Chris Evans has made a surprising confession about his Materialist co-star Dakota Johnson, revealing he was initially anxious about working with her due to comments she made years earlier. In a recent interview with Access Hollywood, the 44-year-old actor who stars as John in the newly released romantic dramedy Materialist—spoke openly about his first impressions of Johnson.
Evans confessed he was “scared” the actress might not like him, stemming from a remark she had made in a past interview. “Dakota said she didn’t like my face in an interview in years prior,” Evans revealed, admitting the comment stuck with him and made him nervous about their eventual collaboration.
“I was scared that Dakota wouldn’t like me,” he continued. “I just thought Dakota was this really cool person, and I don’t know why, I just got a vibe that she wasn’t going to like me.” Despite his initial apprehension, Evans and Johnson eventually shared the screen in Materialist, which hit theaters on June 13, 2025.
The film, which explores modern relationships and emotional vulnerability, has been praised for its strong performances, particularly the chemistry between Evans and Johnson. Evans, best known for his iconic role as Captain America, jokingly downplayed their bond off-screen. “Our on-screen chemistry is a testament to performance,” he quipped. “Cause real nightmare over here, it’s a disaster, never again.”
Matching his playful tone, Dakota Johnson, who portrays Lucy in the film, added her own tongue-in-cheek remark during the interview. “We hate each other. I think he’s a piece of s*,” she said, laughing. While both stars were clearly joking, their banter highlights the genuine camaraderie that often develops between co-stars despite any initial reservations.
Their mutual teasing during the interview suggested any past awkwardness had long since faded. Materialist, directed by acclaimed indie filmmaker Riley North, marks the first collaboration between Evans and Johnson. The film has already drawn considerable attention from both audiences and critics, with particular praise for its witty dialogue and nuanced performances.
Though Evans’ early concerns may have added pressure to their working relationship, the finished product speaks for itself. Their compelling dynamic has become one of the film’s standout features. With Materialist now in wide release, Evans’s humorous confession offers fans a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes realities of Hollywood—and the sometimes surprising ways actors connect on and off the screen.