Dakota Johnson

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Characters played by Dakota Johnson

Lowen Ashleigh — Verity (2026)

A published author grieving her mother's death and struggling to reach a wider audience. She accepts a publisher's offer to continue Verity Crawford's novel series and moves into Verity's Vermont home, where she discovers a disturbing manuscript. She begins an affair with Verity's husband, Jeremy, and ultimately helps kill Verity before choosing to conceal a letter that casts doubt on what she believes.

Anastasia Steele — Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

College graduate who enters a complex romantic relationship with billionaire Christian Grey.

Lindsey Cyr — Black Mass (2015)

Lindsey Cyr is James 'Whitey' Bulger's longtime girlfriend and the mother of their young son, Douglas Cyr. When Douglas Cyr suffers from Reye syndrome, Lindsey Cyr removes him from life support despite James 'Whitey' Bulger's furious objections, creating a devastating personal conflict.

Amelia Ritter — The Social Network (2010)

Harvard student and social circle acquaintance.

Lucy — Materialists (2025)

Lucy is a former actress who works as a successful matchmaker at Adore in New York City. She manages clients while questioning her own romantic prospects, becomes involved with Harry, and reconnects with John. After helping Sophie following the assault incident, Lucy accepts John's proposal and considers leading Adore's New York office.

Fugazy — 21 Jump Street (2012)

College student or partygoer in background scenes.

Cassandra Webb — Madame Web (2024)

Paramedic with precognitive powers protecting three young women from a deadly fate.

Anastasia Steele — Fifty Shades Darker (2017)

Inexperienced college graduate who becomes entangled in a complex BDSM relationship with a wealthy CEO.

Anita Coleman — Need for Speed (2014)

Anita Coleman is Little Pete Coleman's sister and Tobey Marshall's former girlfriend. By the time Tobey seeks revenge, she is engaged to Dino Brewster, but she discovers Dino's involvement in Little Pete Coleman's death. She gives Tobey the location of Dino's hidden Koenigsegg and ends her relationship with Dino.

Susie — Suspiria (2018)

American ballet student at Markos Dance Academy in 1977 Berlin who uncovers the existence of the Three Mothers witches.

Emily Summerspring — Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)

A hippie guest who arrives at the hotel holding her younger sister, Rose, captive after rescuing her from Billy Lee's cult. She kills Agent Dwight Broadbeck with a shotgun to protect Rose. She is forced into a lethal roulette game by Billy Lee and is executed when she loses.

Alice Kepley — How to Be Single (2016)

Protagonist who moves to New York City to work as a paralegal after breaking up with her college boyfriend. She navigates various dating experiences, including relationships with Tom, David, and Josh, before ultimately choosing independence and self-discovery by traveling alone to see the Grand Canyon sunrise.

Career Overview

Dakota Johnson has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Fifty Shades with 3 titles. Signature works include Verity, Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Freed. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
72
Birth Date
1989-10-04
Birth Place
Austin, Texas, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2315802), public domain (CC0).