Dakota Johnson’s Hottest Looks Ever: Photos of the ‘Fifty Shades’ Actress

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October 4, 2025 5:55AM EDT

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains nudity.) Dakota Johnson poses at the Opening Green Carpet for the 21st Zurich Film Festival at Kongresshaus on September 25, 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for ZFF)

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Dakota Johnson has showed off some incredible looks at events over the years. Here are some of our favorites.

Dakota Johnson has solidified herself as one of Hollywood’s most effortlessly stylish stars. Born into fame as the daughter of actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, Dakota quickly carved her own path in the industry, skyrocketing to stardom after her breakout role in Fifty Shades of Grey. Since then, she’s become a red carpet staple known for her timeless elegance, daring fashion choices, and understated confidence.

Over the years, Dakota has delivered countless iconic looks, from the shimmering Gucci gowns she’s worn at the Oscars and Venice Film Festival to the sleek, minimalist ensembles she favors off duty. Whether she’s turning heads in couture on the carpet or rocking vintage jeans and a tee in New York, her style always exudes effortless cool.

Most recently, Dakota made waves promoting Madame Web (2024) and Materialists (2025), proving once again that she’s as fashion-forward as she is fearless.

Ready for more? Check out all her best here.

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Dakota Johnson at 2023 Toronto International Film Festival

Dakota Johnson at 2023 Toronto International Film Festival — Dakota Johnson looked gorgeous in this sheer floral dress at the ‘Daddio’ premiere at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto during the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2023.

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Dakota Johnson at Gucci Fashion Show In Milan

Dakota Johnson at Gucci Fashion Show In Milan — Dakota Johnson arrived at the Gucci Fashion Show during Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 24, 2023 in a sexy all-black ensemble. The actress wore a barely-there sheer bodysuit by Gucciunderneath a textured mini skirt and blazer set. Knee-high boots and a studded bag upped the edginess of the fun outfit.

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Dakota Johnson Films ‘Daddio’

Dakota Johnson Films ‘Daddio’ — Dakota Johnson had platinum blonde tresses while filming a scene for her movie Daddio with Sean Penn in New Jersey on Dec. 20, 2022. In the scene, she was bundled up in a leather jacket and scarf, looking like she was on her way out of town. The movie is billed as a story about a woman’s cab ride from JFK and her conversation with the taxi driver about the important relationships in their lives.

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Dakota Johnson at the Tribeca Film Festival

Dakota Johnson at the Tribeca Film Festival — Dakota Johnson at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York. She was attending the ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’ premiere.

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Dakota Johnson at the 2019 Governors Awards

Dakota Johnson at the 2019 Governors Awards — Dakota Johnson attends the Governors Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 2019. Dakota looked stunning in a Brandon Maxwell white gown.

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Dakota Johnson Highlights Her Waist In Sheer Dior

Dakota Johnson Highlights Her Waist In Sheer Dior — Seductive yet sweet, Dakota Johnson looks like the queen of the night in this black ballgown from Dior. The sheer bodice and full tulle skirt nicely balance one another at the premiere of ‘The Friend’ at the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada on Sept. 6, 2019.

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Dakota Johnson Shows Off A Hint Of Abs

Dakota Johnson Shows Off A Hint Of Abs — Peek-a-boo! Dakota Johnson’s trim waist and toned abs can be seen underneath a cropped V-cut blazer from Allessandra Rich, which she pairs with the designer’s long pencil skirt. The actress is seen strutting into the Build Speaker Series in a pair of Saint Laurent heels in New York City on Aug. 7, 2019.

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Dakota Johnson Looks Lovely In Saint Laurent

Dakota Johnson Looks Lovely In Saint Laurent — Dakota Johnson is oh so pretty in this feminine mini dress from Saint Laurent, a custom piece embellished with sequins in the shape of florals and birds. The birds are a wink to this film screening of ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’, which Dakota attends at the ArcLight Cinemas in Los Angeles on Aug. 1, 2019!

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Dakota Johnson Looks Flirty In Cherries

Dakota Johnson Looks Flirty In Cherries — Cherries are always a sassy print, and they add an extra layer of fun to Dakota Johnson’s navy corset and gaucho pants set from Gucci! She wears the designer ensemble to the 34th Film Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 23, 2019.

