Dakota Johnson's style evolution in 46 photos: how star became Gucci's golden girl

She may have starred in 'Fifty Shades of Grey' but the actress's wardrobe is anything but

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  Melanie Griffith, Stella Banderas and Dakota Johnson, in jeans and a pink tee, attend the premiere of 'The Little Mermaid II' in Los Angeles, California, on September 16, 2000. Getty Images

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  Melanie Griffith and Dakota Johnson, in a strapless LBD, attend the 30th Carousel of Hope Ball at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Los Angeles, California, on October 25, 2008. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in a grey coat, attends the premiere of 'Goats' at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on January 24, 2012. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in a black midi with keyhole detailing, attends the '21 Jump Street' premiere in Hollywood, California, on March 13, 2012. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in a blouse and tailored trousers, and Stella Banderas attend the Viktor & Rolf show as part of Paris Fashion Week at La Gaite Lyrique on July 3, 2013 in Paris, France. Getty Images

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  Jason Wu and Dakota Johnson, in Jason Wu, attend the Met Gala at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, US, on May 5, 2014. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Chanel, attends the Chanel show as part of Paris Fashion Week at the Grand Palais on July 8, 2014 in Paris, France. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Chanel, arrives for the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2015. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Dior, attends the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' premiere during the 65th Berlinale International Film Festival at Zoo Palast on February 11, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Saint Laurent, attends the premiere of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' at Odeon Leicester Square on February 12, 2015 in London, England. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Saint Laurent, arrives for the 87th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 22, 2015. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Dior, attends the Christian Dior show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 6, 2015 in Paris, France. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Prada, attends a premiere for 'Black Mass' during the 72nd Venice Film Festival on September 4, 2015 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Rodarte, attends a photocall for 'A Bigger Splash' during the 72nd Venice Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 6, 2015 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Marc Jacobs, attends the premiere of 'A Bigger Splash' during the 72nd Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 6, 2015 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Alexander McQueen, attends a screening of 'Black Mass' during the 40th annual Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, on September 14, 2015. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Dior, attends the amfAR Milano gala at La Permanente on September 26, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, attends the Lacma Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles, California, on November 7, 2015. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Michael Kors, attends the opening of the Michael Kors Ginza flagship store on November 20, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Marc Jacobs, attends the premiere of 'How to be Single' at Vue West End on February 9, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Chanel, attends the Bafta Nominees Party at Kensington Palace on February 13, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Dior, attends the Baftas at the Royal Opera House on February 14, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, attends the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, US, on May 2, 2016. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Saint Laurent, attends a screening of 'Fifty Shades Darker' in Hamburg, Germany, on February 7, 2017. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, and Jamie Dornan attend a 'Fifty Shades Darker' premiere at the Kinepolis cinema on February 8, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Alexander McQueen, attends the premiere of 'Fifty Shades Darker' at the Odeon Leicester Square on February 9, 2017 in London, England. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, arrives for the 89th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 26, 2017. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, and Alessandro Michele attend the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, US, on May 1, 2017. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, attends the Gucci Cruise show at Palazzo Pitti on May 29, 2017 in Florence, Italy. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, attends the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week on September 20, 2017 in Milan, Italy. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, attends the Lacma Art + Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles, California, on November 4, 2017. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, attend the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7, 2018. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Prada, attends the 'Fifty Shades Freed' premiere at Salle Pleyel on February 6, 2018 in Paris, France. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Attico, attends the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards at Omnia Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 26, 2018. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Dior, attends a 'Suspiria' photocall during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Casino on September 1, 2018 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Dior, attends a 'Suspiria' screening during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 1, 2018 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, attends the premiere of 'Bad Times at the El Royale' at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on September 22, 2018. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, attends the premiere of 'Suspiria' at the 62nd BFI London Film Festival on October 16, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, arrives for the Lacma Art + Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles, California, on November 3, 2018. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Givenchy, attends the 17th annual Marrakech International Film Festival in Marrakech, Morocco, on December 1, 2018. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, attends the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 23, 2019. EPA

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  Grace Johnson and Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, attend the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum in New York, US, on May 6, 2019. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Brandon Maxwell, attends the 11th annual Governors Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on October 27, 2019. EPA

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  Dakota Johnson, in Burberry, attends the Global Citizen Prize ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on December 13, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, attends a photocall for 'The Lost Daughter' during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2021 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images

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  Dakota Johnson, in Gucci, attends a screening of 'The Lost Daughter' during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2021 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images

She appeared in 2020's The High Note and when it comes to her red carpet history, that's what Dakota Johnson hits time and time again.

The American actress, 31, has become one of Hollywood's most exciting style stars since rising to fame with her lead role in 2015's Fifty Shades of Grey.

Johnson, daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, was already an emerging talent with roles in 21 Jump Street and The Five-Year Engagement, but it was her performance as Anastasia Steele in the cinematic adaptation of EL James's books that propelled her to stardom.

Since then, the actress has racked up roles in films such as Black Mass, How to Be Single, Bad Times at the El Royale and The Peanut Butter Falcon, and won a People's Choice Award along the way.

Johnson has also progressed from rising star to certified red-carpet queen as her CV has grown.

Turning to the likes of Chanel, Prada and Valentino for effortless premiere fare, the actress has become something of a darling of Italian label Gucci.

Johnson regularly sports designs by the legacy brand on the red carpet, at film festivals and at A-list bashes, showcasing Gucci's penchant for bold hues, standout details and head-turning fabrics.

Here, we take a look at how the star's style has evolved throughout her time in the spotlight.

Scroll through the gallery above to see more images of Dakota Johnson through the years.