LOS ANGELES — Actress Dakota Johnson, fresh off her breakup with longtime partner Chris Martin, opened up about her honest (and sometimes not-so-honest) thoughts on interior design during a recent interview with Vanity Fair. The 35-year-old star of Madame Web and Fifty Shades of Grey took part in a lie detector test and revealed that she occasionally lies to her friends about liking their home décor — for the sake of kindness.
“You Have To Lie,” Says Dakota on Friends’ Home Design
When asked if she’d ever lie about liking a friend’s home, Johnson didn’t hesitate. “Yeah, you have to,” she said. The polygraph machine backed her up as truthful, and she elaborated with a laugh: “You can’t go in and be like, ‘Ugh, Leslie, what did you do?’ You have to go, ‘Ah, look what you did! Amazing.’ Like that.”
The candid moment quickly captured attention online, showcasing the actress’s mix of charm and brutal honesty—especially when it comes to trends she’s not a fan of.
Dakota Dismisses Design Trend: “No to Accent Walls”
In the same interview, Johnson didn’t hold back when asked about her take on current home décor fads. Her reaction to accent walls? A firm and unfazed “No.” When the interviewer followed up with, “Never?” she doubled down with a serious expression and repeated, “No.”
Johnson’s strong opinions didn’t come out of nowhere. Since her now-iconic 2020 Architectural Digest house tour, where fans fell in love with her cozy Los Angeles home and its famously green kitchen, the actress has developed a reputation as a style icon in the world of interior design.
Viral Fame and the Green Kitchen Phenomenon
When asked whether she expected her home—and especially her emerald green kitchen—to become a viral sensation, Johnson admitted, “Yeah, sure was.” Her unique aesthetic and design sensibility earned her praise and further established her as more than just a movie star.
From her subtle design critiques to her viral home tour, Johnson continues to make waves in Hollywood and beyond—not only on screen but in how she views personal spaces and home expression.
Life After Chris Martin
Johnson’s recent split from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin hasn’t kept her out of the spotlight. If anything, her recent interviews and bold statements suggest she’s embracing this new chapter with clarity and confidence.
