On June 4, 2025, Dakota Johnson, 35, and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 48, ended their nearly eight-year, on-again, off-again relationship, with sources confirming to People that the breakup “feels final this time.” The couple, first linked in 2017 after a sushi date in Los Angeles, had kept their romance largely private, with rare public appearances in Mumbai and Malibu. The split, reported across platforms like E! News , has sparked widespread discussion among fans, who can follow updates on X and entertainment news sites.
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A Rollercoaster Relationship
Johnson and Martin’s love story began post-Martin’s 2014 divorce from Gwyneth Paltrow, with whom he shares daughter Apple, 21, and son Moses, 19. Their relationship, marked by a 2019 split over differing views on starting a family, saw a brief reconciliation,Engagement rumors surfaced in 2020 when Johnson was spotted with an emerald ring, confirmed by People in March 2024 as a years-long engagement with no rush to marry. Despite a public denial of breakup rumors in August 2024 by Johnson’s rep, who told E! News they were “happily together,” recent reports indicate irreconcilable differences.
What Led to the Breakup
Sources told that the couple struggled with conflicting schedules—Martin’s Coldplay tours in Europe and Johnson’s film projects, including The Materialists (set for June 2025)—and differing personal priorities. “They’ve had ups and downs, but this time they’ve accepted it’s best to move on,” a source said, noting Johnson’s devastation, particularly over her bond with Martin’s children, whom she described to Bustle as loving “like my life depends on it.” The couple’s last public sighting was May 16, 2025, in Malibu.
Looking Forward
As Johnson prepares for The Materialists and Martin continues Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour, both are focusing on their careers. The split, described as amicable, leaves open the possibility of future co-parenting ties with Martin’s children. Fans remain hopeful for their happiness, eagerly awaiting their next projects.
-By Manoj H
