Dakota Johnson and Halle Berry Tugging at Cannes in Strikingly Similar Gowns

On Sunday evening at the Kering Women In Motion Awards during the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Dakota Johnson and Halle Berry both experienced a fashion misstep by donning very similar dresses.

At the Kering Women In Motion Awards on Sunday night during the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Dakota Johnson and Halle Berry unintentionally wore nearly identical gowns, resulting in a fashion mishap.

Although both actresses dazzled significantly in their unique outfits, it’s worth noting that their elegant halter-style dresses bore a striking resemblance in design.

Dakota’s semi-transparent dress accentuated every contour of her svelte figure, giving a peek at her elongated legs beneath and her nude bodysuit.

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Dakota’s semi-translucent gown highlighted each curve on her slender physique, revealing glimpses of her toned legs below and a nude bodysuit.

Both sentences convey the same meaning in an elegant and easy-to-understand way.

35-year-old actress who played the lead in Fifty Shades of Grey decided to make her shimmering ensemble more eye-catching by donning large, dazzling diamond-studded earrings as accessories.

Instead, Halle’s dress showcased a more provocative allure through its stylish backless structure and elaborate embellishment with beads and gemstones, as opposed to sequins.

Instead of adding height with the help of towering platforms, the Oscar-winning actress chose to accentuate her outfit with elegant chandelier earrings and high heeled shoes that added a touch of grandeur. (105 characters)

Regardless of being unintentionally identical, Dakota and Halle appeared to avoid any uncomfortable encounters at the awards or the Presidential Dinner.

Instead, Dakota was spotted socializing with singer Charli XCX, who captivated in a see-through violet gown adorned with feathers at the back, as well as Irish actor Paul Mescal.

For the very first time, she’s attending a distinguished film festival to unveil her dark comedy titled “Splitsville.” Not only does she act in this production, but she also serves as its producer under the banner of her own production company, TeaTime Pictures.

On a Monday, she joined Ro Donnelly, her producing partner and close friend, at the Kering Women in Motion Talk. She exuded elegance wearing a white semi-transparent blouse, well-fitted trousers, and stylish leather loafers without appearing to make an effort.

During the conversation, Dakota shared with Variety her reasons for founding TeaTime Pictures six years ago: “I yearned to create a production company and produce my own films due to my desire to get more out of this industry.

I yearn for a richer artistic journey. I find myself craving deeper discussions, increased creative outlets, and stronger collaborative experiences.

Occasionally, I’ve experienced moments where I attended the debut of a film only to find myself exclaiming, “Whoa, that’s not what I believed we were creating.” It’s quite bizarre to see the final product like that.

She shared that she and Ro maintain a firm ‘zero-jerks rule’ at their company, explaining: ‘I cherish each individual who contributes to our production. Our approach to building these productions is strongly influenced by the atmosphere, or energy.’

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but echo Dakota’s sentiments when he shared that the journey for this dynamic duo hasn’t been smooth sailing. The frustration is palpable as they face resistance from studio executives unwilling to back projects that are ‘different, risky, scary or messy’. It’s a pity, really, because I believe it’s these very elements that make their work unique and captivating.

She expressed: “It’s been extremely difficult to make people recognize our value. That’s both disappointing and underwhelming. I’ve always viewed this field as enchanting, almost magical. To learn about its less glamorous side has been disheartening. It was a tough realization.

She noted: “Some individuals managing studios may not have the inclination to create works that are unique, daring, unsettling, potentially harmful, authentic, raw, and reflective of the human condition with its complexities and imperfections.

Acting and watching acting are both equally challenging, yet deeply satisfying. For an actor, it’s a longing, a yearning to bring a story to life authentically. As an audience member, the desire is to witness that authenticity unfold on screen. It’s a relentless struggle, but we, as artists, are resilient. We grind, we push ourselves, striving tirelessly to tell stories that resonate with us and hopefully, with others.”

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The actress portraying Madame Web recently made an appearance at Cannes, only a few days following her gracing the cover of Elle magazine’s latest edition for this month.

Last week, when she spoke to the press, she shared insights into her previous romantic relationships and her personal experiences with dating.

It turned out that Dakota had never been in a romantic relationship before, which was surprising given her past relationships – even her current one with Chris Martin from Coldplay.

Previously, the Daddio star was known to have been romantically linked with Welsh musician Matthew Hitt, actor Jordan Masterson, and singer Noah Gersh in public relationships.

In simpler terms, the actress shared that not having much experience with dating or dating apps is part of the reason she agreed to be in the movie “Materialists,” which was both written and directed by Celine Song.

She mentioned that it was important for her to be a part of our film, as she had a deep admiration for Celine. She was a fan of ‘Past Lives’, and cherished the opportunity to meet her even more. She also appreciated how Celine discussed films, people, and emotions with great passion.

I too was intrigued by the fact that Celine was a real-life matchmaker. The idea behind the movie is fascinating to me since it feels quite alien to my experiences.

As someone who’s never delved into the digital realm of dating, I’ve had romantic relationships, but have yet to explore the world of dating apps. It’s a foreign territory for me, filled with intrigue and fascination. It showcases the most exquisite aspect of our species – love – yet it can also reveal our uglier sides. The act of loving someone is simultaneously terrifying and wondrous; it’s the bravest and most beautiful thing one can experience.

At the interview, Dakota, being the offspring of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, was inquired about the beginnings of her career in acting.

Regarding that time, she remarked: ‘After graduating, I exclusively applied to Juilliard but wasn’t accepted. The entire experience felt grueling and petrifying.’

If you manage to secure an audition, it lasts for two days and involves being part of a chorus line. You’re expected to be asked for another audition, but that didn’t happen in my case. Honestly, I wasn’t too bothered because I had no intention of attending college.

She acknowledged that she wasn’t enthusiastic about attending college in the first place, yet she found it disappointing when her father, Don (age 75), suggested cutting her off financially. She emphasized that it was challenging for her to earn a living.

Dakota mentioned that she sometimes found herself in tight spots financially, but fortunately, she received financial assistance from her well-known parents, both of whom are successful actors.

Over the past couple of years, I struggled to earn a steady income. Occasionally, I found myself short on funds, unable to cover basic expenses like groceries or rent. During those tough times, I had to rely on my parents’ assistance, for which I am deeply thankful as they were more than willing to lend a hand.

‘But it certainly was not fun. The auditioning process, as you know, is the f**king worst.’

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2025-05-19 13:36