely happy with her husband’s participation in erotic scenes. According to some reports, Dornan is even considering refusing to participate in the next sequel.

Is there still a person on the planet who doesn’t know who Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson are? Most likely not, because these actors played the main roles in the mega-popular trilogy “50 Shades of Gray” about the intimate relationship between a student and a sadistic billionaire.

Dakota Johnson: the beginning of a creative journey

The future Shades star was born in Austin, Texas, into a family of famous 90s actors. Her father is known as a serial actor who played mostly supporting roles (Django Unchained), and her mother is a popular Hollywood actress who became recognizable after the release of the film Working Woman. It is worth noting that the girl’s grandmother was a famous actress and model of the last century and was extremely popular with, as they said later, she was his muse.

Naturally, the baby, under parental influence, already knew her path and was actively paving her way to worldwide recognition. A few years later, Dakota's parents separated, and her mother married Antonio Banderas, whom she met on the set of the film. Subsequently, he took custody and patronage of the girl, who from early childhood began to show interest in bohemian life: she briefly studied dancing, but achieved more success in modeling business. Having good external data: spectacular appearance and a beautiful slender figure, the girl was actively in demand among modeling agencies. Johnson also showed considerable interest in cinema.

Movies with Dakota Johnson

The first step on the path to fame as an actress was the film “A Woman Without Rules,” which was directed by the baby’s stepfather himself. Young Dakota did not gain popularity and did not appear on screens for more than ten years after the film's release, deciding to focus on her modeling career.

The film “The Social Network” with the famous handsome Justin Timberlake brought her worldwide recognition, then the girl appeared in the comedy series “Ben and Kate” by Dana Fox, playing main role. The film was a success among television viewers and critics, and Dakota Johnson’s collection of films was supplemented by such popular films as “Macho and Nerd,” “Terribly Handsome” and “Goats.” She appeared in the melodrama “A Little Married,” the short film “All That Glitters,” the drama “Cymbeline” and many others, rapidly moving up to fame and accumulating fan recognition and prestigious awards in her arsenal.

"50 shades of grey"

But the film “Fifty Shades of Gray” based on the novel of the same name by E.L. brought her resounding success and recognition from millions. James. Dakota played a philology student in love with sexy billionaire Christian. Many critics and fans of the erotic novel believed that Johnson was not suitable for the main role, and on this occasion they even wrote a petition for the re-election of a more worthy person. More than twenty thousand people signed, declaring that the actress is not young and attractive enough.

And yet, Dakota played the leading role and became one of the sought-after actresses of our time; after the film was released, viewers and film critics recognized that the girl still has a talent for transformation. Of course, there were some negative reviews about the sensational film, since it began to differ significantly from the novel itself, and explicit episodes, according to experts, replaced the “vanilla” scenes. The actress herself does not think so and believes that she coped with the task perfectly and bed moments did not become a stumbling block for her.

Relationships with men

There are not so many facts about Dakota Johnson's personal life, and this gives the paparazzi a reason to keep a closer eye on the movie star. The girl dated actor Jordan Masterson before filming of “Shades” began: the guy begged her to give up the role and asked her to attend church with him. It was not an easy choice for the girl, but her career became more important than her personal life.

Dakota Johnson unexpectedly began an affair with musician Matthew Heath, but even here the guy could not withstand the pressure of the press, and the couple broke up six months later. So we can say with confidence: filming in an explicit role did not do the girl any good, upsetting her entire personal life.

Jamie Dornan: biography

Born in Ireland in 1982, he grew up in the family of an obstetrician and a housewife. As a child, the actor showed interest in sports, namely golf and rugby. When he turned 16, his mother died of cancer, and the next year his 4 friends died in a car accident: such events left a strong imprint on Jamie, and subsequently he had to turn to a psychologist.

In his hometown of Belfast, he went to college, and even then the makings of an actor appeared: he actively attended a drama club and began to be interested in music; with his best friend David, he created the group Sons of Jim. Due to the guys' inexperience and lack of finances, their careers as musicians failed miserably. Jamie himself says that he loves this world too much to spoil it with his music. In 2008, the group officially ceased to exist.

After graduating from college, the actor entered a local university and soon received a tempting offer from a famous modeling agency. The guy immediately went to London to conquer the world's catwalks; his first photo shoot took place for an advertising catalog in 2002, and the pictures turned out to be quite piquant. Soon, one after another, Jamie signed contracts with famous brands and men's magazines, and worked with brands such as Calvin Klein, Armani, Gap and many others.

The model's career developed at an astonishing speed; his collection of works included photographs with the most popular top models: Dornan was photographed with Kate Moss and Eva Mendes, the latter was very pleased with the work of the Irish handsome man. Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan also gave rise to many rumors about relationships outside film set, but is there any basis in this?

Filmography of the actor

Jamie did not bypass the film industry, but he did not act very much, having appeared in such projects as “Once Upon a Time,” “Flight Home,” and “New Worlds.” Jamie Dornan became recognizable in the film "The Fall", playing the role of a serial killer; by the way, filming took place in his native land - in Ireland. However, he tasted full glory after the release of the film trilogy “50 Shades of Gray”: Dakota Johnson became his partner in the film. Critics did not approve of Jamie Dornan and even awarded him a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor. Despite everything, the film broke box office records and became very popular all over the world. Only after this role did fans of Jamie Dornan begin to enjoy films with his participation of increased interest.

Irish Don Juan

Jamie's personal life has always been quite good, since before marriage he had numerous affairs. He met with Keira Knightley, with whom he was in a relationship for 3 years and claimed that his intentions were the most serious. The couple eventually broke up due to press interference, but thanks to her, he got his first role in the film. Jamie Dornan managed to have an affair even with Kate Moss, Lindsay Lohan, and many other famous ladies were in his bed. Then the actor married a beautiful singer and actress and they had two wonderful daughters - Dulcie and Phoebe.

Rumors around the creative tandem

Gossip will always swirl around this Hollywood couple: the press and tabloids claim that these creative people They are connected not only by filming and a spark ran between them, especially if you watch the film. It's getting interesting: are Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan dating or not?

The guys deny the base rumors, claiming that they have developed warm and friendly relations. Dakota speaks with particular tenderness about Jamie’s wife and considers her an amazing woman; undoubtedly, the girl also became friends with the actor’s children. So, statements about the romance of the stars are another ploy to attract public attention to the last part of the trilogy: the directors themselves decided to create an image of mutual sympathy between Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, going beyond the scope of ordinary friendship.