Dakota Johnson, daughter of actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, offers a candid critique of Hollywood's preference for sequels and remakes despite audiences wanting new experiences.

Johnson opened up about her very honest thoughts on decor trends—and how she navigates telling her friends her opinion of their choices.

Dakota Johnson explained why she thinks that Hollywood is a "mess" and "risk-averse" during a June 12 appearance on 'Hot Ones,' saying, 'I think it’s hard when creative decisions are made by committee and it’s hard when creative decisions are made by people who don’t even really watch movies.

"When something does well, studios want to keep that going so they remake the same things, but humans don't want that," the actress says.

Dakota Johnson's split from Chris Martin and her role in 'Materialists' spark interest as she navigates career and love life changes in 2025

Johnson has previously been outspoken over her distaste for creative decisions "made by committee."Dakota Johnson shared her hot take on the film industry while eating spicy chicken wings on Hot Ones.

We need more original films. The "Materialists" star said during her recent appearance on "Hot Ones" that modern Hollywood is reliant on remakes and IP, which audiences "don't want." In turn, according to actress/producer Johnson,

Dakota Johnson appeared on 'Hot Ones' while wearing a suede jacket from Khaite's fall 2025 collection. The 'Materialists' actress eventually had to shed the jacket due to the spiciness of the hot wings.

Materialists is a mature, intelligent romance movie that feels otherworldly yet will charm you with its honest take on modern love.

Despite her decade-long tenure as a leading lady, Dakota Johnson only recently worked with an intimacy coordinator for the first time.