Dakota Johnson Puts Career on Hold for Real Life, Strong Signal She Wants Children

Hollywood actress Dakota Johnson has openly expressed her desire to become a mother, a statement that marks a significant shift in her life priorities after years of pursuing a career in the film industry.

In an interview with Vogue magazine, the 36-year-old revealed that she has been working non-stop for about 20 years and now feels a strong urge to change direction. "I've been working back-to-back for a long time, now there's a deep calling to shift perspective and and perhaps live a more real life," she said, as quoted from the interview.

Johnson, who was previously engaged to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, hinted that she would reduce her acting projects in the coming years. She wants to focus more on life off-screen. "I just want to be authentic. I want to develop myself and truly embrace this life with full love," she added.

Johnson firmly expressed her desire to have children. "I really want to. I didn't expect to be at this age and in this position, but that's the universe's plan. I would absolutely love it," she said. "I hope it happens to me. For the past few years, I've always felt there's a soul wanting to come. I hope I'm lucky enough to do it."

This statement comes amid news of Johnson's closeness with Machine Gun Kelly, previously known as Colson Baker. According to a source close to the musician, the two became close after meeting at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden, New York, on July 4. "They knew each other before, but they clicked at the event. Initially friends and often exchanging messages, now they spend more time together. This is a new beginning, but they are captivated by each other," the source told People.

For the Indonesian public, Dakota Johnson's story reflects an increasingly familiar phenomenon: career women who choose to postpone or change priorities for family life. Amidst the pressures of a global entertainment industry that demands high productivity, Johnson's decision to reduce her workload and pursue personal desires could serve as a mirror for many young professionals in Indonesia facing similar dilemmas between career ambition and personal life.

Nevertheless, there has been no official confirmation regarding Johnson's concrete plans, including whether she will truly reduce her acting projects in the near future. The public and media will continue to monitor the next steps of the actress who has starred in several major films such as Fifty Shades and The Lost Daughter.

What is clear is that Johnson's statement affirms a universal human desire behind the glitz of Hollywood: a more meaningful life and the opportunity to build a family. Will this decision permanently change the direction of her career, or will it become a new chapter that enriches her role as an artist?