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17.06.2019

Despite the many piquant moments in the film “50 Shades of Gray,” Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan are not a couple at all. Moreover, Dakota Johnson herself reported the news: “after such piquant eroticism in the film, we will forever remain friends.”

Photo of Jakota Johnson from the movie "50 Shades of Gray" with Jamie Dornan

It is known that Jamie Dornan worked for a long time as a model for fashion brands Armani, Dior, Calvin Klein and Boss. But real popularity, as reported in latest news, came to him after the role of Christian Gray in the erotic trilogy with Dakota Johnson.

What is known about Jamie Dornan’s personal life is that for a long time he was known as a ladies’ man. He briefly dated actress Keira Knightley. Then there was an affair with Lindsay Lohan and Kate Moss, with whom he broke up due to close attention from the press, according to the latest news.

Photo of Keira Knightley and Jamie Dornan

In 2013, Jamie Dornan tied the knot with Colin Farrell's ex-wife, singer Amelia Warner, who are still together to this day. The couple already has two daughters – 5-year-old Dulcie and 2-year-old Amelia. They don't share often personal photos and tell news about their family life. It is now known that the actor is starring in the role of Robin Hood and in 2018 he will delight fans with his participation in 4 films.

Photo of Jamie Dornan with his wife and children

Judging by the latest news, 27-year-old Dacona Johnson, daughter of Melanie Griffith, is not yet married. At the age of 17 she became the face of MANGO. long time played supporting roles. It is noteworthy that Dakota Johnson is naturally blonde, but for the film “50 Shades of Gray” she had to dye her hair brunette.

In the photo, naturally blonde Dakota Johnson

Looking at how Dakota Johnson looks now, it’s hard to believe the news that at almost 20 years old she underwent compulsory treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. The actress dated Jordie Masterson in 2012, but they broke up after starring in an erotic film, according to recent news reports. For two years, Dakota Johnson dated musician Matthew Hitt, but this union did not last long. It is known that the star of the erotic film is now dating Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin.

Photo of Dakota Johnson with a guy

Dakota Johnson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialdakotajohnson/

Instagram Jamie Dornan: https://www.instagram.com/_jamie_dornan_/

“50 Shades of Gray” is one of the most high-profile premieres of this year. Even with an R rating, the film earned $570 million worldwide, making back its budget (40 million) in its first weekend. Of course, the film would not have been so successful if it were not for the explosive chemistry between the main characters: Anastasia Steele and Christian Gray. Was this chemistry real? Was the passion on screen a reflection of the real-life relationship between Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson? Or is it all about acting?

Since the film was released, journalists from various publications have been closely following the acting duo Dornan-Johnson.

Director Sam Taylor-Johnson does not deny the romantic relationship between the main actors of his film.

In an interview with USA Today, Sam answered questions about the duo's relationship very ambiguously. Here are a few phrases from the interview:

“Everyone loves gossip. Much of what is being said is absolutely absurd. The truth is that they have fun and enjoyment together.”

“I don’t know what was expected of them. Probably many see them as another Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson"

“It was a movie. Job. They got along well with each other"

The ambiguity of the director’s statements further increased the press’s interest in the acting duo. Everyone was sure that these two were united by something more than just a business relationship. All that was needed was some small confirmation. For example, photos from filming. And we got it:

The photo shows Dakota Johnson tightly hugging Jamie Dornan. And this is clearly not a still from the film. But what is the nature of these hugs?

The next shot is from a cocktail party. The pair of Dakota and Jamie simply shine compared to the rest of the crowd. What is between them if not love?

Photo shoot of Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan for the USA Today newspaper.

Dornan is married and Johnson is in a relationship

But let's step back a little from guesswork and look at the facts. It's no secret that Jamie Dornan is happily married to English actress Amelia Warner. In addition, they have a little daughter. Dakota Johnson is dating the guitarist of the indie band The Drowners, Matthew Hitt (More details:). What is the probability that these two crossed the line?

