Dakota Johnson Sparks Mixed Reactions With 'Kiss Annie for the Rest of My Life' Verity Comment

Dakota Johnson has sparked mixed reactions after saying she would kiss Anne Hathaway 'for the rest of my life' while promoting their upcoming psychological thriller Verity.

During a recent Verity press appearance, Johnson was asked about kissing her co-star. Her response was direct: 'I would kiss Annie for the rest of my life.'

The playful comment quickly became a talking point among commenters, with some enthusiastically agreeing with Johnson while others appeared confused or unimpressed. The remark also drew attention because Johnson and Hathaway share an intimate kiss in the film.

Fans React to Dakota Johnson's Comment

Some commenters responded positively to Johnson's remark. One wrote 'thats real,' while another said, 'I feel the same way.'

A separate user tagged Johnson and Hathaway and asked, 'who TF wouldn't!?!?!?' Another joked, 'Hard to say which one is luckier,' while one commenter wrote, 'someone check on emily blunt rn.'

However, the response was not universally positive. One user reacted with 'Tf?', while another simply wrote 'Gross.'

Another commenter criticised Johnson's acting, calling her 'the worst actress in this industry.'

The comments therefore ranged from enthusiastic agreement and jokes to confusion and criticism, showing the mixed response to Johnson's remark among commenters.

Why Dakota Johnson's Comment Matters to 'Verity'

Johnson's comment comes as she and Hathaway promote Verity, the upcoming psychological thriller based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel.

Johnson plays Lowen Ashleigh, a writer hired to complete the unfinished work of bestselling author Verity Crawford, played by Hathaway. Josh Hartnett stars as Jeremy Crawford, Verity's husband.

Lowen becomes increasingly drawn into the Crawford family's disturbing secrets as she takes on the writing assignment. That relationship between Lowen and Verity gives Johnson's comment about kissing Hathaway a direct connection to the film's story and promotional campaign.

Johnson's use of 'Annie' refers to Hathaway, who has previously spoken about preferring to be called Annie rather than Anne.

The exchange also fits the film's promotional push, where the chemistry between the two actresses has become part of the conversation surrounding the adaptation, as audiences get a closer look at their characters during the campaign.

Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway Share a Kiss

The comment also has a direct connection to the film because Johnson and Hathaway share an intimate kiss as their characters, Lowen and Verity.

Promotional footage shows the actresses' characters sharing a steamy moment before the scene takes a darker turn. Verity kisses Lowen, with the encounter ending with Lowen left with a bloody lip.

The on-screen encounter makes Johnson's enthusiastic response about kissing Hathaway particularly notable during the film's promotional campaign. Rather than being an unrelated celebrity remark, the comment connects directly to the physical intimacy shown between their characters.

When Is Verity Released?

Verity is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on 2 October 2026.

Directed by Michael Showalter, the film stars Johnson as Lowen, Hathaway as Verity and Hartnett as Jeremy. It is a psychological thriller adaptation of Hoover's bestselling novel, with Johnson's comment adding another talking point as the cast promotes the upcoming theatrical release.