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Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dakota Johnson Is Finally Directing Her First Feature-Length Movie With 'Cha Cha Real Smooth' Creator!
In 2022, Dakota Johnson starred alongside Vanessa Burghardt in the rom-com Cha Cha Real Smooth, playing a young mother to a teenage daughter on the autism spectrum. Now, the pair plans to work together again, with Dakota stepping behind the camera this time. The announcement came at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Dakota, who co-owns TeaTime Pictures, began discussing her production company's upcoming projects and revealed how she intends to direct her first feature, which was written by Vanessa. "The girl who plays my daughter [in Cha Cha Real Smooth], Vanessa Burghardt, she is an autistic actress and musician and brilliant person, and we have been working with her on developing a script," she said at the Kering Women in Motion event. (via Deadline) "She's written a script, and it's really special, and it's about a young woman with autism. I feel very protective of her and her story in her mind; she's just an unbelievable woman. I just don't think I could allow anyone else to direct it. So we'll see." Dakota and former Netflix development executive Ro Donelly launched TeaTime Pictures in 2019. During the Kering's Women in Motion conversation, she spoke alongside Ro and said she wants to "make my own movies because I want more from this industry." "I want more from my experience as an artist. I felt so thirsty for more conversation and more creativity and more collaboration," she added. Loser Baby marked Dakota's first directorial short, but following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, the work wasn't picked up as a TV show. The short film, set in Los Angeles, centered around queer friends, exploring their relationships, friendships, and personal identities. According to , Dakota expressed frustration that "nobody" wanted to make it. "And I was like, 'Why? That's such a global conversation, and it should be talked about all the time,' but whatever. So it was a proof of concept that just is sitting there, proofing," she stated. Dakota is currently at Cannes to promote Splitsville, a rom-com she co-produced and stars in. She plays a woman named Julie, who's in an open relationship and helps her male friend get over a breakup. Other cast members include Adria Arjona and Michael Angelo Covino. Splitsville made its debut at the festival on May 19. It remains to be seen if and when Dakota will actually begin production for Vanessa Burghardt's script. In the meantime, you can look forward to seeing the actress in various works. First, her romantic drama, Materialists, is set to come out on June 13. Dakota depicts a young New York City matchmaker who is torn between her ex, portrayed by Chris Evans, and a new match, played by Pedro Pascal. Then, she is going to star in Verity, directed by Michael Showalter. The highly anticipated film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's hit book isn't expected to premiere until 2026. Looking for more , , and news? Follow us on so you never miss a thing!
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How Daisy Edgar-Jones and Dakota Johnson Wear Bold Sequins
Dakota Johnson and Daisy Edgar-Jones are sisters in bangs—and sequins. At the Cannes Film Festival, the actresses have put on a united front in how to do classic Hollywood sparkle now. Their joint approach? With a new twist that speaks not only to what's trending today, but their usual day-to-day fashion tendencies, too. Consider first Edgar-Jones's arrival on the red carpet for the premiere of The Phoenician Scheme, the latest film from Wes Anderson. The English star chose a Gucci gown, as she so often does, in a brown shade to give the otherwise simple, sparkling dress a fresh angle. Here was all the makings of a classic gown (strapless, floor length, stunning), but thanks to the deep bitter chocolate color of the embellishment, it was given a fresh angle that brought it up to speed with the decree that a brown dress is set to be summer 2025's MVP. And Edgar-Jones stuck with this memo into the evening for Kering's Women in Motion event. Arriving at the function hosted by Gucci's parent group, Edgar-Jones once again looked to the Italian house for her look (she is its current face, after all). She swapped out the earlier dress for a two-piece that delivered shine in murkier tones compared to what we usually see at Cannes, where bright shades tend to prevail amongst the sunny Côte d'Azur climate. Johnson has been playing it a little more to the book. For that same Kering event, the actress also chose sparkle. Although her approach was not as obviously obtuse as Edgar-Jones's brown pieces, it still spoke to a grittier look to classic metallics in its grey, armor-like color. The shared point of view on sparkle here makes for a textbook example in how to wear the shiny stuff if it's not your usual choice. Opting for surprising, grittier hues that perhaps already live in your wardrobe but are now delivered in embellishment could be your entry point to unlocking a whole new sartorial world. Sparkle summer? Shine on. You Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)
Elle
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
How Daisy Edgar-Jones and Dakota Johnson Wear Bold Sequins
