Dakota Johnson, known for her roles in films like "Fifty Shades of Grey," recently shared details about a period of financial hardship she experienced early in her career. According to Johnson, her father, actor Don Johnson, stopped providing financial support after she chose not to attend college despite being accepted into Juilliard.
"[My father said] 'If you go to college, I'll pay for your college,'" Johnson explained in an interview. "And I was like, 'Yeah, but I don't want to go to college.'" When she decided against higher education, her father responded by cutting her off financially.
This experience became a turning point for Johnson. Forced to become self-sufficient, she focused on her acting career. This period of struggle, she said, motivated her to work harder and ultimately led to her breakthrough roles. Johnson emphasized that the experience, while challenging, taught her the importance of financial independence and resilience in a competitive industry.
Dakota Johnson Faced Financial Hardship After Dad Stopped Support
Actress Dakota Johnson revealed she faced financial difficulties after her father, actor Don Johnson, stopped providing financial support. This happened after she decided not to attend college after being accepted to Juilliard. Johnson says this experience motivated her to pursue acting more seriously and ultimately led to her breakthrough. She discusses how this challenge shaped her early career.