Did Johnson break up with her boyfriend for Dornan?

But the fact of the matter is that last December this version became a little blurry. Dakota Johnson broke up with her boyfriend. This was evidenced numerous photos, taken before and after December. At first, the actress was often spotted accompanied by a guy, but starting in December, they were no longer seen together.

Fans of the film immediately picked up the news. But as soon as 50 Shades of Gray hit theaters, Johnson and Hitt rekindled their relationship. According to rumors, there wasn’t even a breakup. The couple only suspended their relationship due to both being busy at work: Hitt was on tour, and Johnson was waiting for the premiere of the film. However, just about a week ago a very interesting article appeared on the Yibada website. It said that after the couple's reunion, Dakota Johnson spends significantly more time alone or with her friends than with her boyfriend.

Dornan is happily married: true or false?

As for married couple Dornan-Warner, there is no evidence that the marriage is struggling. IN Lately Dornan is all his free time spends with his wife and little daughter. Numerous photos on the Internet confirm this.

“I’m even more in love with her now than at the beginning of our relationship,” the actor said in an interview with the Belfast Telefraph.

Nevertheless, it is worth mentioning the fact that Dornan's wife was not very happy with the erotic scenes in which her husband participated. For some time there was even talk that Dornan was considering giving up his role in the sequel. Actually, for this reason, the filming of the film was postponed.

And here is a clip of the filming process with the participation of Dakota and Jamie Dornan:

Can the Dornan-Warner marriage survive two entire films? We will get the answer to this question over time. In the meantime, in his interview with the Inquisitr, Jamie Dornan answered the question about romantic interest in Johnson directly: “No.” Although, in other interviews he spoke very well of his co-star:

“It’s easy to find a common language with her. She's very sweet"

“We had an immediate connection. If we didn't like each other, I wouldn't be cast in the role. But the producers decided that we would work together. And we really worked together. We have established friendly relations"

Dakota Johnson's remarks sound even sweeter:

"It was amazing. By then we had tried many candidates. He was so calm but funny at the same time. He easily picked up on all my jokes and that meant a lot to me."

Together or not?

Not yet. But is this possible in the future? Why not. It is obvious that there was some kind of chemistry between the actors. Whether they will be able to contain her for two whole films - time will tell.

Perhaps the film “50 Shades of Gray” would not have become so popular if it were not for the excellent work of the main characters, Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. The on-screen romance of Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson attracted to cinemas great amount viewers - the film “recaptured” its budget already on the first weekend.

Relationship between Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan

Fans of the film and the main characters, of course, are wondering whether the “chemistry” has transferred from the stage to the actors’ lives, whether Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan are dating, or is it just a matter of acting?

Journalists closely observe the actors and do not hesitate to ask questions, including to the director of the film. Sam Taylor-Johnson decided to create intrigue around the personal lives of Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. He doesn't deny romantic relationship between them, however, does not confirm. Sam Taylor-Johnson said in an interview that the main characters are fun and pleasant together and ordinary life. The ambiguity of his words is reinforced by photographs in which Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan are together. They were captured not only on the set, but also at parties - in the photo the couple seems to be shining, perhaps from mutual love.

Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan - latest news

It is known that Jamie Dornan is married to actress Amelia Warner and they have a little daughter. The married couple spends a lot of time together; Jamie admits that after the birth of his child, he fell in love with his wife even more.

Dakota Johnson periodically changes suitors, who, as a rule, cannot withstand the excitement around their beloved and become initiators.

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There is an opinion that Dakota Johnson looks like Jamie Dornan's wife. Whether this is so is for the audience to decide, but the performer's wife leading role- a girl who knows firsthand about the acting profession is not entirely happy with her husband’s participation in erotic scenes. According to some reports, Dornan is even considering refusing to participate in the next sequel.