Dakota Johnson and Daisy Edgar-Jones are sisters in bangs—and sequins. At the Cannes Film Festival, the actresses have put on a united front in how to do classic Hollywood sparkle now. Their joint approach? With a new twist that speaks not only to what's trending today, but their usual day-to-day fashion tendencies, too. Consider first Edgar-Jones's arrival on the red carpet for the premiere of The Phoenician Scheme, the latest film from Wes Anderson. The English star chose a Gucci gown, as she so often does, in a brown shade to give the otherwise simple, sparkling dress a fresh angle. Here was all the makings of a classic gown (strapless, floor length, stunning), but thanks to the deep bitter chocolate color of the embellishment, it was given a fresh angle that brought it up to speed with the decree that a brown dress is set to be summer 2025's MVP. And Edgar-Jones stuck with this memo into the evening for Kering's Women in Motion event. Arriving at the function hosted by Gucci's parent group, Edgar-Jones once again looked to the Italian house for her look (she is its current face, after all). She swapped out the earlier dress for a two-piece that delivered shine in murkier tones compared to what we usually see at Cannes, where bright shades tend to prevail amongst the sunny Côte d'Azur climate. Johnson has been playing it a little more to the book. For that same Kering event, the actress also chose sparkle. Although her approach was not as obviously obtuse as Edgar-Jones's brown pieces, it still spoke to a grittier look to classic metallics in its grey, armor-like color. The shared point of view on sparkle here makes for a textbook example in how to wear the shiny stuff if it's not your usual choice. Opting for surprising, grittier hues that perhaps already live in your wardrobe but are now delivered in embellishment could be your entry point to unlocking a whole new sartorial world. Sparkle summer? Shine on.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Want a Glimpse of the New Bottega? Just Look at the Cannes Red Carpet.
This September is shaping up to be a juggernaut. The spring 2026 season will be filled with a daisy chain of almost too many designer debuts to count, including Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez at Loewe, Demna at Gucci, Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga, Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, and Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta. Keeping track of them all is enough to make any head spin, and it's probably why brands are starting to quietly roll out off-runway teasers. And why not? A red carpet debut is the fashion equivalent of a soft launch, offering a brief glimpse of what's to come while garnering good impressions in advance of September's runway madness. Last week, Demna's hidden touch may have infiltrated the Gucci cruise show, and now, Trotter has debuted an array of custom looks at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Trotter is best known for her previous position as the creative director of Carven—which she assumed after departing Lacoste, where she delicately reinvigorated the brand with sloping silhouettes and easygoing yet editorial pieces. In January, the English designer succeeded Mathieu Blazy at Bottega Veneta, becoming the first female creative director in the brand's history. Trotter debuted at Cannes by dressing Julianne Moore, a longtime friend of the house, for The Phoenician Scheme premiere. The look was practical and pared-back in that classic Bottega way—but with a twist. On the red carpet, the one-shouldered dress turned to reveal a flowing leather tassel, anchored by a knot at the collarbone. The subtle strap was reminiscent of the handle on the brand's Kalimero bag, now a relic of the Blazy days, but a signature detail of what Bottega Veneta has become. Trotter dressed Moore again for Kering's Women in Motion event, this time in a tuxedo, accessorized with the actual bag Lauren Hutton carried in the 1980 movie American Gigolo (the intrecciato leather clutch has since been re-released in honor of the film, and is now called the Lauren 1980). Unlike many of the bold-shouldered suits or skinny jeans coming down the runway, Moore's tuxedo was a Goldilocks of sorts. Not too structured and not too slim, the cut was just right. A future aesthetic hint, perhaps? Those weren't the only Bottega cameos at Cannes. Also for the Women in Motion event, Vicky Krieps stepped out in an apron-like leather dress, this time with a tassel draped over the front. The Phantom Thread actress also appeared in two additional custom Bottega looks. The first, for Alpha's red carpet, was a strapless ensemble that emphasized subtlety, like many of the other low-key gowns seen at the festival this week. Later, Krieps made waves at the Love Me Tender photo call in a backless leather intrecciato top paired with a refined wide-legged white trouser, likely signaling that the textile experimentation will remain front and center in Trotter's designs. When approaching a debut, designers don't necessarily have to come out swinging. However, making a mark before the runway show bows certainly doesn't hurt. Before Sarah Burton's official debut for Givenchy, she made a splash at this year's Oscars dressing Elle Fanning in a white gown inspired by Hubert de Givenchy's first collection in 1952. Furthermore, both Alessandro Michele and Julian Klausner released lookbooks preceding their first shows for Valentino and Dries Van Noten, respectively. For Trotter, her rollout has been filled with soft lines and subtle evocations of house codes, leaving a touch of anticipation for what's to come. You Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)
Elle
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Want a Glimpse of the New Bottega? Just Look at the Cannes Red Carpet.
