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- Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin break up for ‘final’ time after eight years together, say reports (the-independent.com)
Reports suggest that Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 48, and Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson, 35, have ended their eight-year relationship. The couple, who began dating in 2017 and were reportedly engaged at one point, have weathered frequent breakup rumors throughout their time together. A source close to the couple has stated that “it feels final this time.”
Despite recent sightings of the pair together in Malibu in May and earlier this year in India during Coldplay’s tour, the relationship appears to have reached its conclusion. Last year, Johnson’s representatives denied rumors of a split after she was seen without her emerald engagement ring.
Although the engagement was never officially confirmed by the couple, Johnson has been seen wearing the ring since 2020. Martin was previously married to actress Gwyneth Paltrow, with whom he shares two children, Apple and Moses.
Johnson has spoken warmly of her relationship with both Paltrow and her children, expressing deep affection for them. Paltrow has also publicly praised Johnson, describing her as a “wonderful person” and a close friend.
Johnson has previously credited Martin with supporting her through difficult times, recounting an anecdote where he recognized she was struggling with depression based on her choice of attire.