Dakota Johnson joked she would kiss Anne Hathaway every day “for the rest of her life” during a hilarious interview with their ‘Verity’ costar.
Dakota Johnson had a hilarious response when she was asked about kissing her “beautiful” co-stars Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett during a joint interview for their upcoming movie Verity.
The actress, who is starring alongside Hathaway and Hartnett in the highly anticipated adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, found herself facing an unexpectedly personal question while the three stars promoted the film.
During an interview with Extra, the reporter brought up what was described as the “enviable task” of getting to kiss both Hathaway and Hartnett in the movie.
With both actors sitting beside Johnson, the reporter then asked the Fifty Shades of Grey star which of her two co-stars was the better kisser.
Johnson appeared visibly caught off guard by the question and took a moment to think about her answer.
Hathaway quickly stepped in with a playful explanation of the film’s kissing scenes.
“We all kissed each other both times,” Hathaway joked.
She then added another humorous observation about the experience, saying, “It’s a miracle nobody got sick.”
Once Johnson had a moment to consider the question, however, she delivered an answer that immediately became one of the most entertaining moments of the interview.
“I would kiss Annie for the rest of my life. Every day. If you need me, I’m there,” Johnson said.
Her affectionate response prompted a lighthearted moment between the two actresses and gave fans another glimpse into the chemistry between the cast members while promoting Verity.
Johnson, Hathaway and Hartnett are the three central stars of the upcoming film adaptation of Verity, based on Hoover’s novel of the same name.
The movie has generated significant interest because of the popularity of Hoover’s book, which developed a particularly large following among readers on social media and BookTok.
The story marks another major adaptation of one of Hoover’s novels, following the success and controversy surrounding the film version of It Ends With Us.
However, the promotional experience surrounding Verity has so far appeared considerably more relaxed, with Johnson, Hathaway and Hartnett openly participating in interviews together.
That stands in contrast to the publicity surrounding It Ends With Us, which became overshadowed by tensions involving stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
During the promotional campaign for that film, Baldoni did not appear alongside Lively and Brandon Sklenar for several major joint press events.
The stars also did not pose together at the movie’s premiere, fueling questions about the relationship between members of the cast.
The situation became more serious in December 2024, when Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni.
Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and alleged that he had participated in efforts to damage her reputation.
Baldoni denied the allegations and subsequently filed his own legal claims, leading to an extensive public dispute surrounding the film.
The controversy became a major part of the conversation surrounding It Ends With Us, often competing with discussion about the movie itself.
By comparison, the Verity cast has so far presented a much more playful public image.
Johnson’s recent interview with Hathaway and Hartnett offered another example of that dynamic, with the three actors appearing comfortable joking with one another while discussing the movie.
The kissing question also provided an opportunity for the cast to joke about the romantic scenes involved in the story.
Rather than giving a straightforward answer about whether Hathaway or Hartnett was the better on-screen kisser, Johnson turned the question into a compliment for Hathaway.
Her declaration that she would kiss Hathaway “every day” and be there “if you need me” quickly became the standout moment of the interview.
Hathaway’s own response helped set the tone for the exchange. Her joke about all three actors kissing each other during filming added to the playful atmosphere.
For fans of the stars, the interview offered a glimpse of the off-screen rapport between Johnson and Hathaway ahead of the movie’s release.
Verity brings together three established actors for a psychological thriller based on Hoover’s bestselling novel.
Johnson takes on the central role alongside Hathaway and Hartnett, giving the film a cast that has already attracted considerable attention.
The adaptation is particularly notable given Hoover’s enormous readership and the popularity of her books among younger audiences.
Johnson, meanwhile, continues to expand her film career following roles in projects including Fifty Shades of Grey, Madame Web and Materialists.
Hathaway remains one of Hollywood’s most recognizable actresses, with an extensive filmography spanning dramas, comedies and major franchise projects.
Hartnett, meanwhile, has maintained a prominent acting career across film and television and joins the pair as another major name attached to the adaptation.
While the plot and suspense of Verity will ultimately drive the movie’s reception, Johnson’s playful interview moment has already given fans something else to discuss.
Her unexpected declaration about Hathaway was brief, but it perfectly captured the relaxed chemistry the cast appears to share during the film’s promotional campaign.
For now, fans will have to wait for Verity to see how Johnson, Hathaway and Hartnett’s on-screen performances come together. But if their recent interviews are any indication, the trio appears to be enjoying the experience of promoting the project together.