Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson split after eight years
After nearly eight years together, the Coldplay frontman and actress have reportedly ended their relationship, though Martin’s recent praise of Johnson’s film has fueled speculation.
Key points
- Martin and Johnson’s relationship ended after almost eight years.
- They had been engaged for years but had not rushed to marry.
- The couple was last seen together in May before Johnson’s Cannes appearance.
- Martin praised Johnson’s film “Daddio” at a Coldplay concert in Athens.
- Neither party has commented on the breakup rumors.
After nearly eight years together, Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson’s relationship has reportedly come to an end, according to multiple sources close to the couple. The Coldplay frontman and the actress, first linked in 2017, had kept their romance largely private, fueling ongoing speculation about their status.
In early June 2025, several outlets reported that the couple had split—and this time, sources say, the breakup feels final. Insiders revealed the pair had been engaged “for years” but were in no rush to marry, preferring to keep their personal milestones out of the spotlight Johnson and Martin were last seen together in May, shortly before Johnson appeared solo at the Cannes Film Festival.
Despite these reports, Chris Martin recently surprised fans at a Coldplay concert in Athens by publicly praising Dakota Johnson’s latest film, “Daddio,” calling it “incredible” and encouraging fans to see it. The gesture, interpreted by many as a show of support, has left some questioning whether the breakup is truly definitive Neither Martin nor Johnson has directly commented on the rumors, and their representatives have declined to make a statement.
For now, fans are left wondering about the true status of one of Hollywood’s most private couples, as both continue to focus on their respective careers.
Your questions, answered
Did Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson break up?
Sources close to the couple say their relationship ended in early June 2025 after nearly eight years together.
Why did Chris Martin praise Dakota Johnson’s film?
Martin publicly praised Johnson’s film “Daddio” at a Coldplay concert in Athens, encouraging fans to see it.
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