Dakota Johnson: Jamie Dornan And I Were ‘Forced Into Being Best Friends' | TODAY

TODAY’s Natalie Morales talks with “Fifty Shades Darker” stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson at a masquerade ball that doubles as the world premiere of the steamy new film. “I think we were kind of forced into being best friends,” Johnson says of herself and Dornan, adding that her life “has changed exponentially” as a result of the film franchise.
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Dakota Johnson: Jamie Dornan And I Were ‘Forced Into Being Best Friends' | TODAY

[@Anna-mm3dy]

The beard goes the hair grows. The hair goes the beard grows.

[@nikkuunpredictable4380]

Anna S 😂😂😂

[@profzakaria6301]

That how we men do it

[@nadinemoudni]

I would prefer the beard goes and the hair grows..

[@isaacdorue]

It's about balance.

[@sumaiasultana3139]

That kinda balance it i guess!?

[@folkloreswift1549]

Dakota is so amazing. She is pretty & witty 👌 They couldn't have had a better Ana

[@sandrabeaton7689]

Yuce Kedi ,I think she's great.if your a girk, do you think you could do a better job.

[@harrietbullock1102]

Tbh considerimg the material JD & DJ were given they did a pretty good job. I think she has the perfect balance of innocence and sexiness.

[@enigmaticwaters]

Harriet Bullock you just made me realise that their initials are the opposite of each other's

[@johnny63ism]

I agree, she was old for this role. Anna should look younger then Christian

[@chihuahua7887]

natali dep - Dakota DOES look younger than JD - see her and Jamie filming in France - Dakota in her yellow bikini and all the vids of her an JD in France ... and everywhere else - there's no doubt - looking much younger ... and, she's beautiful!

[@a.zeinab]

For me Dakota and Jamie are the sweetest due ever.. They're so cute.. 💗❤

[@esraagalal757]

zei nab He's married and has 2 children dude!

[@nancysuarez9303]

Esraa Galal And what your point? He 's no can acting with her because is married? you're so dumb😴

[@esraagalal757]

Nancy Suarez Have u ever noticed that i said how he can have a relationship with her not acting with her? are u blind? so who's the dumb now?

[@esraagalal757]

Nancy Suarez Prove ur eng first then say i'm a dumb

[@nancysuarez9303]

Esraa Galal Because you said he's married bla bla what this is?they 're friends! and you obvious a fan of his marriege ..

[@angies7202]

Jamie is the perfect Christian Grey 👌charming smile 😊..shining eyes 😍he's the one ☝️😍

[@theclassicalgirl]

Angie S yesssss

[@nancysuarez9303]

Free mind And Dakota is the perfect Anastasia Steele 😍😍😍

[@angies7202]

Nancy Suarez yes of course 👍😍

[@asvsvsvvsvvv5873]

watch hehre

[@CC927]

And also when he puts on the American accent,major orgasmic meltdown.

[@addictedtothebold]

I don't know why men seem to be into having a beard that's longer than their head hair.

[@user-cq1hz7pi2d]

AaronP11 because it's hot

[@doula2010]

he has short hair because he was working on a movie that required it along with the full beard.

[@popurm]

cuz it grows faster.

[@jenniferseabury5389]

I personally do not care for beards. Moustaches are o.k.. But beards are to much facial hair.

[@iBeFloe]

Balance lol

[@lisamarie7278]

Dakota is the perfect Anna

[@sophdollsubs7047]

Lisa Marie *ana

[@JordanSullivanadventures]

Interviewer: "Why do people like 50 Shades of Grey?" Jamie: "Oh it's the characters."

[@Jannbright24]

The storyline

[@Christian_Luczejko]

2:15 Dakota losing it at the words “fill” and “cocky” was so good.

[@pinkybubbas747]

I wonder why Dakota laughed while James Foley's speaking :D

[@dulcecerez0]

theblakc parade I think it had something to do with the "cocky" innuendo 😂😂

[@BROWNGIRL20thcentury]

Because she's goofy(Not a bad thing)

[@yolandahoward9634]

Tiffiney Lewis Yea I think they're both goofy.

[@bd673]

2:13 "fill fans expectations"

[@mminslyrics8620]

I thinks is bc of the "Fill fan expectations" line. You know, they always has this sexual connotations.

