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As the father of five, Don Johnson He is always looking for ways to guide his children.
During an appearance in “Good Morning America” this week, the veteran 75 -year -old actor, who promotes his new Hulu program “Doctor Odyssey”, He opened about his thoughts about some of his children following his steps.
“I warned them against him.
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Don Johnson said “he warned” his children, including Dakota Johnson, not to follow his steps for a race. (Getty images)
“When Dakota (Johnson) He was graduating from high school … we have a rule in the family, “he continued.” The rule is that if you do not go to college and get a job, you are out of the family payroll.
“Outside the high school, I went to Dakota and said: ‘Do you want to visit some universities?’ And she said: “I don’t go to college.”
“Three months later, she had that part in ‘The Social Network’ and has not looked back,” he added.
The distinguished actor who found Mega Success as James “Sonny” Crockett in the 1980 television series “Miami Vice”, has been married to his wife Kelley Phleger since 1999. The couple shares three children: Atherton Grace, Jasper and Deacon. He is also the father of the son Jesse Wayne Johnson of his relationship with Patti D’Abranville and Dakota Johnson of their marriage to Melanie Griffith.
Don Johnson, photographed here with the children Dakota Johnson, Jesse Johnson and Alexander Bauer and former Patti D’Abranville, said he encourages his children to go to college and get a job. (Ron Galella, Ltd./ron Galella Collection through Getty Images)
Before finding fame, the winner of the Golden Globe Award once remembered Below your luck At the beginning of his career.
Johnson told him The Wall Street Journal In 2024, “he spent years living below the poverty line” and admitted that it was for years that he “broadcast in many forgettable roles, including five failed television pilots,” before getting his role in “Miami Vice.”
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Don, with his son Jesse Johnson, former Melanie Griffith and Dakota, is the father of five children. (Kennell/Variety/Penske Media through Getty Images)
“I could not believe that someone had apparently scoring my thoughts, feelings and emotions. The part was for me,” he recalled. “The audition went well, so well that it was convinced that it was something safe.”
Johnson starred in the popular program for five seasons and received an Emmy nomination for his representation of DET. James Crockett.
That same year, Johnson reflected on the ups and downs of fame during his The success of the “Miami Vice” race.
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Don said “he married” with his wife, Kelley Phleger. (Jim Spellman/Wireimage)
“For a long time, I couldn’t even go anywhere,” he told People Magazine. “I had to isolate. The (women) know where you are. We had 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
“One day, I reflected on Elvis (Presley) and thought: ‘It’s not like that Elvis lived and died? It is not that he is comparing me with Elvis, but in terms that he cannot have a personal life. Then, I learned to handle it and promised not to let me imprisoned me, “Johnson said.
However, on a personal level, Johnson said he has found the key to a successful marriage.
“Consider well,” he told People. “A bad marriage will age.”
In 2023, he revealed the relationship council once he received from Bob Dylan.
“Obviously, (Kelley) ‘Sa Saint. I was with Bob Dylan once, and I was having relationship problems. And Bob looks at me and says:’ Well, look, love is kindness, trust and respect, right? ‘And that is Kelley’s incarnation,” Johnson told Parade about what makes Phleyger perfect for him.
“It’s kindness, trust and respect, and we have that among us. We are lovers and friends, and it’s fun. She is an incredible woman.”
After high school, Dakota Johnson told his father that he would not attend the university and that he would follow a career as an actress. (Laura Cavanaugh/Filmmagic)
Along the way, Johnson has found the good in Hollywood in the sense that he has cultivated many strong relationships over the years, including his friendship with Bruce Willis.
During his appearance in “Good Morning America” this week, Johnson recalled the moment he met Willis, while the “Die Hard” star was attending the bar in New York City.
“I would enter there and sit with Bruce … Bruce was a good narrator, and he informed me about all the tests and tribulations of dealing with drunks and actors … and, you know, I had to be friendly with him,” Johnson recalled. “I said: ‘Do you know what? You would be incredible.’
Don Johnson said he discovered the good friend Bruce Willis in a bar in New York City. (Ron Galella, Ltd./ron Galella Collection through Getty Images)
“Then, I called the casting director … and said: ‘This guy is interesting. It is special. Training and read.’
Johnson said he knew that from the beginning Willis was special, and said: “I realized.”
During an interview with Entertainment Tonight in February, Johnson briefly touched Willis’s health.
“We are the best friends, and he is having a little fight at this time,” he said about Willis, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2022. “I take this moment to send love.”