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Dakota Johnson Looks Elegant In Gucci Satin

Dakota Johnson Looks Elegant In Gucci Satin — Dakota Johnson looks like a vintage darling with rich brunette waves falling onto the plunging neckline of her baby blue satin dress from Gucci. She wears the custom piece at the closing ceremony of the Marrakech International Film Festival in Morocco on Dec. 8, 2018.

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Dakota Johnson Spices Up The ‘Suspiria’ Premiere

Dakota Johnson Spices Up The ‘Suspiria’ Premiere — Dakota Johnson sizzles in this red hot wrap dress at the premiere of ‘Suspiria’ in Los Angeles on Oct. 24, 2018. Dakota completes the look with a pair of black strappy heels — the actress looks ready to waltz out of the premiere at onto a dance floor in Havana!

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Dakota Johnson Stuns In a Form-Fitting Givenchy Dress

Dakota Johnson Stuns In a Form-Fitting Givenchy Dress — This Givenchy dress, which features a lone lace sleeve, highlights Dakota Johnson’s beautiful curves as she makes her way to the set of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2018. A dangling necklace brings extra attention to the dress’s plunging neckline!

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Dakota Johnson Delivers Retro Vibes In A Ganni Dress

Dakota Johnson Delivers Retro Vibes In A Ganni Dress — With its polka dot print and A-line cut, this Ganni dress pays tribute to mid-mod style! Dakota Johnson rocks the retro-inspired piece at the premiere for ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ in New York on Sept. 27, 2018.

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Dakota Johnson Is An Art Deco Dream

Dakota Johnson Is An Art Deco Dream — As Lana Del Rey would say, you look so art deco! Dakota Johnson reminds us of the glitz, glam and pretty fabrics of the ’20s in this crinkled pink dress from Gucci, embellished with shimmery silver stars, at the LACMA: Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles on Nov. 4, 2017.

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Dakota Johnson Channels Glamour At A Gucci Show

Dakota Johnson Channels Glamour At A Gucci Show — Front row seats only for Dakota Johnson! The actress fits in with the couture crowd of Florence (yet also looks ready to go on vacation) in this floral maxi dress for the Gucci Cruise 2018 show at The Palazzo Pitti palace on May 29, 2017.

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Dakota Johnson Shines In Gucci Sequins

Dakota Johnson Shines In Gucci Sequins — We’re going to use a line from Rihanna to say that Dakota Johnson shines brighter than a diamond in this sequined dress from Gucci! An underlayer of white tulle adds depth to the dress, which Dakota wears to the premiere of ‘Suspiria’ on Oct. 16, 2018.

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Dakota Johnson Is A Chic Guest At A Cartier Watch Launch

Dakota Johnson Is A Chic Guest At A Cartier Watch Launch — A luxury watch event calls for your chicest evening wear, and Dakota Johnson answers in this flowy black dress from Shaina Mote! She appropriately wears a gold watch for the ‘Panthere de Cartier’ watch launch in Los Angeles on May 5, 2017.

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Dakota Johnson Layers On The Ruffles

Dakota Johnson Layers On The Ruffles — Dakota Johnson takes dimensions and textures to the extreme in this Gucci gown, which she paired with Cartier jewelry for the Met Gala on May 1, 2017. The theme of the gala is ‘Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons.’

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Dakota Johnson Goes Braless In Dior

Dakota Johnson Goes Braless In Dior — No bra, no problem. Dakota Johnson keeps it simple with a bold red lip to match her ruffled Dior dress for the EE BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House in London on Feb. 14, 2016. We don’t think it was a coincidence that Dakota is wearing all that red on Valentine’s Day!

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Dakota Johnson Makes A Statement In A Satin Jumpsuit

Dakota Johnson Makes A Statement In A Satin Jumpsuit — Every CEO and boss lady should own a satin dress in her closet! Dakota Johnson wears one here in black, a piece from Calvin Klein, for the ELLE Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 19, 2015.

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Dakota Johnson Shimmers In Gucci

Dakota Johnson Shimmers In Gucci — Dakota Johnson takes her affinity for Gucci to the red carpet in the designer’s shimmery silver, grey and black gown at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 7, 2018. The actress matches the sequins on her dress with silver bangles and earrings from Nirav Modi.

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Dakota Johnson Shoots A ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ Scene In A Yellow Bikini

Dakota Johnson Shoots A ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ Scene In A Yellow Bikini — Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson film beach scenes for ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ on location in sunny Nice, a seaside city in France. Dakota shows off her equally impressive body in a two piece yellow bikini and a pair of shades.