[@sueshivers5120]

A quote from Gillian Anderson, a co star of Jamie Dornan, which seems so relevant about Dakota and Jamie: “Well, it seems to me that the best relationships - the ones that last - are frequently the ones that are rooted in friendship. You know, one day you look at the person and you see something more than you did the night before. Like a switch has been flicked somewhere. And the person who was just a friend is... suddenly the only person you can ever imagine yourself with.”

[@daphnefrlima]

I was missing funny Dakota in the interviews and then I saw her laughing with something. I laughed so hard and I don't even know why. Hahahahahahahahaha!

[@chriswhamilton]

I always get the feeling they really dislike each other.

[@r.pneumo7337]

I think they're just tired of promoting those movies.

[@JSilv3r]

R. Pneumo no, during the first movie they didn't like each other all that much either

[@summerxo3203]

Absolute Muppet I feel like they want each other but can't have each other so they seem rude to each other 😂

[@Rebeccaa54687]

They have always been good friends while doing these movies. They've said it many times in interviews. They have a close friendship

[@luciamendiburu5175]

Yeah, and what about if they're ALWAYS pretending to be good friends?! 😱 I hope they really enjoy spend time with each other cause they seem pretty cute togheter haha

[@samanthapattinson1718]

I really like Dakota, but not as Anastasia i don't know why

[@Guadangelica]

Samantha Pattinson me too

[@SuelFadel]

same here but then again if she wasn't chosen to play Anastasia many would not know who she is including me. Coz I never heard of her until 50 shades of grey.

[@Guadangelica]

Sam yeah so true

[@serendipity9485]

Samantha Pattinson cause she doesn't represent Anastasia well

[@igotmyownsauce2002]

Samantha Pattinson same

[@apocalypticlove]

She looks soooo much better with this darker hair color

[@mayemcdonald9111]

Cheyenne Castro I prefer her natural colour. Just saying.

[@iBeFloe]

Her hair part kind of made her forehead seem bigger & the overall hairstyle made her seem old tbh

[@NlightWoIf]

That isn’t your decision to make.

[@apocalypticlove]

@@NlightWoIf stating that I think she looks great with this hair color doesn’t mean I’m making any type of decision. It’s simply my own opinion.

[@apocalypticlove]

@@iBeFloe I agree the hairstyle could be better. But I do like the color :)

[@meylinflores]

Min 2:17 Dakota laughs ... love them babies💕

[@emanuele6682]

wt.

[@veronica4276]

I ship them(Dakota and Jamie) so hard. They are so cute, funny and beautiful together ❤

[@sueshivers5120]

Lots of shipping going on, and why not? Its reality.

[@eleanorsomera6979]

Me too

[@badthess]

Dakota looks 🔥🔥🔥

[@kgrimes842]

Imagine if they didnt like each other. I love their characters and snd how close they are off screen. They put on the best interviews

[@yolandahoward9634]

Nice to see them finally promoting together; and in English. The last interview I saw of them in, wasn't done in English.

[@mallorys728]

Jamie and Dakota were laughing because of all the subtle sex jokes that were mad in that interview. It was actually pretty funny.

[@hanabajrami5577]

Dakotas hair looks much better with bangs🤔

[@pinoyhorrorstoriesbisayaed4226]

I really get a feeling that Dakota loves Jamie in a real life and Jamie sensed it too,,,, But because of the situation they need to stay right from from where they are, prior to Fifty shades of Grey....

[@aly8950]

2:14 Dakota is me 😂

[@blackladymoon]

Jamie is the best of the movie 💜😍

[@gggg89080]

NAYLETH AGUILERA isn't he I mean he is the best in erotic genre

[@barbara9267]

NAYLETH AGUILERA Shadowhunters 🙌🙌🙌

[@blackladymoon]

Bárbara Oliveira hola 🙌🙌🙌🙌💜

[@calgon1890]

You must have missed the part where the critics are dragging his ass to hell from the most horrific acting in cinematic history.

[@AntaresWei]

Do u like my video tribute 4 him? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpKppHWsmN6ZsNk

[@fiorellafool]

yooooo, I HAVE to watch the bloopers for both movies!

[@cherrynenne6556]

Yes, but there are lots of couples who met on set and still are together, they were also professionals. The thing is if you have chemistry and feelings , you can be professional and you still cannot do anything with it

[@Maryfamouslady]

that dress!!!! wow

[@leniaardalan175]

OMG!!! in 2:32 there's claudia thereee😍

[@larissah1089]

Lauren Elizabeth and Claudia Sulewski at 2:32 I AM DEAD

[@vic7623]

Dakota reminds me a lot of Jenna from Awkward.