The main characters - shy Anastasia Steele and billionaire seducer Christian Gray - finally decide to take their relationship to the next level. new level having played a wedding. But, as the creators promise, the lovers’ feelings will have to pass another test of strength: they will burst into the lives of the newlyweds uninvited guests from past.

Let us recall that the novel “Fifty Shades of Gray” became an international sensation due to its scandalous content and erotic background. Film adaptations of the spirit of novels E.L. James They convey it quite accurately: the paintings are replete with sex scenes. The actors talk about how difficult such intimate filming is for the leading actors Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in numerous interviews.

But for the promotional tour of the third film in the series, Jamie and Dakota clearly prepared something special for journalists. For example, while Johnson boasts that she has adopted her heroine’s passion for certain BDSM techniques, Dornan, on the contrary, recommends that viewers not repeat some scenes from Fifty Shades Freed.

Jamie Dornan in the movie "Fifty Shades Freed"

In a new interview, Jamie commented on a rumor that the studio allegedly offered him a million dollars if he agreed to appear completely naked. “No, the agreement was 30 million for one of the intimate parts of the body,” Dornan joked. “Actually, no, I was not offered to appear naked for a million dollars.”

“I don’t even know if I would agree to such conditions. My butt flashes in the frame quite often. But that doesn't really bother me. Viewers will also see Dakota's breasts - I would also show mine if I had them. I just thought we didn't need to show everything if it wasn't important to the story. We still don’t make porn, although many people think so,” Jamie Dornan told reporters.

Still from the movie “Fifty Shades Freed”

Still from the movie “Fifty Shades Freed”

Trailer for the film "Fifty Shades Freed"

- Jamie, looking back, how do you evaluate your long “journey” of almost four years?

Indeed, the film “Fifty Shades of Gray” was released in 2015, and was filmed in 2014. During this time I gained invaluable experience and, of course, grew as an actor. Well, of course, it’s nice to be involved in something that many people like.


- Fifty Shades of Gray was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. What do you think director James Foley brought to the film that was new compared to the first film?

It probably wouldn't have been easy for James to jump on a train that had already left the station. Nevertheless, he succeeded: he respected what his predecessor did, and at the same time made his own movie. In a situation where you're picking up another person's work, you have to be extremely sensitive, and James did a great job with that.


- In the first two films, the relationship between the main characters - Christian Gray and Anastasia Steele - was very difficult. How do they develop in the new film?

You could say they are moving into a more positive direction. Since Dakota Johnson's and my characters are now married, they look more and more like a regular married couple. But this does not mean that their life becomes more boring. As you might guess, the love of the heroes is being tested again.

Firstly, marriage itself is a considerable challenge for lovers - I think married people understand what I’m talking about. And secondly, the feelings of the characters are repeatedly tested for strength thanks to the author of the script. (Laughs.) For example, when he goes on stage former boss Anastasia Jack Hyde romantic plot clearly veers towards a thriller.


- So the viewer can expect a lot of action?

Exactly. Although the shooting of the second and third films was carried out in parallel, working on the film “Fifty Shades Freed” was more interesting for me. In it, the action develops more rapidly, there are scenes of car racing, fights... It cannot be said that I had so many fights and chases, but it was not without pleasure that I threw fellow actors around me and did various stunts.


- In the film “Fifty Shades of Gray” Christian tried to control Anastasia in everything, in the film “Fifty Shades Darker” she is already dictating her terms to him. Who controls the situation in the third picture?

We can say that the heroes have come together in the middle and are balancing, trying to achieve the compromise that is required from lovers family life. Roughly speaking, they are trying to work as a team, and not fight for dominance.



- If there was no special chemistry between Dakota and me, we would not be able to play the special relationship that binds our heroes. Still from the film "Fifty Shades Freed". Photo courtesy of UPI Russia


- Is your character different from the Christian we saw in the first two films?

