Dakota Johnson: Between a Love for Acting and a Passion for Producing

On the cover of the new issue of ELLE Brasil (#Volume21) shines Dakota Johnson, an actress who hasn’t left Brazilian cinema screens in recent months.

On the cover of the new issue of ELLE Brasil (#Volume21) shines Dakota Johnson, an actress who hasn’t left Brazilian cinema screens in recent months. Her latest film, “Material Love”, directed by Celine Song, has just finished its theatrical run, and another movie starring her is already on the way: “Love Apart” by Michael Angelo Covino. Interestingly, Dakota not only played the lead role but also served as producer of the film.

“Producing keeps me constantly busy and entertained. I like being more deeply involved in the projects I participate in,” the actress shares in an interview with culture editor Bruna Bittencourt.

Dakota openly admits that her relationship with acting is a mix of love and frustration, but according to her, this is natural for any creative person. She seeks a balance between the art of performance and influence over the filmmaking process, and that’s what makes her professional path so multifaceted.

Her recent projects show that Dakota Johnson knows how to be not only the face on the screen but also a driving force behind the scenes, turning each film into the result of her deep involvement and carefully planned work. For fans, this means that every new role and every new project offers a chance to step into a world where acting and producing meet, creating real cinematic magic.