Amidst the glitz and glamor of talk show entertainment, some moments break through the polished veneer and offer viewers a peek behind the curtain. Dakota Johnson and Ellen DeGeneres’ exchange is one such example, an honest intersection of misunderstanding and humor that captivated viewers. It’s a reminder that even in the scripted realm of television, real moments can happen unexpectedly that leave a lasting impression on both presenters and audiences.
The misunderstanding led to a hilarious conversation between Dakota Johnson and Ellen DeGeneres last week. During the interview, there was a hilariously awkward exchange when DeGeneres forgot that she was invited to Johnson’s recent 30th birthday party in Malibu.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show ran for nearly twenty years and featured a variety of awkward and odd interviews.
While the show featured many heartwarming moments with the guests, there were also some awkward moments that made it difficult to watch.
When Dakota Johnson visited The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2019, it was one of the most awkward interviews ever.
The conversation that took place between Ellen and Dakota in this particular episode stands out as an awkward exchange that gave viewers something to squirm over.
In fact, the awkward scene involving Ellen DeGeneres and Dakota Johnson resurfaced on Monday, Nov. 27, the fourth anniversary of the infamous interview.
When Johnson first appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to promote her movie “The Peanut Butter Falcon,” the topic of discussion was the movie. But then the conversation unexpectedly turned to Johnson’s recent 30th birthday.
When Ellen DeGeneres said she never received an invitation to Johnson’s birthday party, Johnson quickly responded and appeared to be upset. She spoke out against DeGeneres, saying, “Actually no, that’s not true, Ellen, you were invited.”
“No, last time I was at the show, last year, you gave me a lot of s**t for not inviting you, but I didn’t even know you wanted to be invited.
“Well, who wouldn’t want to be invited to a party?” DeGeneres immediately responded.
Johnson insisted, “But I didn’t even know you liked me.” This prompted DeGeneres to make a rather dramatic comeback, insisting that she had always liked the actor and wouldn’t have asked her to appear on the show so often if she hadn’t.
Johnson insisted, “But I invited you and you didn’t come.”
DeGeneres was said to be out of town that week after a back-and-forth exchange with her producer, to which she replied, “Oh yeah, I had the thing.”
Following the recent anniversary of Dakota Johnson’s interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the people of X (formerly Twitter) collectively cringed over an awkward moment years ago.
One person wrote on the well-known social media site: “Dakota Johnson ended Ellen’s entire career with ‘it’s not really true Ellen’ four years ago today.
To which another said: “Dakota really pranked Ellen on her own show.”
A third person added: “4 years ago Dakota Johnson called Ellen DeGeneres out for lying about not being invited to her birthday party.”
Ellen DeGeneres has already come under fire for the way she treats visitors.
Emily Ratajkowski called the host’s questioning of Taylor Swift’s past relationships “fucking hot” when she criticized earlier this year.
The awkward exchange between Dakota Johnson and Ellen DeGeneres is one of those rare moments that resurfaces in the collective memory, permanently etched into the show’s history. It’s a reminder that even the most popular talk shows have moments of discomfort. This interaction sparked discussions on the internet and people still remember this funny yet worthy encounter years later. While it may have been uncomfortable, it also showcased the unexpected and unscripted nature of live television. It’s a testament to the unpredictability of human interactions, even in a highly curated show like Ellen. These moments serve as a reminder that behind the polished facade of television, genuine and unexpected exchanges can steal the spotlight and leave a lasting impression on both viewers and the hosts involved.