In a hilariously candid Vanity Fair interview, Dakota Johnson reveals she once mailed gorilla feces to avenge a friend’s heartbreak—just one of many eyebrow-raising admissions following her split from Chris Martin.
Dakota Johnson isn’t afraid to go to extraordinary lengths for her friends — even if it means getting a little dirty.
During a new lie detector interview with Vanity Fair released on June 5, the Materialists and Madame Web actress made a bizarre and bold confession: yes, she once sent a gallon of gorilla poop to a man who broke her friend’s heart. The revelation came during a question about her loyalty, prompting Johnson, 35, to confirm the petty but hilarious payback without hesitation.
“I mean, there’s no way that he would watch this, so yes, I did do that,” she said, laughing, before adding, “And it’s been quite a while. It’s been some years.”
When the polygrapher off-camera asked how one might acquire such a unique package, Johnson didn’t miss a beat: ShitSenders.com was her source of choice. “You can order any kind, any size,” she shared, while the polygraph confirmed her answer was truthful.
She drew the line, however, at ordering public crabs online. “No! Good Lord, I’m not a monster,” she quipped.
A Private Star, a Public Breakup
While the story of gorilla poop took center stage, Dakota’s appearance on Vanity Fair comes on the heels of her reported split from longtime partner Chris Martin. The Fifty Shades of Grey star and the Coldplay frontman, 48, were first linked in 2017 and reportedly got engaged quietly in 2020, though they were “in no rush to get married,” according to a source.
After nearly eight years of an on-again, off-again relationship, sources told PEOPLE in early 2025 that the pair had gone their separate ways for good. “It feels final this time,” an insider shared. Although neither star has publicly confirmed the breakup, Johnson has been seen without her engagement ring in New York City on June 2 and June 4.
Despite the split, the former couple was last seen together on May 16, walking in Malibu. Earlier this year, they also made a public appearance in India while Martin was on tour with Coldplay.
A Legacy of Keeping It Real — and Private
Throughout her career, Dakota Johnson has been known for her cool poise, dry wit, and strong sense of privacy — especially when it comes to her personal life. In a 2018 interview with Tatler, she delicately acknowledged her relationship with Martin saying, “I’m not going to talk about it, but I am very happy.” Even her mother, actress Melanie Griffith, once said of Martin, “I adore him,” while also noting Dakota’s need for privacy.
With her recent Vanity Fair revelations — from fierce acts of friendship to unusual revenge tactics — Dakota proves she’s still full of surprises, blending deadpan humor with unwavering loyalty. And while her love life may be in transition, one thing is certain: cross her friends, and she just might send a message you’ll never forget — postage paid.