This September is shaping up to be a juggernaut. The spring 2026 season will be filled with a daisy chain of almost too many designer debuts to count, including Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez at Loewe, Demna at Gucci, Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga, Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, and Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta. Keeping track of them all is enough to make any head spin, and it's probably why brands are starting to quietly roll out off-runway teasers. And why not? A red carpet debut is the fashion equivalent of a soft launch, offering a brief glimpse of what's to come while garnering good impressions in advance of September's runway madness. Last week, Demna's hidden touch may have infiltrated the Gucci cruise show, and now, Trotter has debuted an array of custom looks at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Trotter is best known for her previous position as the creative director of Carven—which she assumed after departing Lacoste, where she delicately reinvigorated the brand with sloping silhouettes and easygoing yet editorial pieces. In January, the English designer succeeded Mathieu Blazy at Bottega Veneta, becoming the first female creative director in the brand's history. Trotter debuted at Cannes by dressing Julianne Moore, a longtime friend of the house, for The Phoenician Scheme premiere. The look was practical and pared-back in that classic Bottega way—but with a twist. On the red carpet, the one-shouldered dress turned to reveal a flowing leather tassel, anchored by a knot at the collarbone. The subtle strap was reminiscent of the handle on the brand's Kalimero bag, now a relic of the Blazy days, but a signature detail of what Bottega Veneta has become. Trotter dressed Moore again for Kering's Women in Motion event, this time in a tuxedo, accessorized with the actual bag Lauren Hutton carried in the 1980 movie American Gigolo (the intrecciato leather clutch has since been re-released in honor of the film, and is now called the Lauren 1980). Unlike many of the bold-shouldered suits or skinny jeans coming down the runway, Moore's tuxedo was a Goldilocks of sorts. Not too structured and not too slim, the cut was just right. A future aesthetic hint, perhaps? Those weren't the only Bottega cameos at Cannes. Also for the Women in Motion event, Vicky Krieps stepped out in an apron-like leather dress, this time with a tassel draped over the front. The Phantom Thread actress also appeared in two additional custom Bottega looks. The first, for Alpha's red carpet, was a strapless ensemble that emphasized subtlety, like many of the other low-key gowns seen at the festival this week. Later, Krieps made waves at the Love Me Tender photo call in a backless leather intrecciato top paired with a refined wide-legged white trouser, likely signaling that the textile experimentation will remain front and center in Trotter's designs. When approaching a debut, designers don't necessarily have to come out swinging. However, making a mark before the runway show bows certainly doesn't hurt. Before Sarah Burton's official debut for Givenchy, she made a splash at this year's Oscars dressing Elle Fanning in a white gown inspired by Hubert de Givenchy's first collection in 1952. Furthermore, both Alessandro Michele and Julian Klausner released lookbooks preceding their first shows for Valentino and Dries Van Noten, respectively. For Trotter, her rollout has been filled with soft lines and subtle evocations of house codes, leaving a touch of anticipation for what's to come.
