Real-Life N.Y.C. Matchmaker Critiques Dakota Johnson's Materialists: 'I've Fired Employees for Less'

Real-Life N.Y.C. Matchmaker Critiques Dakota Johnson's Materialists: 'I've Fired Employees for Less'

Matchmaker Maria Avgitidis tells PEOPLE her honest reaction after seeing 'Materialists' and its portrayal of the industry and modern dating. The drama starring Dakota Johnson is written and directed by Celine Song, who previously worked six months at a matchmaking company.

‘Materialists’ Debuts with Star Power

The new romantic comedy by Celine Song, Materialists, has just debuted in cinemas, and audiences already rave over the moving drama and the talent of such a stellar cast. The film, released in June 13, 2025, stars Dakota Johnson as Lucy, who works as a successful matchmaker in New York City enrolled in a love triangle with her new wealthy client Harry (Pedro Pascal) and her lovable but flawed ex-boyfriend John (Chris Evans).  Being inspired by t…

Materialists Box Office Collection Day 3 India: Dakota Johnson’s Rom-Com Sees Strong Growth

Materialists Day 3 Box Office Collection in India: Steady Growth for Dakota Johnson’s Romantic Comedy June … Materialists Box Office Collection Day 3 India: Dakota Johnson’s Rom-Com Sees Strong GrowthRead more The post Materialists Box Office Collection Day 3 India: Dakota Johnson’s Rom-Com Sees Strong Growth first appeared on Real News Hub.

Materialists Review: A Cynical Rom-Com Missing the Right Ingredients

Materialists is a film with a classic screwball setup: a young, beautiful matchmaker meets the charming, rich man of her dreams on the same night she runs into her broke, handsome ex-boyfriend. But Celine Song’s sophomore feature takes a more dry, dramatic approach to explore dating in the modern world. Channeling Jane Austen, Materialists discusses relationships like a numbers game where height, income, and age are the key factors to dating suc…

Materialists Star Dakota Johnson Would've Been 'Fired' if She Was Real-Life Matchmaker Says Professional, Know Why

Dakota Johnson has been winning hearts with her brilliant performance in her newest release, Materialists. The actress is portraying the role of a matchmaker while finding herself in a love triangle with Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal. While Johnson’s character in the movie seems to be ideal on various levels, a real-life dating coach from N.Y.C., Maria Avgitidis, thinks otherwise. Avgitidis went on to critique the actress’ role in Materialists an…