"I hate that term"

Dakota Johnson Speaks Out Against Cancel Culture

In a new interview, actress Dakota Johnson spoke out about her dislike of the term "cancel culture" and how it's affected some of her friends and former co-stars. She called it a "f-----g downer" and added: "I hate that term."

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Dakota Johnson has made her thoughts known on the "cancel culture" debate.

The Suspiria actress, 32, spoke her mind after she was asked about former co-stars who have been "cancelled" since she worked with them — namely Armie Hammer, Johnny Depp, and Shia LaBeouf.

Dakota Johnson slams cancel culture in new interview

The three actors have had claims ranging from sexual to physical and emotional abuse made against them, but Johnson explained she never had bad experiences with the men.

While noting that she is "sad for anyone who was harmed or hurt," Johnson also said she is "sad for the loss of great artists" due to an "overcorrection" happening in society. Of "cancel culture," Johnson added: "I hate that term."