Dakota Johnson Fans Revel in Ellen DeGeneres' Talk Show Exit
The Ellen DeGeneres Show is coming to an end, and many fans see it as a victory in a way for [...]
Not the Truth
"it's just not a challenge anymore" no❤️ that's not the truth ellen❤️
— hunter harris (@hunteryharris) May 12, 2021
Many fans laughed at DeGeneres' explanation that the show is "just not a challenge anymore." They quoted Johnson to say that that is not the real reason she is stepping down.
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thank u dakota johnson pic.twitter.com/NVHITpk9bw
— nat “cops break laws to terrorize/intimidate” puff (@LeftAtLondon) May 12, 2021
Fans joked that Johnson's whole career had been leading to the end of DeGeneres' talk show. They traced the event all the way back to the writing of 50 Shades of Grey, which made Johnson famous and, in turn, gave her the platform she needed to put DeGeneres in her place.
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Dakota Johnson reading about the ellen show ending pic.twitter.com/R2xBWL8zAb
— not nico (@notn1co) May 12, 2021
How does Dakota Johnson feel about the Ellen Show ending?
— Ashton Higgins (@ashtonshiggins) May 21, 2021
Some fans assumed Johnson felt vindicated as she watched the cancellation from the sidelines. They imagined that if she didn't, she would speak out.
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If she’s invited
— TrapFYI 🅙 (@Cheater_Trap) May 13, 2021
As with many cancellations, the hashtag "Ellen DeGeneres is Over Party" was trending on Twitter, and fans left no doubt that Johnson was the guest of honor.
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I am Dakota Johnson & Spikeball is my Ellen DeGeneres
— Jake (@kszczwsk) May 21, 2021
Fans with their own vendettas to pursue took solace in Johnson, using her as motivation to achieve their own goals.
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dakota johnson unraveled ellen how do we get her to take out james corden
— anjelica (@mundaneparade) May 21, 2021
Others thought that Johnson should turn her newfound superpowers on other stars that they wanted to see canceled.
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