Dakota Johnson revealed in an Elle UK interview with Pedro Pascal that her father, Don Johnson, cut her off financially after she failed to get into Juilliard. Facing financial hardship, Johnson relied on auditions, securing small roles before achieving success. She described the audition process as "the fucking worst" and admitted that while grateful for her parents' help, the experience was difficult. Johnson also shared her apprehension about the restrictive nature of Juilliard's program.

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