Dakota Johnson: Dad cut off allowance for acting dreams

Dakota Johnson shared that her father, Don Johnson, financially supported her siblings through an allowance but withdrew it when she decided to pursue acting instead of attending college. Johnson explained that her father considered this allowance a 'payroll,' contingent on her staying in school. She recounted facing significant financial difficulties for a couple of years, including instances where she couldn't afford rent or groceries.

Ultimately, Johnson managed to navigate these challenges with the assistance of modeling jobs and crucial financial aid from her mother, Melanie Griffith. While grateful for her parents' eventual support, she described the period as tough and the auditioning process as extremely difficult. Her story illustrates the independent journey she undertook to establish her career in show business.