In the past, Dakota has talked candidly about “disagreements” that took place on set. And though she never said anything negative about her costar, there was a lot of speculation that she and Jamie secretly didn’t get on while filming was underway.
Jamie Dornan in a tuxedo and Dakota Johnson in a satin dress presenting an award on a stage
In 2022, Dakota directly refuted this narrative, telling Vanity Fair: “There was never a time when we didn’t get along.”
“I know it’s weird, but he’s like a brother to me,” she said, recalling that it was essential that they were able to “trust each other and protect each other.”
“I love him so, so, so much. And we were really there for each other,” she added.
And now, more than six years since the last Fifty Shades movie came out, it sounds like Jamie and Dakota are still as friendly as ever.
Jamie Dornan at a formal event, wearing a textured suit jacket, light-colored shirt, red tie, and gold pin
On the red carpet at the Into Film Awards last week, Jamie was asked if he and his former costar still kept in touch, prompting him to reveal that they had recently been texting each other.
Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan smiling at an outdoor event. Dakota is wearing oversized glasses and a lace top. Jamie is in a casual T-shirt
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“I was just texting with her a couple days ago,” he told Metro. “I think she’s London bound a wee bit over the next few weeks, so trying to see her and Chris for dinner.”
Jamie Dornan wearing a casual sweater, standing in a crowded indoor event space
Of course, Jamie was referring to Dakota’s partner, Chris Martin, who headlined the UK’s Glastonbury festival with Coldplay over the weekend.
