Dakota Johnson revealed a hilariously embarrassing encounter she had with former President Barack Obama while promoting her film ‘The Social Network’. During a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the actress recounted how her mother embarrassed her in front of the former president.
Her mother, Melanie Griffith, inadvertently made her cringe during the meeting. Moreover, it was a meeting that Dakota still cannot forget despite it being years ago. Here’s what she said about it.
Dakota Johnson’s Embarrassing Encounter With Barack Obama
Dakota Johnson and her mother Griffith were attending an event when they had the opportunity to meet former President Barack Obama. While speaking to him, Griffith proudly introduced her daughter and mentioned her role in ‘The Social Network’. However, she went on to add a detail that left Johnson mortified.
“She goes, ‘Oh, Mr. President, this is my daughter. She’s just did a movie. She’s an actress too. She was in ‘The Social Network’, she’s in her underwear,‘” Johnson recalled. The actress immediately felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her. She realized that her mother had inadvertently shared a rather intimate detail about her character with Obama.
“I died inside,” she added. In the film, Johnson’s character is known for her memorable scene in which she walks around her dorm in Stanford-labeled underwear. While this detail may have been amusing to her mother, it was undoubtedly embarrassing for Johnson to hear it shared with the President of the United States.
Dakota Johnson Recalls Her First Interaction With Justin Timberlake
Dakota Johnson also opened up about her initial impressions of Justin Timberlake, her co-star in ‘The Social Network’. Prior to filming, she admitted to having “100% preconceived notions” about the singer-turned-actor. However, she was pleasantly surprised by his demeanor on set.
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“He was lovely and kind and really welcoming,” Johnson said of Timberlake. Her positive experience working with him helped to dispel any preconceived notions she may have had.
Dakota also joked about not being able to keep the underwear she wore in the film. Moreover, her ability to turn embarrassing moments into hilarious stories makes her one of the most beloved stars.
