Johnson, Griffith share rare red-carpet moment at Splitsville premiere

Dakota Johnson and her mother, Melanie Griffith, staged a rare red-carpet moment at the Los Angeles premiere of Splitsville, reaffirming a high-profile family bond as the film about two couples navigating open relationships moves toward its release. The event on Tuesday night at AMC The Grove 14 brought the mother-daughter pair arm in arm, sharing smiles and a warm hug as Johnson’s costars and creator-team collaborators posed for photos.

Johnson arrived in a metallic silver Gucci gown with a strapless silhouette that highlighted her figure and added a modern edge with bold jewelry. Griffith complemented the fashion-forward moment in a white tailored suit, pairing a double-breasted blazer with wide-leg pants and an elegant updo. The stylistic contrast underscored a coordinated but individual approach to the evening, with the two women displaying a close, supportive dynamic that has become increasingly visible on the red carpet in recent years.

Splitsville, directed and co-written by Michael Angelo Covino, centers on two couples whose lives are unsettled by the decision to test the boundaries of nonmonogamy after one partner contemplates divorce. The film’s premise explores the...