Dakota Johnson, the star of the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise, has opened up about her struggles with depression and how her boyfriend, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, has been a source of comfort and humor for her.

“He’s my favorite person on the planet”

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Johnson revealed that she has been dealing with depression since she was a teenager and that it has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. She said that Martin, whom she has been dating since 2017, has been very supportive and understanding of her mental health issues.

“He’s my favorite person on the planet,” she said. “He’s been very helpful to me, because he’s such a wonderful person. He’s very smart and funny and kind and loving. He makes me laugh all the time.”

Johnson also said that Martin has a knack for cheering her up with his musical talents. “He’s an incredible musician. He can play anything, and he can make up songs on the spot. He’s always singing to me, making up silly songs about whatever we’re doing. He’s very creative and playful.”

“I’ve learned to find it beautiful because I feel the world”

Johnson, who is the daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, said that she has been in therapy for most of her life and that she has learned to cope with her depression by accepting it as a part of her identity.

“I’ve learned to find it beautiful because I feel the world,” she said. “I guess I have a lot of complexities, but they don’t pour out of me. I don’t make it anyone else’s problem.”

She added that she does not let her depression affect her work as an actress, and that she enjoys playing diverse and challenging roles. She said that she is proud of her latest film, The Lost Daughter, which is directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and based on a novel by Elena Ferrante. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, follows a woman who becomes obsessed with another mother and daughter while on vacation.

“It’s a very dark and twisted story, but it’s also very human and relatable,” Johnson said. “I think it’s a very important film for women, especially mothers, to see. It explores the complexities and contradictions of motherhood, and how it can affect your sense of self and your relationships.”

“I feel the most insane anxiety about our world and our planet”

Johnson also got candid about other emotions she had to deal with, such as anxiety and fear. She said that she was deeply affected by the global crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak and the social unrest that followed.

“I feel the most insane anxiety about our world and our planet,” she admitted. “My brain moves at a million miles per minute. I have to do a lot of work to purge thoughts and emotions, and I am in a lot of therapy.”

She said that she tried to channel her anxiety into positive actions, such as donating to charities, supporting causes, and educating herself. She also said that she found solace in nature and in her pets.

“I love being outside. I love being in the sun. I love being near water. I love being with animals. I have dogs and cats and horses. They make me happy. They make me feel calm,” she said.

“I think it’s important to talk about mental health and to be honest about it”

Johnson said that she hopes that her film and her interview will inspire other people who are struggling with depression to seek help and to find joy in their lives.

“I think it’s important to talk about mental health and to be honest about it,” she said. “I think it’s brave to be vulnerable and to share your feelings. I think it’s also important to find people who love you and support you, and to find things that make you happy and fulfilled. I’m very lucky to have that in my life.”

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