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Dakota Johnson is an American model and actress with an estimated net worth of $1 million. Her name widely rose to fame when she was selected to play the role of Anastasia Steele in the phenomenal film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey, a global bestselling novel written by E.L. James. With a a total gross earnings of $566 million worldwide, it is considered as the highest earning film of the year as of April 2015. The film's sequel is set to be released in 2016.

Prior to her successful stint as Ana Steele, she has appeared in numerous film and television projects including Crazy in Alabama, The Social Network, 21 Jump Street, The Five-Year Engagement, Ben and Kate, and The Office.

Coming from a family of actors, Dakota Johnson is a third-generation Hollywood actress who debuted in the industry in 1999. She was born Dakota Mayi Johnson on October 4, 1989 in Austin, Texas to Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson. At age 12, her modeling career commenced when she appeared in a photo shoot for Teen Vogue along with the children of other celebrities. In 2006, she inked a contract with the IMG Models.

Earnings & Financial Data

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2014

Salary

Minimum earnings for her appearance in the film "Fifty Shades of Grey"

$250,000