Happy birthday Dakota Johnson: Her most memorable lead performances

Fifty Shades of Grey
Dakota played the lead role of Anastasia "Ana" Steele in this romantic drama, which is undoubtedly her breakthrough movie, where a young business tycoon named Christian Grey and Ana, a literature student, develops a complicated and romantic relationship. The movie, which was based on the best-selling book, made the actress famous all over the world as the lead in a hugely popular but divisive series.

Suspiria
Dakota plays the role of Susie Bannion, a young American woman who goes to Berlin to get enrolled in a famous dance academy, in this supernatural horror movie. She finds out the dark and hidden past of the academy, which is controlled by a group of witches, as she rises through the ranks. Dakota was able to display a dramatic and physically demanding performance in this movie

Cha Cha Real Smooth
The actress portrays as Domino who is a single mother of a teen with autism who forms an unexpected bond with Andrew, who is a recent graduated 22-year-old person who works as a bar mitzvah party starter. Johnson's performance was hailed for its depth, heart, and humor, and her character being complex and emotionally reserved.

How to Be Single
Playing the role of Alice Kepley, a young woman dealing with life and love in New York City after the breakup with her long-term boyfriend, in this romantic comedy. Johnson motivates the main story as her character comes to accept her independence. The movie revolves around Alice and her friends as they explore the aspects of being single in the contemporary world.

Persuasion
The actress was seen playing the lead role of Anne Elliot in this modern version of the Jane Austen novel where she was convinced by her family to call off her engagement to a lower-class man year before. Anne has to deal with their new relationship and her ongoing affection when he returns as a wealthy navy captain. The actress gives the traditional novel heroine a modern and humorous voice.

The Peanut Butter Falcon
Johnson as Eleanor, a kind but stressed nurse who is tasked to find Zak, who is a young man with Down syndrome, after he escapes his nursing home. Her character offers both a solid presence and depth of emotion as she eventually goes on a heartfelt adventure with Zak and his new friend, Tyler who was an outlaw fisherman.

The High Note
Playing the role of an overburdened personal assistant of superstar singer Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), named Maggie Sherwoode in this drama set in the Los Angeles music scene. The movie follows Maggie's attempts to help Grace restart her career while trying to set up her own, as she secretly wants to be a music producer. Johnson tells a story of desire and following one's passion in a challenging field.

Am I OK?
Johnson portrayal as Lucy in this distinct drama, who becomes aware that she might be a lesbian after her best friend Jane says she's moving out. As Lucy begins out on an investigation to discover her sexuality, the movie looks at the changing dynamic of their lasting friendship. The actress's portrayal provides a sweet and vulnerable foundation for the story.