[@gabrielaruelas5431]

I love it, they all were fun to see in the interview.

[@witheringchaos1726]

E.L James deserves so much more oml I love her books😩😭❤

[@caterinalq5727]

Just watched fifty shades darker, loved it

[@valeriabarretto3679]

Da trilogia, foi o que EU gostei mais!!! "Cinquenta tons mais escuros!!!" Rsrsrs....

[@ranatamir]

I'm so freaking excited omg

[@myname-vy9iq]

BuzzBug omg me too bro

[@ivymissy7812]

They look each other in the eyes so much😏

[@sueshivers5120]

Great isn't it

[@Marcousse]

omg who else doesn't really like it when Jamie keeps his beard growing? 😖💔 like when he doesn't have it he is way hotter, just like in the movie Fifty Shades.. Thumbs up if you agree!

[@JaimeDornanLady]

Marcus Kawa No doubt! I love him clean-shaven, or just a little bit scruffy. The full beard & mustache doesn't really suit him at all, or Christian's character in the books! I think in the book, he was always clean-shaven or had just a little bit of scruff, never full facial hair! Besides, esp. w/him being in a suit/tux so much, he carries that much better neat & clean. Bet he smells wonderful! 😏 Yummy!!

[@taylorpresley1989]

He shaved his head & grew the beard out for the movie robin hood. He didnt just decide he wanted a big beard and shaven head lol. They had already finished filming both fifty shades darker and fifty shades freed in all interviews where you see his head shaved and long beard. He stated in one interview its why he shaved his head because hes now filming Robin Hood & had to look the part. They also work on other movies some even fly back and forth fimiling two a time as long as their characters features dont have to look a certain way.

[@Marcousse]

oh thanks for clearing this up for me!

[@jenniferseabury5389]

I woe take him either way.

[@jenniferseabury5389]

I would take him with or without.

[@unactive-7437]

A replay button for myself tHaT lAuGh 0:53

[@HauNguyen-ym7of]

Anyone notice Claudia and Lauren? 2:32

[@toonces92]

Love Jamie Dornan as Christian and Dakota Johnson as Anastasia!!

[@macoushbriones9882]

i love them both!!!

[@anissazighaoui50]

both amazing

[@annetteelliott1494]

I love them both....

[@candicemw9250]

I wonder what Dakota was laughing at around 2:14.

[@maaaarisz]

Suddenly I'm obsessed with Dakota what is going on

[@jts5291]

same

[@georgi230497]

2:16 *when you love your job*

[@cones05]

2:10 lol!

[@NiallsPotatox]

Who else spotted Claudia Sulewski and Lauren Elizabeth at 2:32 😂

[@sheelayatheesh9497]

dakota is so gorgeous , witty and beautiful ....

[@jkg5215]

2:31 Claudia and Lauren. 💖💖

[@supershiny98]

2:33 thats Claudia Sulewski and Lauren Elizabeth!

[@julrosedals455]

How i wish theres another movies dakota and jamie

[@hanni3711]

Jamie really has a Tom Hardy thing going on with that beard.

[@Marielena518]

Lmao Claudia and Lauren

[@brendasitimon65]

Cheeky Dakota🤣🤣🤣

[@emilydanxelle]

spotted: Lauren and Claudia at 2:32

[@rayrebel]

she's one year older than me. 💗

[@bax2603]

meanwhile the book writer sits awkwardly aside

[@adrianbee4523]

E.L. James needs to make more to the 50 shades books :). I want more books omg at lest 3 to 4 more books

[@BabyItsSunny]

she said she's writing something else and its not fifty

[@brendasanchez1168]

SWEET BEE read the crossfire series by sylvia day i think it has more sense but then dakota & jamie are so cute together...

[@BabyItsSunny]

Brenda Sanchez OMFG I love the crossfire series!! I'm still reading book 4

[@brendasanchez1168]

CrazSimmy done #5...

[@BabyItsSunny]

Do they have kids?

