Who Else Auditioned for 'Fifty Shades of Grey'? 10 Actresses Dakota Johnson Beat to Play Anastasia (One Was 'Mortified' & 'Uncomfortable' During Her Audition)

Fifty Shades of Grey was one of Hollywood’s hottest projects when it was announced, and a lot of actresses wanted to be a part of it.

Of course, Dakota Johnson landed the lead role of Anastasia Steele alongside Jamie Dornan‘s Christian Grey. The movie took her star power to the next level. However, she faced stiff competition in the audition process.

The risque plot, which flirted with BDSM and featured multiple intimate scenes, made the franchise a risk for Hollywood, but it was one that paid off.