It’s Been 4 Years Since Dakota Johnson Obliterated Ellen DeGeneres in Her Own Show – The Video’s Still Going Viral
It’s now been four years since Dakota Johnson’s unforgettable appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, but her awkward yet viral 2019 interview continues to be a cultural touchstone. When Johnson joined Ellen to promote her film The Peanut Butter Falcon, their conversation unexpectedly turned to the recent guest’s 30th birthday party after Ellen claimed she “wasn’t invited”. What followed was one of the most intense and uncomfortable back-and-forths in talk show history as Dakota politely yet firmly corrected Ellen.
Why Did Dakota Johnson Boldly Correct Ellen?
When Dakota Johnson joined Ellen to promote her film The Peanut Butter Falcon on November 27, 2019, talk unexpectedly turned to Dakota’s recent 30th birthday party after Ellen claimed, “I wasn’t invited”. Dakota Johnson’s straightforward response,
“Actually, no, that’s not the truth, Ellen, you were invited,” marked a major talk show moment.
4 years since dakota johnson ended ellen degeneres pic.twitter.com/aM5BLyTPAp
— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) November 27, 2023
What followed was an intensely awkward back-and-forth as Ellen prodded Dakota Johnson to “ask everybody” about whether an invite was extended, leading to confirmation from producers that Dakota was right all along. Fans praised Johnson’s confidence in correcting Ellen and not mincing words throughout the tense exchange. Dakota also admitted to leaving Ellen’s own party early that year as she was out of town.
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What Was the Aftermath of Dakota Johnson’s Ellen Interview?
Ultimately, many felt DeGeneres was in the wrong for the inaccurate invite claim and criticized her decision to attend a football game with George W. Bush on the same weekend as Dakota’s birthday party after citing being out of town according to Pop Buzz. But Dakota Johnson earned widespread admiration for handling the uncomfortable situation with grace and honesty.
In the years since Dakota’s viral Ellen interview has sparked endless discussions online and spotlighted Johnson’s refreshing authenticity. Fans have embraced Dakota’s willingness to veer off script and get real, along with her playful yet bold responses to awkward questions.
4 years since dakota johnson ended ellen permanently*
— Saima (@Saimaxsheikh) November 28, 2023
This gonna hit 10 Million for sure
— Saima (@Saimaxsheikh) November 28, 2023
You were invited, Ellen. pic.twitter.com/mhlXc6JjEx
— Charly (@zplerhop) November 27, 2023
What’s nice is how Dakota
Just sees through the
TV talk show twaddle
And refuses to play the game.— Albert Lanier (@CriticInc) November 28, 2023
I CAN T FORGET THIS ! SHE SLAY 👑😭 Dakota thank you for this 😂🙏
— . (@malisa_ah) November 27, 2023
Memes and tweets hailing Dakota’s forthrightness continue to circulate widely across social platforms.
