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Dakota Johnson is no stranger to the widespread practice of nabbing items from film and TV sets to retain as mementos or souvenirs. Movies and shows are magical. They can be a transcendental experience for most. With every production comes props or set pieces that are specific to the subject matter at hand. Typically, celebrities associated with their respective endeavors take some of these props home as keepsakes.
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Johnson’s filmography is broad, but her career-defining role inFifty Shades of Grey(and its subsequent sequels) ensured that the on-set props would be rather provocative. This didn’t deter the actress from taking home some intriguing items. What is more fascinating is her use of the risqué item she obtained. During a 2015 Twitter Q&A, thePersuasionstar disclosed further details.
Dakota Johnson Revealed Her Biggest Sacrifice
Upon its release,Fifty Shades of Greypresented a premise that was critically panned. However, the film’s commercial success reached unimaginable heights. Against a budget of $40 million, a worldwide box office gross of $569.7 million was amassed. The narrative may not have found favor with the critics. Nonetheless, many people considered the film adaption an elevated rendition of its source material, E. L. James’s novel of the same name.
ForDakota Johnson, starring as Anastasia Steele was a challenging endeavor. The subject matter itself proved to be contentious. DuringGLAMOUR‘s 2015 Twitter Q&A, the actress revealed the biggest sacrifice she ever made:
“To do Fifty Shades [was the biggest sacrifice]. The whole world can see me naked…”
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Johnson’s complex journey throughout theFifty Shadesfilm trilogy entailed certain risks. She handled the trials and tribulations of the controversial role front-on as a competent performer. Her commitment and attention to the endeavor were evident in her ability to tackle a subject that many people may find embarrassing or uncomfortable. While Johnson admitted to having several“cringe-y”moments while filming the movie’s intimate sequences, her on-screen performance never reflected embarrassment, discomfort, or comparable sentiments. That’s how you know she’s good at her craft.
What Dakota Johnson Took From TheFifty Shades of GreySet
In the same Q&A, Johnson was asked to reveal an item she kept from the 2015 erotic romantic drama film’s set. TheCha Cha Real Smoothalum stated that she snagged a flogger and stole some“comfortable”underwear from the set. A flogger is essentially a type of whip. What use could the actress possibly have of the risqué prop? She disclosed that too in her response:
“I do have a flogger in my house. It’s in the garage with dust. […] I stole lots of the underwear. They were comfortable.”
It’s certainly a one-of-a-kind keepsake. What’s even more hilarious is that the prop is gathering dust in the actress’ garage. Regardless, Johnson’s lighthearted statements indicate that she experienced a relatively enjoyable time in production. Despite facing hurdles and committing to an endeavor that entailed“mayhem”most of the time, the actress once affirmed that she doesn’t regret playing Anastasia Steele. We’ll take her word for it.
TheFifty Shadesfilm trilogy is available for streaming on Max.
Source:GLAMOUR
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Debdipta Bhattacharya
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Debdipta Bhattacharya is a content writer at FandomWire, where she has written more than 500 articles on various topics of interest. She possesses a sincere passion for popular culture, anime, film production, and the evolving world of YouTube and streaming culture which has allowed her to be a devoted and well-informed writer. Debdipta holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. She has honed her skills and expertise in content writing with over two years of experience and strives to learn and grow daily.
