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Dakota Johnson Blames Disruptions for Madame Web Flop

6/5/2025

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Dakota Johnson candidly reflects on the struggles of Sony's *Madame Web*, attributing its lackluster performance to disruptive behind-the-scenes changes driven by non-artistic forces. In a revealing Los Angeles Times interview, she firmly stated, “It wasn’t my fault,” while maintaining pride in her role despite the film's disappointing outcome.

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Dakota Johnson candidly reflects on the struggles of Sony's *Madame Web*, attributing its lackluster performance to disruptive behind-the-scenes changes driven by non-artistic forces. In a revealing Los Angeles Times interview, she firmly stated, “It wasn’t my fault,” while maintaining pride in her role despite the film's disappointing outcome.