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Chris Martin & Dakota Johnson Split After 8 Years Together
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson Call It Quits After Eight Years Together: Actress Reportedly ‘Devastated’ by Split.
Hollywood romance comes to an end as Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and actress Dakota Johnson part ways after nearly a decade together.
In a turn of events that has saddened fans worldwide, Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin, 48, and Hollywood actress Dakota Johnson, 35, have officially ended their eight-year relationship. The couple, once celebrated for their low-key and seemingly rock-solid romance, have reportedly gone their separate ways, leaving Dakota “devastated” by the outcome.
A Longtime Love Story Comes to an End
Speculation surrounding the status of their relationship had been circulating for several months, with neither Chris nor Dakota making public appearances together since early 2024. Now, sources close to the couple have confirmed to multiple outlets that their relationship has officially ended.
According to an insider who spoke with the Daily Mail, “Their relationship has been over for a long time. They just haven’t been able to figure out how to make it official. Dakota held a flame for them to be together because she loved him so much—and loved his kids so much.”
The source added that the couple even tried taking breaks and spending time apart in hopes of reigniting the spark, but the distance only underscored the growing emotional divide between them.
“Dakota is heartbroken, especially because she won’t be around Chris’s children as much anymore. She always considered them part of her family and wants them to know that she’s still there for them,” the insider revealed.
A Glimpse Into Their Private Life
Despite maintaining a mostly private relationship, Martin and Johnson occasionally gave fans glimpses into their romance. The pair was last publicly spotted together in January 2025, holding hands at the Babulnath Temple in Mumbai while Coldplay was on tour in India. Prior to that, Dakota had been in New York filming her upcoming romantic drama Materialist, starring alongside Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal.
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Last summer, Johnson was seen supporting Martin during Coldplay’s headline performance at Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England—an appearance that seemed to put breakup rumors to rest at the time.
Speaking to Bustle, Dakota once described her admiration for watching Martin perform, saying, “I could watch him every day. I don’t know how to explain it. I feel like… I’m watching my most favorite being do his most favorite thing. When people are really good at things, it is [sexy].”
Their mutual support and public appearances gave the impression of a strong and lasting bond, but sources say deeper issues were at play behind closed doors.
Age Gap and Family Plans Reportedly at the Heart of Split
Chris Martin, who was previously married to actress and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow, shares two children with his ex-wife—Apple, 19, and Moses, 17. Johnson had developed a close relationship with both children and frequently referred to them as her stepchildren.
The Fifty Shades of Grey star had openly expressed her love for Chris’s kids, stating in past interviews that she loved them “like her life depends on it.” At one point, she even revealed her openness to motherhood, telling reporters, “I’ve gotten to this place where I really want to experience everything life has to offer… If I’m meant to be a mother, bring it on.”
However, insiders suggest that the couple’s 13-year age difference and differing views on having more children were ongoing sources of tension in their relationship.
A source told The U.S. Sun, “The age gap was always there in the background, and while they tried to make it work, they weren’t always on the same page about starting a family. That put a strain on things over time.”
An Unconventional Blended Family
One of the more unique aspects of Martin and Johnson’s relationship was the close bond Dakota shared with Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris’s ex-wife. Paltrow not only gave her blessing to the relationship but also attended Dakota’s 30th birthday party—a clear sign of mutual respect and affection.
Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar, Paltrow once commented on the unconventional dynamic, saying, “I love her. I can see how it would seem weird because it’s sort of unconventional. But I think, in this case… I just adore her.”
She added that maintaining a positive co-parenting relationship with Martin had been a lifelong commitment, one that required evolving and reinventing their dynamic continuously.
“It’s not like there’s a finish line. It’s a lifelong commitment to constantly reinvent your relationship with your ex, which you do presumably because you have children together,” Paltrow explained.
Though neither Chris Martin nor Dakota Johnson has publicly commented on the breakup, those close to the couple suggest they are parting ways on respectful, if sorrowful, terms. Johnson’s love for Martin’s children remains strong, and sources say she hopes to remain a presence in their lives despite the split.
Fans of both stars have flooded social media with messages of support, expressing shock and heartbreak over the end of one of the entertainment industry’s most admired romances. Known for keeping their relationship away from the spotlight, Chris and Dakota’s bond was often described as grounded, affectionate, and mutually respectful—a rarity in the world of celebrity.
While it remains to be seen how the breakup will impact their personal lives and future endeavors, one thing is clear: this chapter may have ended, but both stars will continue to shine in their own right.
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