Miami Vice alum Don Johnson made a rare comment about his relationship with his eldest daughter Dakota Johnson while attending the Manhattan premiere of his new film Book Club: The Next Chapter on Monday.
“We don’t get involved in each other’s worlds, we’re father and daughter,” the 73-year-old Emmy nominee told People.
“She’s a pro, I’m a pro.”
As for his 33-year-old daughter’s advice, Don joked, “I don’t know what her advice would be at this point, but probably, ‘Go away Dad! “
Dakota is Johnson’s only child from his two marriages (1976 and 1989-1996) to Oscar-nominated Melanie Griffith, whom he scandalously dated when he was 23 and she was 15.
Father of five: Miami Vice alum Don Johnson made a rare comment about his relationship with his eldest daughter Dakota Johnson while attending the Manhattan premiere of his new film Book Club: The Next Chapter on Monday
The 73-year-old Emmy nominee (pictured in 2019) told People: “We don’t get into each other’s worlds, we’re father and daughter. She’s a pro, I’m a pro’
In 2021, the A Little White Lie actor said he would have a “conversation” with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin if he ever proposed to his famous daughter.
“If she’s happy, I’ll be happy and he’s a lovely guy,” Don told Fox 5’s Good Day New York.
“And if she does decide to get married, I would imagine there would be grandchildren not too far after that. I’d be pretty excited about that part.’
The 46-year-old Englishman is already a father to two children – daughter Apple, 18; and son Moses, 17 – from his decades-long marriage to Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow, from whom he deliberately separated in 2016.
Johnson’s eldest child is his 40-year-old son Jesse Johnson, from his five-year romance with Andy Warhol’s muse Patti D’Arbanville, which ended in 1986.
The Golden Globe winner also has three children – son Jasper Breckenridge, who turns 21 next month; son Deacon James, 17; and daughter Atherton Grace, 23 – from his 24-year marriage to former Montessori kindergarten teacher Kelley Phleger.
As for the advice of his 33-year-old daughter (R, pictured in 2016), Don joked, “I don’t know what her advice would be at this point, but probably, ‘Go away, dad!’
That wouldn’t fly now! Dakota is Johnson’s only child from his two marriages (1976 and 1989-1996) to Oscar-nominated Melanie Griffith (R, pictured in 2015), whom he scandalously dated when he was 23 and she was 15
“If she’s happy, I’ll be happy and he’s a lovely guy!” In 2021, the A Little White Lie actor said he would have a “conversation” with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin (L, pictured June 2) if he ever proposed to his famous daughter
Don told Fox 5’s ‘Good Day New York’: “And if she does decide to get married, I would imagine there would be grandchildren not too far after that. I would be really looking forward to this part.
Eldest: Johnson’s eldest child is his 40-year-old son Jesse Johnson (R, pictured in 2019) from his five-year romance with Andy Warhol’s muse Patti D’Arbanville, which ended in 1986
2019 family portrait: The Golden Globe winner also has three children – son Jasper Breckenridge, who turns 21 next month; son Deacon James, 17; and daughter Atherton Grace, 23 – from his 24-year marriage to former Montessori kindergarten teacher Kelley Phleger (2-L)
Don (pictured Monday) told People: “I love being with my kids and I have a lot of them so I’m just doing the rounds. I’m a very simple guy, I like walking, I like nature and all that stuff, and I love hanging out with my beautiful wife.
Coming to US/UK cinemas this Friday! Next, Johnson will reprise his role as the fiancé of hotel mogul Vivian (Jane Fonda) — retired music promoter Arthur — in Bill Holderman’s Book Club: The Next Chapter
Future bride! The Italy-set comedy sequel – which has a 63% critics’ approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes – also stars Diane Keaton (L), Candice Bergen (2-R), Mary Steenburgen (R), Andy Garcia and Craig T. Nelson
“I love being with my kids and I have a lot of them so I’m just doing the rounds,” Don told People.
“I’m a very simple guy, I like walking, I like nature and all that stuff, and I love hanging out with my beautiful wife.”
Next, Johnson will reprise his role as the fiancé of hotel mogul Vivian (Jane Fonda) – retired music promoter Arthur – in Bill Holderman’s Book Club: The Next Chapter, which hits US and UK theaters this Friday.
Set in Italy, the comedy sequel – which has a 63% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes – also stars Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Andy Garcia and Craig T. Nelson.