Dakota Johnson braves the rain while heading to rehearsals for her upcoming appearance on Saturday Night Live in NYC

Dakota Johnson braved the rain in order to attend rehearsals for Saturday Night Live in New York City on Tuesday morning.

The 34-year-old performer flashed a smile as she made her way out of a hotel and stepped into the Big Apple’s rain-soaked streets before heading to the show’s production facility.

The actress — who recently corrected reports about her sleep schedule — donned a black pinstripe button-up blouse that was paired with a matching pair of loose-fitting pants.

Johnson kept herself warm in the inclement weather by wearing a dark trench coat as she headed to rehearsals.

The star of the Fifty Shades film franchise also wore leather boots and kept a sizable red purse slung over her right shoulder.

Dakota Johnson braved the rain in order to attend rehearsals for Saturday Night Live in New York City on Tuesday morning

The performer completed her look with a pair of chic sunglasses, and her beautiful brunette locks cascaded onto her shoulders and back.

It was revealed that Johnson would serve as the host of Saturday Night Live last week.

The Suspiria actress also served as the host of of the program during an episode of its 40th season, which aired in 2015.

Justin Timberlake, who has been featured on the show numerous times in the past, is set to appear as the new installment’s musical guest.

Both Johnson and the SexyBack singer appeared in the 2010 drama feature The Social Network. 

The actress opened up about returning to Saturday Night Live during a new episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she spoke about the emotions she was feeling ahead of her planned stint on the sketch program. 

When asked about how she was feeling about her second appearance on the show, the performer stated via NBC: ‘I’m the same amount of nervous. I’m so excited, though.’

Johnson then remarked that she greatly enjoyed her last appearance on the show and was briefly considering remaining with the program full-time. 

The actress - who recently corrected reports about her sleep schedule - donned a black pinstripe button-up blouse that was paired with a matching pair of loose-fitting pants

The actress – who recently corrected reports about her sleep schedule – donned a black pinstripe button-up blouse that was paired with a matching pair of loose-fitting pants

Johnson kept herself warm in the inclement weather by wearing a dark trench coat as she headed to rehearsals

Johnson kept herself warm in the inclement weather by wearing a dark trench coat as she headed to rehearsals

The Suspiria actress also served as the host of of the program during an episode of its 40th season, which aired in 2015

The Suspiria actress also served as the host of of the program during an episode of its 40th season, which aired in 2015

The actress opened up about returning to Saturday Night Live during a new episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she spoke about the emotions she was feeling ahead of her planned stint on the sketch program

The actress opened up about returning to Saturday Night Live during a new episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she spoke about the emotions she was feeling ahead of her planned stint on the sketch program

She recalled: ‘I loved it so much that…I was like, “I’ll just quit my job and do this every day.”‘ 

The performer is also preparing for the release of the upcoming superhero film Madame Web, in which she is set to star.

Johnson will also be joined by Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced and Celeste O’Connor in the Marvel Comics-based movie.

Madame Web is currently scheduled to make its official debut on Valentine’s Day.

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