Early career, Melanie Griffith began her acting career at a young age, appearing in a number of films and television shows as a child and teenager. Personal life, Melanie Griffith has been married four times and has three children, including actress Dakota Johnson. Substance abuse struggles, Melanie Griffith has been open about her struggles with substance abuse and her journey to sobriety. Career resurgence, after taking a break from acting in the late 1990s, Melanie Griffith returned to the screen in the early 2000s with several high profile roles. Philanthropy, Melanie Griffith is involved in several charitable organizations and has been a strong advocate for a number of causes, including animal rights and the fight against substance abuse.