Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson Call It Quits—Again
A tumultuous love saga comes to a close?
After nearly eight years of romance, Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson have reportedly decided to part ways—marking the second time they’ve called it quits in as many years. The beloved Coldplay frontman and the Fifty Shades of Grey actress reignited engagement speculation back in 2020, but as relationships sometimes do, theirs spiraled through ups and downs, with fresh breakup rumors surfacing as recently as 2024.
According to sources close to the couple, this split may be the real deal. An insider shared with People, “It feels final this time.” While the duo was recently spotted enjoying the Malibu sun together on May 16, it seems the writing on the wall was just too clear to ignore.
The On-and-Off Dynamic
Since they began dating in 2017, Martin and Johnson have had their fair share of relationship twists. Although fans initially celebrated whispers of an engagement in 2020, they showed no urgency to tie the knot. The couple has occasionally faced turbulent patches, and in August 2023, when rumors flooded social media about another breakup, Johnson’s rep quickly dismissed the claims, assuring the public they were “happily together.”
Yet, it appears the rollercoaster ride has reached its final destination.
A Reflection on Family and Love
Throughout their relationship, Johnson has passionately embraced her role in the lives of Martin’s two children from his previous marriage to Gwyneth Paltrow. The actress once remarked, "I love those kids like my life depends on it," highlighting her deep affection for Martin’s son Moses and daughter Apple, now 19 and 21. The bond seemed to bring the couple closer, with Dakota often sharing her admiration for watching Martin live on stage: “I could watch him every day. I feel like I’m watching my most favorite being do his most favorite thing.”
Navigating the Spotlight
As Johnson gears up for the release of her upcoming film Materialists alongside Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal on June 13, she’s also taken the opportunity to reflect on relationships and societal norms. In a recent interview, she questioned the relentless judgment of romantic trajectories: “When people should get married… divorce is bad. Why do people have to get married or at a certain age or only once? It doesn’t matter.”
With a voice that champions personal choice and authenticity, Dakota continues to provide commentary on what it means to love in today’s world—even if that love is now moving in different directions.
Moving Forward
For fans of this iconic duo, it’s a bittersweet moment. As Martin and Johnson move on, their individual journeys remain bright, filled with professional ambition and the promise of new beginnings. Whether this marks a definitive end or simply another chapter, one thing’s for sure: the love story of Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson will be one to remember.
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