Dakota Johnson’s rise to fame as an actress is mainly due to her portrayal of Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades trilogy. Her portrayal of the character was immensely praised by critics and fans.
While some people thought she was a one-hit wonder, she has constantly proved herself to be a versatile and proficient actress, constantly taking on different roles. Her commitment to portraying her roles flawlessly is what makes her one of the best actresses of this generation.
Dakota Johnson
The Persuasion actress has worked with numerous actors from the movie industry, and all of them have nothing but praises for the actress. However, Shia LaBeouf’s comments on Dakota Johnson as her co-star stand out as he enjoyed working alongside her and also enjoyed sharing an on-screen kiss with the actress, which also happens to be his favorite.
Shia LaBeouf Remembers Kissing Dakota Johnson
When Shia LaBeouf was a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and during the ‘Burning Questions’ round, the actor ate a ghost pepper and was asked a series of rapid-fire questions by the host.
The Fury actor quickly answered when he was asked about his first celebrity crush, his biggest fear, and the craziest rumor he has heard about himself, but when he was asked about his favorite on-screen kiss, he came to a standstill.
Shia LaBeouf and Dakota Johnson in The Peanut Butter Falcon
Despite struggling to say a name, he remembered kissing Dakota Johnson in the comedy-drama film, The Peanut Butter Falcon, which he enjoyed the most, and admitted that “She’s a sweetheart.”
LaBeouf and Johnson’s performance and on-screen chemistry was the major highlight of the movie, as their interactions in the movie felt natural, creating a realistic interaction showcasing vulnerability and growth as the movie progressed.
Megan Fox Talks About Her Relationship With Shia LaBeouf
During an episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, she was asked about her relationship with Shia LaBeouf. The Till Death actress admitted that they started dating each other when they were working in the Transformers franchise and it was indeed a “romantic” relationship, and she loves him, and something that she is not embarrassed to talk about it.
Megan Fox
“I would confirm that it was romantic. I love him. I’ve never been really quiet about that.”
Andy Cohen then confirms that their relationship was present till the cameras were rolling, to which the actress answered, “Yeah.” However, during an interview, Shia LaBeouf states that their relationship was inevitable because they had been working on the film for six months at a stretch, where they were playing as lovers.
“Look, you’re on the set for six months, with someone who’s rooting to be attracted to you, and you’re rooting to be attracted to them.”
Shia LeBeouf and Megan Fox in a still from Transformers
The Padre Pio actor shared that back in the day, he did not know if he had to separate his personal and professional life, but their relationship was true which added to the on-screen chemistry in the Transformers film.
“I never understood the separation of work and life in that situation. But the time I spent with Megan was our own thing, and I think you can see the chemistry onscreen.”
This was evident in the movies, and apart from the action, their on-screen chemistry was a major highlight of the movies which played an important role in the success of the Transformers franchise.