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MEET DAKOTA JOHNSON, the 25-year-old Hollywood royalty at the center of the 'Fifty Shades' phenomenon

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"Fifty Shades of Grey" broke box-office records this weekend after raking in over $266 million worldwide.

The film centers around the handsome yet tormented billionaire Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and young literature student Anastasia Steele, played by Dakota Johnson.

While "Fifty Shades" is Johnson's breakout role, the 25-year-old is no stranger to Hollywood.

Dakota's father is "Miami Vice"actor Don Johnson.

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Don Johnson Dakota JohnsonHer mother is actress Melanie Griffith.

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Melanie Griffith Dakota JohnsonAnd her maternal grandmother is "The Birds"actress Tippi Hedren.

tippi hedren dakota johnson melanie griffith hollywood star walk of fameAfter Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith split in 1996, Griffith went on to marry Antonio Banderas later that year. 

Dakota Johnson Melanie Griffith ANtonio BanderasDakota has a half-sister, Stella, from her mother's marriage to Antonio Banderas, which ended last year

Melanie Griffith Dakota Johnson antonio banderas hollywood walk of fame starIn total, she has six half-siblings, four on her father's side and two on her mother's side.

 

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Dakota remains close to both of her parents.

Dakota Johnson Melanie Griffith Don JohnsonDakota grew up in Aspen, Colorado, before attending high school in Santa Monica, California. 

After graduating from high school, she signed with the William Morris Agency and started her acting career.

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But she has been accompanying her mom to movie premieres and Hollywood events throughout her life.

The two attended Teen Vogue's young Hollywood party in 2003.

Melanie Griffith Dakota Johnson The Carousel of Hope Ball in 2008.

Dakota Johnson Melanie GriffithAnd the "Biutiful" premiere in 2010.

Melanie Griffith Dakota Johnson 3In 2010, Johnson landed her first role in "The Social Network."

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From 2011 to 2012, Johnson had a few bit roles in films like "Beastly,""The Five-Year Engagement," and "21 Jump Street."

movies dakota johnson 21 jump street

In 2012, Johnson got the lead role as "Kate" in the Fox TV series "Ben and Kate."

Ben and Kate dakota johnsonThe show lasted one season but led to a string of small movie roles in 2014 before Johnson eventually landed the coveted role of Anastasia Steele in "Fifty Shades of Grey."

50 Shades of Grey Dakota Johnson Jamie Dornan Entertainment Weekly

The casting immediately made Johnson a star in her own right.

She attended the Met Ball in May.

Dakota Johnson met ballAnd later that month made an appearance at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic with Olivia Munn and Aaron Paul.

Olivia Munn Aaron Paul Dakota Johnson PoloIn January, she presented at the Golden Globes.

Dakota Johnson Golden GlobesIn February, she made the cover of Vogue magazine.

dakota johnson vogue coverAnd this weekend appeared at the "Saturday Night Live" 40th anniversary special.

Dakota Johnson SNLAhead of the "Fifty Shades" February 13 release, Johnson and her costar Jamie Dornan hit the press circuit hard, attending a screening in New York earlier this month.

Jamie Dornan Dakota JohnsonAppearing on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

Dakota Johnson Jimmy FallonFlying to Berlin for the film's Germany premiere.

Dakota Johnson Jamie DornanAnd London for the UK premiere of "Fifty Shades Of Grey," alongside director Sam Taylor-Johnson and author E.L. James.

Dakota Johnson Fifty Shades of Grey EL James After the film's succeess opening weekend, "Fifty Shades" is already rumored to have two sequels lined up.

SEE ALSO: Everything you should know about 'Fifty Shades of Grey' if you don't want to read the book

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