[@lonelysoul2329]

Zayn vocalizing in the backdrop❤️

[@lesliebrinkle2940]

Like I wanna be an actress one day but doing what they have to do IS SO AWKWARD LIKE I CANT ✌🏻️

[@samjullal715]

love this movie

[@TTHeavensent]

The ratings from the last film should hint where this is going. Comically horrendous books.

[@chanelparis1260]

Jamie is the perfect Christian Grey I love him 😍❤

[@riseshies1820]

May the season's joy fill you all the years round

[@rachelsaspaw2511]

If its soo oojeezz they are going to miss eachother bad I think

[@madhurimejumder6211]

Is this a flim only!!Or are they only actor n actress ?sometimes i forget that

[@nekoda321]

Jamie looks like he was tired of talking of the movie

[@indianoy08]

..loved dakota much.pretty and gorgeous.looking forward on feb8..50 shades darker showing here in the philippines.have read the book from book1 to 3.but still excited to watch this movie on big screen..ana and christian!!!

[@adamislam672]

Wow the writers money is kicking in

[@sparklelizzy222]

2:12 responebillily

[@hilarypinto5405]

I love this movie❤❤❤❤

[@cristianecunhafonsecaherna6661]

Jamie..da um pulo no Brasil

[@valeriabarretto3679]

Também gostaria que ELE, Jamie, viesse ao BRASIL!!! Rsrs...

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

Her outfit makes me happy for some reason.

[@sarafinamapunda336]

DJ:JD😍😍😘❤️so lovely

[@hsuitor1234]

They are amazing they nee more movies together

[@elfsong713]

Dakota seems like a good actor and a sweet person. The whole idea of these movies make me want to barf, though.

[@beckychilders9909]

elfsong713 I am with you on that. If Christian was, say, older and not as good looking, there would be no movie. Period.

[@njiselda4018]

I just love them so much 🥹🥹🥹🥹❤️

[@MissDaisy1967]

I saw it two times.

[@unactive-7437]

0:54

[@rachelsaspaw2511]

Are they done shooting the third Freed?

[@revinaque1342]

Rachel Saspaw Yes, they shot it right alongside Darker. I think it's going to be released next year.

[@sitizulaika8441]

The only christian grey and anastasia steele r jamie and dakota. None could replace them!!!!

[@AvtarSingh-jw3xs]

Awesome movie 50 shades of grey

[@saraflint2982]

She said it with a smirk on her face, and everyone laughed. She didn't mean it *that* way.

[@gggg89080]

Good choice

[@narutofire332]

Best Friends... that have made out 😭😭

[@sueshivers5120]

True, but its a secret.

[@riseshies1820]

How is a moment of value

[@joanadarccorreia7405]

Devia ser legendado essa reportagem!

[@lalahaha8508]

They ignore the author...wow

[@cindyp4765]

Why on the 50 shades darker trailer they show the scene with them playing pool but it's not in the movie?

[@pamelaferguson707]

It's in the unrated version of the DVD.

[@sueshivers5120]

@@pamelaferguson707 A lot more to see in the unrated version. Great though.

[@riseshies1820]

Thanks so addictive

[@MrShelfix]

2:37 the girl from the bachelor, right ? I know its not a big deal lol

[@Nadsow]

Shelfix Entertainment YES omg it's Ashley I !!! What the heck is she doing there? Lol

[@rabinmagar2532]

is the scene real?

[@deadnamedan6726]

If only she had written about actual bdsm correctly....

[@nazzzeera9887]

2:32 LAUREN AND CLAUDIA !!!

[@jewelya-yr9uo]

0:40

[@debbiedugan692]

Me too! There had to be normal arousal!

[@cintyalavigne6197]

How can she don't falling love with him ,,,

[@linneaconnery3828]

Ok...love jamie but aint nobody watching this for the characters....we are all here for one reason lmao

[@daniellasullivan6398]

Interviewer: "why do so many women like 50 Shades?" Jaime: "oh it's the characters definitely the characters"

[@valeriabarretto3679]

Rsrsrs...

[@selssm]

I cannot stand Dakota, I don't know why, but I cannot.

[@XXXIMSEXYNIKNOWITXXX]

Sai M. she's one of the chillest people Ive ever known

[@tom123216]

Sai M. U jealous of her fame

[@selssm]

John Appleseed Lol why?

[@lzlaagujetas7399]

Sai M. i love dakota both of her parents are famous :) and shes famous in her own right as well

[@balotellipls822]

Cassius Rolfe known? You know her?