Dakota Johnson’S Relationship Red Flag: No Jerks Allowed

Keeping It Real: Dakota Johnson's Dating Deal Breaker

Dakota Johnson has a straight-to-the-point standard when it comes to relationships. While chatting on TODAY on June 9, the actress, known for her roles in films like "Fifty Shades of Grey," spilled the beans on what she simply won’t tolerate in a partner. Johnson was promoting her new movie, "Materialists," alongside co-star Chris Evans, when the topic of deal breakers came up.

During the interview, host Craig Melvin was curious about what Johnson and Evans would list as their nonnegotiables if they were to describe their perfect partner to a matchmaker. Evans, a known animal lover, quipped, "Must love dogs." Craig pointed out that Johnson certainly fit that criterion. However, it was Johnson’s response that caught everyone off guard with its brevity and humor.

“Like, not an a------,” Johnson declared, leaving the TODAY crew in stitches.

On-Screen Love Triangle and Real-Life Wisdom

In "Materialists," Johnson navigates a complicated love triangle with Chris Evans' character and another played by Pedro Pascal. The film presents Johnson as a matchmaker proficient at finding love for others, but not herself. Talking about her role, Johnson described her character Lucy as intensely focused on her career, often at the expense of her personal life. "She's very focused on other people's hearts and not her own," she noted.

Evans chimed in on the film’s themes, highlighting the shift in social norms around marriage. "Love has kind of devolved into a calculation," he explained, contrasting older values with today's reality where head often outweighs heart. It’s a sentiment that resonates not only with Johnson’s character but also with modern audiences navigating the dating world.

Finding Authenticity in 'Materialists'

The film encourages viewers to seek authenticity over societal expectations. Johnson hopes audiences will reflect on what they truly desire in life. "I would love for people to consider living authentically," she shared, urging introspection over conforming to perceived life paths. Her candid remark about relationship nonnegotiables ties back to this theme of genuineness, on-screen and off.

As Craig Melvin joked, "I hope the matchmaker was watching," Johnson laughed, wrapping up the segment with a light-hearted note. The conversation not only highlighted Johnson’s humorous side but also offered a glimpse into the deeper message behind "Materialists."