I would say that he has become more understanding, more humane, or something... Compared to the first picture, where Christian’s thoughts and actions were difficult to understand, now we have an open book in front of us.

For any actor, such a role is a unique challenge. The difficulty was that, on the one hand, it was necessary to play a sort of distant and cold type, accustomed to controlling everything around him, and on the other hand, a charming guy who is liked by others.


- What can you say about the heroine - Anastasia has changed a lot since the movie “Fifty Shades of Gray”?

She finally matured, found her voice and became strong, independent woman who makes her own decisions. It becomes clear that Anastasia really loves Christian. In a word, she is now not the unrequited lamb that she was before, and Christian accepts this, since he also truly loves her.


- What else interesting characters appear in the film Fifty Shades Freed?

One of the main ones is Jack Hyde. Viewers met him in the film Fifty Shades Darker, but in new picture he gives a real shake-up to the main characters and becomes a source of drama and action. Eric Johnson is very good in this role, and he is also taller than me, which is annoying. (Laughs.)

Another character is Gia Matteo (played by Arielle Kebbel), a designer who works on the interior of Christian's new home. She openly flirts with my hero, which causes outbursts of jealousy in Anastasia. But Christian reacts calmly to this situation - he is really happy with Anastasia.


- I heard that you became very good friends with the performer of the role of Anastacia. This is true?

We adore each other. If Dakota and I didn't have the special chemistry between us, we wouldn't be able to play the special relationship that binds our characters. We went all this way together, and now that filming has come to an end, we remain great friends. I am confident that we will continue to support each other. After all, this work greatly influenced not only our careers, but also ourselves. The thread that connects us cannot be broken so easily. It's forever.


With his wife and daughter Dulcie (London, 2015). Photo: Legion Media


- Did such a warm relationship help you during the filming of erotic scenes?

And how! The passion that literally burned Christian and Anastasia in the first two films does not wane. On the contrary, it becomes even stronger. It seems these guys are insatiable, they can't go a day without sex.

Erotic scenes are very difficult for actors - acting in them makes you feel very vulnerable. Here you need absolute trust in your partner. And if in the film “Fifty Shades of Gray” Dakota and I were just getting to know each other, our relationship was just gaining momentum, but then we already felt each other well. We even managed to laugh sometimes, which made the work much easier.

In general, there were many moments on set that caused laughter. I remember we couldn’t stop laughing while filming the wedding scene. We suddenly realized that the guy who was in the elevator with us in the first film was now sitting in the front row at the wedding ceremony. For some reason we thought this was very funny. Dakota and I often made each other laugh.

And that’s great: it’s hard to work when everything around you is too serious. Life is short, and you need to have time to enjoy it. Of course, you should approach your work with all responsibility, but it would also be nice to enjoy it. We are actors, and our main task is to entertain people. How can you do this if you don’t treat yourself with humor? In principle, this applies to any profession. My father, for example, is a surgeon, but he is one of the funniest people I have ever met.


- Was there anything on the set that was particularly memorable?

First of all, as I already said, we were shooting two films at the same time. In my opinion, this has made everyone's life much easier. film crew. You know that for six months you need to abandon everything and concentrate entirely on work. This helps save not only time and money, but also energy.

Another bonus is a trip to France, where the heroes go on their honeymoon. The shooting schedule was not very strict, so we had enough free time. Dakota and I and the other actors used it to wander around Paris and Nice, swim in the sea and even go water skiing. Those were wonderful days.

Jamie Dornan


Family:
wife - Amelia Warner, actress; daughters - Dulcie (4 years old) and Elva (2 years old)


Career:
model, musician, actor. Worked as a model famous brands, played in British group Sons of Jim. How the actor made his debut in Sofia Coppola's film
"Marie Antoinette" (2006). He starred in the series Once Upon a Time, The Fall, the films Anthropoid, etc. He became famous for his role as the rich man Christian Gray in the films Fifty Shades of Gray and Fifty Shades Darker.