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Dakota Johnson: 14 Things You Never Knew About the Woman Behind Anastasia Steele (PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPublished Jun 11, 2015
By Michele Zipp
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She's the daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, and she's our Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades of Grey, but there is so much more to Dakota Johnson than that. Beautiful and talented, Dakota's upbringing (with Antonio Banderas as her step-dad) was certainly different than most, and some facts may surprise you.

While immersed in Hollywood, there is something about Dakota that makes her seem just like you or me. She's down-to-earth, yet has that movie star quality. Though she did work hard, on her own, to get there. (And thanks to the good genes of her mom and dad.) Check out these 14 things you may not have known about Dakota Johnson.

Which fact were you most shocked about?

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She had the best role in 'The Social Network.'

She had the best role in 'The Social Network.'

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She got to kiss Justin Timberlake!

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She's not on Facebook. Or Instagram.
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She's not on Facebook. Or Instagram.

Dakota told Glamour UK: "I was on Facebook until I caught myself being a psycho stalker. That's when I chose to stop." She's not on Instagram either. But look! She's talks on the phone!

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Blonde is her natural hair color.
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Blonde is her natural hair color.

Dakota is a natural blonde like her mom. It's incredible how different she looks with a different hair color. Gorgeous either way.

More from The Stir: Dakota Johnson's Changing Looks: From Little Girl to Leading Lady (PHOTOS)

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She was Miss Golden Globe in 2006.
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She was Miss Golden Globe in 2006.

Back in 2006, Dakota was Miss Golden Globe -- her mom Melanie was also held the honor in 1975 -- making her the first second-generation Miss Golden Globe in history.

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She's in the video for 'Earned It' by The Weeknd. Naked.

She's in the video for 'Earned It' by The Weeknd. Naked.

Well hello Dakota! "Earned It" is only on the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack.

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She has tattoos.
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She has tattoos.

Dakota has some noticeable and some not-so noticeable tattoos. She has this one behind her ear, one on the inside of her arm that says, Acta Non Verba" which is Latin for "Deeds Not Words." She also has swallows on her right shoulder, and one on her foot with stars that says "Look At The Moon."

More from The Stir: Quiz: Which 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Character Are You?

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'Crazy In Alabama' was her Hollywood debut.
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'Crazy In Alabama' was her Hollywood debut.

Dakota's big screen debut came in the 1999 movie Crazy in Alabama, which starred her mom, Melanie Griffith. Dakota and her sister Stella Banderas played their real-life mom's daughters in the film. 

More From The Stir: Dakota Johnson's Changing Looks: From Little Girl to Leading Lady (PHOTOS)

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She likes boys in bands.
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She likes boys in bands.

Dakota is dating Matthew Hitt of the band Drowners. She's also dated Noah Gersh of the band HoneyChild.

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She used a butt double in 'Fifty Shades of Grey.'
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She used a butt double in 'Fifty Shades of Grey.'

Let's make this clear -- Dakota only used a butt double for the close-up of the butt getting flogged. She didn't want to get hit with a belt. Who would? Oh ... nevermind.

More from The Stir: Test Your 'Fifty Shades Darker' Knowledge: Quiz

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Her friends are famous, too.
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Her friends are famous, too.

I'm not sure you can grow up with famous parents and not have famous friends. Dakota is friends with Paris Hilton, the Olsen sisters, as well as models Gigi Hadid and Cara Delevingne (who may be in the next Fifty Shades). Oh and look! Kardashians!

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She went to rehab in 2007.
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She went to rehab in 2007.

When she was just 17 years old, Dakota checked into rehab to help her work out some issues. What a smart kid! Look at her now!

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She played a single mom in short lived TV show 'Ben and Kate.'
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She played a single mom in short lived TV show 'Ben and Kate.'

Dakota has the title role in the short-lived Fox comedy show Ben and Kate.

More from The Stir: Jamie Dornan: 16 Things About the Man Behind Christian Grey That Might Surprise You (PHOTOS)

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'Girls' director turned her down for a role.
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'Girls' director turned her down for a role.

While I would have loved to see her on HBO's Girls, I'm glad that her audition didn't go well enough for her to get the job. Judd Apatow apparently liked her though and recommended her for the role in his friend Nick Stoller's film The Five Year Engagement. All roads lead to ... Grey!

More From The Stir: Jamie Dornan: 16 Things About the Man Behind Christian Grey That Might Surprise You (PHOTOS)

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She was the face and body of Mango Jeans.
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She was the face and body of Mango Jeans.

During her modeling years, Dakota was the face and body for the super cute clothing line Mango.

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