AceShowbiz - Dakota Johnson recently reflected on a memorable audition experience that did not end well for her, despite her good manners. While promoting her film Splitsville in the UK, she shared an unusual story about being labeled "cocky" and "pompous" simply because she shook everyone’s hand during an audition.

Dakota Johnson explained on Hits Radio that during a callback audition, she entered the room, took the initiative to introduce herself, and shook hands with everyone present before performing the scene. Afterward, she left the room, expecting the normal process to unfold. However, the feedback she received was surprising and confusing.

She revealed that the casting team felt her handshake and introduction came off as "schmoozing" and that she appeared "full of herself." According to the feedback, these actions were interpreted as her being overly confident or cocky, which ultimately cost her the role. "I didn’t get the job because they said that I was being cocky, but I just had manners," Johnson said.

This incident highlights how different casting environments can interpret even simple gestures in unexpected ways. For Dakota Johnson, what she considered polite and respectful behavior was misread as arrogance, costing her an opportunity. Despite this, she shared the story with humor and a sense of disbelief at the unusual outcome.

Her experience serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of auditions and how actors sometimes face challenges beyond their performances. Dakota Johnson continues to build her career with projects like Splitsville, while also navigating the complexities of the industry’s subjective judgments.