Why Liam Neeson Refuses To Watch 'Fifty Shades' – It’S All About Dakota Johnson!

Liam Neeson's Unexpected Reason to Skip 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

Liam Neeson, the iconic actor known for his intense roles in action-packed films, has a surprisingly sweet reason for steering clear of the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' series. The franchise, which catapulted Dakota Johnson into stardom, remains unwatched by Neeson due to fond memories of her from years ago.

A Blast from the Past: Neeson's Connection to Dakota Johnson

If you've been anywhere near the pop culture sphere, you'd know the 'Fifty Shades' phenomenon, born from E. L. James's racy novels. Yet, despite its global allure, Neeson has no plans to dive into the steamy saga. Why? It all harks back to his time on set with Dakota's mom, Melanie Griffith, during the filming of the 1992 movie 'Shining Through'. Reflecting on those days, Neeson reminisced about playing with a then two-year-old Dakota, making it impossible for him to see her in the adult-themed role.

“You know I have to say, I love this guy from The Fall which is fantastic series. I can’t watch those films [Fifty Shades of Grey] because I made a movie with Dakota’s mum many years ago and I used to swing Dakota around at the age of two. So I can’t– I just can’t see her as an adult, so forgive me.”

The Graham Norton Show Revelation

Neeson's revelation came to light during an appearance on 'The Graham Norton Show', where he was joined by 'Fifty Shades' star Jamie Dornan and the legendary Helen Mirren. While Dornan was there to promote the film, the conversation took an endearing turn when Neeson shared his sentimental reason for avoiding the series.

Ever the jokester, Dornan couldn’t resist adding, “I think I’ve swung her around a wee bit too.” Their light-hearted exchange highlighted Neeson's deep-rooted affection and respect for Johnson, making his refusal to watch the films understandable.

It’s a heartwarming look back at Neeson's history with Dakota Johnson and a testament to the lasting impressions of Hollywood connections.