Dakota Johnson is generating a lot of headlines these days, and that includes her evolved appearance.
The Fifty Shades actress has been getting a lot of extra attention over the last few months, especially more recently, as she’s begun promoting her upcoming film, Verity, and starring in fun guest roles like her recent hosting stint at Saturday Night Live. After recent red carpet photos of Dakota went viral on social media, fans and other internet users began pointing out the more drastic changes in her appearance over the last year, including some that many believe were caused by cosmetic procedures. Read more about her transformation and what fans had to say about it below.
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Dakota Johnson's Appearance Makes Headlines Following 'Verity' Premiere, 'SNL,' And More
The Madame Web actress has been much more visible in the public eye lately as she promotes her new psychological thriller Verity, which has put the actress on a particularly busy press schedule.
She recently admitted that she had not been very public for a while and found being under constant scrutiny difficult, but she's now been making the rounds for the highly anticipated film. Her recent appearances have included hosting Saturday Night Live on October 3rd, walking the red carpet at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, and attending several Verity premieres.
The string of high-profile appearances has put Johnson's face back under the microscope, with some fans comparing her latest looks to older photos and reminiscing about how much they believe her appearance has changed over the years.
Fans Are Comparing Dakota Johnson's Before And After Photos
As speculation surrounding the 37-year-old performer's "different" appearance has grown, side-by-side before-and-after photos have begun circulating online, with fans and even plastic surgery professionals examining photos of the actress to highlight perceived differences in her eyes, brows, and facial shape.
On various social media platforms, some plastic surgeons noted that her eyes appear more open and that there appears to be less fullness in parts of her face, while stressing that photographs alone cannot establish whether she has actually had cosmetic surgery. Some social media users are convinced Johnson may have undergone an "upper blepharoplasty," a procedure that removes excess skin from the upper eyelids, while others have speculated about a brow lift, buccal fat removal, or other cosmetic procedures.
"She doesn't even look like herself anymore," commented a user, with another writing, "She looks nothing like how she started."
"Oh no, she ruined herself," added another.
"'I hate it when actors in their 30s have some work done," a user speculated. "I mean, we are still so young."
As of right now, Dakota has not acknowledged the upper blepharoplasty or other plastic surgery rumors, but we'll be curious to see if she does in the future.
