After almost eight years of dating, Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have officially ended their relationship. According to a report from People, the breakup “feels final this time,” marking the end of a long and often private romance between the Fifty Shades of Grey actress and the Coldplay frontman.
A Private Romance with Public Moments
The couple first sparked dating rumours in October 2017 after being spotted together in Los Angeles. Their relationship, though largely private, saw occasional public appearances — from Johnson attending Martin’s concerts to Martin supporting her at film events. Her father, actor Don Johnson, confirmed the relationship in early 2018.
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Though breakup rumours swirled in 2019, they were dispelled when the two appeared together at a wrap party for Johnson’s film The High Note. In 2024, People reported the couple had been engaged for years but were not in a rush to marry.
Conflicting Reports Before the Split
In August 2024, sources told Daily Mail that the pair had been struggling to make things work despite their love for each other. Differences in schedules and career priorities were cited as major hurdles. While insiders claimed they had accepted the relationship could not be sustained long-term, Johnson’s representatives denied the split at the time.
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As recently as May 16, the couple was seen together in Malibu, and earlier in January, they were photographed holding hands in India during Coldplay’s tour.
What’s Next for the Stars
Dakota Johnson will next appear in Materialists, alongside Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, releasing on June 13. Meanwhile, Chris Martin continues to tour with Coldplay on their Music of the Spheres world tour, concluding in London on September 8.
