Dakota Johnson reveals her struggles growing up as a celebrity child amidst her parents' turbulent divorce.
Growing up as a celebrity's child isn’t a walk in the park, as Dakota Johnson can attest. Being the offspring of famed actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, Dakota Johnson knows all too well the constant pressure and scrutiny that comes with the territory, particularly when parental strife results in a highly publicized divorce. Here’s the full story.
Dakota Johnson, who gained enormous popularity for her role as Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades of Grey series, followed her parent's career paths into the world of acting, proving her exceptional talent. Nevertheless, life was not without its trials and tribulations for her.
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Amidst her parents’ tumultuous separation, Dakota found herself at the center of relentless media attention, with paparazzi and tabloid stories becoming an everyday ordeal. This overwhelming situation led Dakota to seek professional help at a rehab center, not for substance abuse issues, but to cope with the immense stress she was undergoing.
Back in 2007, at just 17 years old, the actress, known for her role in Persuasion, decided to admit herself to a rehab center to deal with the mental strain induced by the celebrity lifestyle and her parent’s troubling phase. This was not related to any struggles with alcohol or drugs but was a response to the intense and distressing situation she found herself in due to her family’s and her own fame.
Dakota, in a 2014 interview with SHE Magazine, had clarified the circumstances surrounding her rehab visit, saying, “My parents had their own concerns and I was in a position where I had to deal with these adult issues at a very young age. I needed help.”
While the media was rife with speculation about her rehab stay, many reports erroneously linked it to her parents’ own stints in rehab for substance abuse issues. However, Dakota’s reasons were purely due to the overwhelming psychological stress and had nothing to do with substance abuse.
In terms of her professional journey, Dakota Johnson’s next appearance will be in Madame Web, a part of the MCU. Were you aware of these aspects of her life? Feel free to share your thoughts.