Dakota Johnson Reveals The Worst Part Of Being Single As Her Raunchy Behavior With Reporter Is Explained

Dakota Johnson was out promoting How to Be Single with co-star Leslie Mann, when the duo made headlines for another reason. The two actresses earned more attention for flirting with a reporter and getting him to remove his shirt than they did for their new film. Now, Mann comes forward to explain why that occurred, just as Johnson herself talks about the worst aspects of being a single woman, and they’re not the reasons you might think. The How to Be Single actresses seem to be toning down their wild ways following the barrage of press articles concerning their flirty actions.

How To Be Single Actress Dakota Johnson On The Worst Parts Of The Single Life

A brief rundown of How to Be Single begins with Dakota Johnson as the central figure, a woman who breaks up with her longtime boyfriend because she wants to experience life to its fullest. Rebel Wilson plays her best friend, a hard-partying woman that may have influenced the decision made by Johnson’s character. On the opposite end of the spectrum is Leslie Mann, the responsible sister whose only concern is having a baby.

In an interview with both Dakota and Leslie, the actresses were asked about the worst parts of being single, which Johnson immediately responded that not being able to cuddle was the worst thing. Mann agreed just as quickly, adding that the nights do get lonely.

“Getting to do whatever you want all the time and getting to do whatever you want with your brain and go places and see things and not have the pressure or opinions of someone else,” Ms. Johnson added, pointing out that being single also has its benefits.

Dakota seems to have experienced both sides of the coin, and it looks like she prefers being single and free to live her life. Cuddling partners may come and go, but Dakota is a free spirit and seems far happier with her ability to act spontaneously and choose her own direction in life.

Leslie Mann Explains Why She And Dakota Johnson Embarrassed That Reporter

The incident in question occurred, while Leslie Mann and Dakota Johnson were on a press tour to promote How to Be Single. At one conference, things got a little heated, literally. The actresses began flirting with the reporter, inquiring about his workouts and physical fitness routines. From there, the interaction grew a little more physical with Johnson and Mann urging the journalist to unbutton his shirt for them.

Why would two Hollywood starlets act so brazenly? Mann says she got caught up in the theme of their film and what it’s like to be single, adding that she found herself wondering what it was like for Johnson, who is single, young, and beautiful.

“It’s weird because I’m sitting with Dakota all day, and she’s 26 years old, and single, and beautiful, and I kind of start thinking that I’m like her. Everyone’s saying like, ‘What’s it like to be single? What’s it like?’ At first I’m like, ‘Well, I’ve been married, I’ve been married.’ And then I forget. And then I get caught up in the whole thing.”

Ms. Mann is married to fellow actor Judd Apatow, and she revealed the guilt hit her when she was confronted by him. Later, as the reporter tweeted about the incident, Leslie says she had a good laugh about it with Judd.

Dakota Johnson has not commented on the incident and that may have something to do with feeling bashful, after the incident received so much attention in the media. Or she may just be too busy working, between the Fifty Shades of Grey sequel and the reboot of Dario Argento’s Suspiria.

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