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Dakota Johnson Sizzles In A Backless Dress

Dakota Johnson Sizzles In A Backless Dress — The sexual tension is tangible between Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) and Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) in this scene in ‘Fifty Shades Freed’, the final movie in the ‘Fifty Shades’ trilogy that was released in 2018. Christian’s hands linger on Dakota’s back, dressed in a backless silver dress.

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Dakota Johnson Wears Sheer Dress To Green Carpet Fashion Awards

Dakota Johnson Wears Sheer Dress To Green Carpet Fashion Awards — Dakota Johnson’s eclectic fashion risk that paid off! The actress looks gorgeous in this sheer crinkle dress, fastened with silver spaghetti straps, at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards during Milan Fashion Week on Sept. 24, 2017.

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Dakota Johnson Looks Lovely At The Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Dakota Johnson Looks Lovely At The Vanity Fair Oscar Party — Dakota Johnson’s peachy lips complement the salmon satin bow on her black gown at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Los Angeles on Feb. 26, 2016. The actress lays low in the accessory department, and carries a modest gold clutch.

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Dakota Johnson Gets Caught In The Moment On ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

Dakota Johnson Gets Caught In The Moment On ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ — We can hear the satisfying sigh through our computer screen! Anastasia Steele (played by Dakota Johnson) gets tangled in Christian Grey’s (Jamie Dornan) ripped arms during a steamy moment in ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’, which was released in 2015.

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Dakota Johnson Drops Jaws At The ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Premiere

Dakota Johnson Drops Jaws At The ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Premiere — Dakota Johnson fans out her nude dress at the premiere of ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ in Los Angeles on Feb. 2, 2017. Her maroon nails and lips fit the theme of the movie’s title!

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Dakota Johnson’s Character Lounges In Christian Grey’s Shirt

Dakota Johnson’s Character Lounges In Christian Grey’s Shirt — Anastasia Steele (played by Dakota Johnson) daydreams about Christian Grey in his dress shirt in ‘Fifty Shades Darker’, which hit theaters in 2017. Her lacy black underwear is peeking out underneath the shirt!

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Dakota Johnson Is Pretty In Pink

Dakota Johnson Is Pretty In Pink — A pink sheath dress lightly hugs Dakota Johnson’s curves at the premiere of ‘Black Mass’ amid the 72nd Venice Film Festival in Italy on Sept. 5, 2015. She also draws attention to her face with a deep red lip and dangling earrings!

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Dakota Johnson Looks Elegant In An Asymmetrical Gown

Dakota Johnson Looks Elegant In An Asymmetrical Gown — Red is Dakota Johnson’s color! The actress matches the Oscars red carpet in a one-shoulder Saint Laurent gown on Feb. 22, 2015. She matches the silver accent on her shoulder with Forevermark diamonds!

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Dakota Johnson Is An Ethereal Beauty In A Long White Gown

Dakota Johnson Is An Ethereal Beauty In A Long White Gown — Dakota Johnson pulls of a flowy white gown — a red carpet classic — for the premiere of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ in London on Feb. 12, 2015. She wears her hair in Anastasia Steele’s iconic ‘do — straight, with shaggy bangs!

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Dakota Johnson Is A Knockout In A Strapless Silver Gown

Dakota Johnson Is A Knockout In A Strapless Silver Gown — One moment, we’re doing a double take. Dakota Johnson shows off major leg in Chanel Haute Couture’s glitzy silver gown at the 2015 Golden Globe Awards, hosted at the Beverly Hilton hotel.

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Dakota Johnson Is The Image Of Sophistication In A Straight Black Gown

Dakota Johnson Is The Image Of Sophistication In A Straight Black Gown — Powerful and sexy! Dakota Johnson is a force not to mess with in a black long-sleeved gown at the world premiere of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ at the 2015 Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin.

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Dakota Johnson Dazzles In A Disco Mini Dress

Dakota Johnson Dazzles In A Disco Mini Dress — Dakota Johnson looks like a disco queen in winged eyeliner and a silver panel dress while taking a stroll in New York City on May 4, 2015. Dakota burst out into the scene that year with the release of the first ‘Fifty Shades’ movie.

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21st Zurich Film Festival

21st Zurich Film Festival — Dakota Johnson poseing at the Opening Green Carpet for the 21st Zurich Film Festival at Kongresshaus on September 25, 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland.

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