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Published 10:32 23 Oct 2025 GMT
Dakota Johnson has shared her ultimate red flag in men, warning anyone who encounters anyone displaying this to ‘run’.
Johnson was recently in a relationship with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, although we can’t tell whether this ‘red flag’ was a deciding factor in their split.
Given the light-hearted nature of her comments, probably not.
The 50 Shades of Grey star and Chris Martin were together for eight years before splitting, and now, in a new interview with Vogue she has revealed some of the major turnoffs that would put her off in a relationship.
There are some funny ones, some serious ones, and some downright weird ones, but one emerged that she simply sees as unforgivable.
Dakota Johnson. Credit: Anadolu/Getty
When asked about her major red flags, Johnson responded: "Men who wear flip flops in public. Run."
Well, that goes without saying.
Of course, it's not just men who wear flip flips that set off her alarm bells, although they are clearly a massive cause for concern.
There are other things that would put her right off, and the next one is a really common one.
The 36-year-old star also revealed that she is ‘not a fan of cologne or scents on anyone for that matter’, adding: “No, I don’t love it.”
So, what is she actually after in a partner? It's really quite simple.
In truth, we’ve all got our little hangups and turnoffs when it comes to dating, but Johnson went a bit further than that when describing who she would want to avoid in a relationship.
“Just like, not an imbecile man,” she said.
That’s not a lot to ask, is it?
Dakota Johnson. Credit: Michael Buckner/Getty
Before she split from Martin in July, Dakota also offered a few insights into her dating life - or lack there of, as the case may be.
In May, she told Elle: I’ve never dated anybody. I’ve had boyfriends, but I have never been on a dating app.”
She added: “I just don’t know that world. So, it was so interesting and intriguing.
“It’s the most beautiful side of humanity, but it can also be the ugliest.”
“Loving someone is the most scary and beautiful thing you can do.”
Ain’t that the truth?
