- Friday, June 06, 2025
After nearly eight years of an on-again, off-again romance, Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have reportedly called it quits for good, according to sources. The couple has yet to confirm the news, leaving fans speculating about their future.
By: Vibhuti Pathak
After nearly eight years of navigating the highs and lows of a high-profile relationship, Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have reportedly ended their romance for good. According to an exclusive source cited by People, “it feels final this time,” signaling that the on-again, off-again couple may have consciously uncoupled once and for all.
Rumors about the state of their relationship have swirled for years. Last year, speculation reached a fever pitch when reports suggested the pair had called off their engagement. However, those rumors were quickly quashed when a representative for Johnson told “Page Six” that the actress and the Coldplay frontman were “happily together,” putting fans’ minds at ease—for a while.
This time, the breakup chatter has resurfaced with renewed intensity. As of Wednesday (4) afternoon, neither Johnson nor Martin has publicly confirmed or denied the split, keeping fans and media outlets in suspense. The only hint comes from a recent Los Angeles Times interview with Dakota Johnson, which was published the same day the breakup news broke.
Discussing her new film Materialists, Johnson reflected on the complexities of love and relationships: “Everyone being confused about what the fuck they’re supposed to do with their hearts. And what’s the right move? I found that very honest and I found it just so relatable.”
While she didn’t directly address her own relationship status, her candid remarks have fueled speculation that the split is indeed real this time.
The couple’s relationship has always been a subject of fascination, not least because of their ability to keep things relatively private despite their celebrity status.
Their romance began in 2017, and the pair was often spotted together at events, on vacations, and supporting each other’s professional endeavors. Yet, they managed to keep the details of their love life largely out of the public eye.
Adding another layer to the story is Chris Martin’s famous ex-wife, Gwyneth Paltrow. In the past, Paltrow reportedly encouraged Martin to reconcile with Johnson after a brief split in 2019, demonstrating the modern, amicable dynamic the trio has maintained.
As of now, Paltrow—who famously coined the term “conscious uncoupling” during her own split from Martin—has not commented on the latest breakup rumors.
Fans are left to wonder whether this separation is truly the end for Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin or just another chapter in their ongoing love story. Until either party speaks out, the future remains uncertain.
For now, the Hollywood rumor mill continues to churn, with followers hoping for closure—or perhaps, a reconciliation down the road.
