Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin (lead singer of Coldplay) had been a couple since 2017, quietly building a life together while staying largely out of the spotlight. Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin were one of those low-key Hollywood couples that somehow made quiet and cozy look like the ultimate relationship goal. They started dating back in 2017, right after Chris had moved on from Gwyneth Paltrow, and things seemed serious pretty fast — but in a totally under-the-radar way. No big red-carpet moments, no constant PDA, just a lot of mutual respect and private vibes.For years, they balanced each other out: Dakota’s artsy, independent energy mixed with Chris’s laid-back musician spirit. She was often spotted at Coldplay concerts, and they even blended families at times — Dakota got along with Chris’s kids and Gwyneth, which says a lot. Rumors of an engagement floated around around 2020, but neither of them ever confirmed anything. That was very them — love in silence, no press releases required.Still, by 2025 things hit a wall. Reports said Dakota wanted a more settled, long-term future — maybe marriage, maybe kids — and Chris just wasn’t quite there. After eight years together, they called it quits in June. Friends said it felt “final,” but in classic Dakota-and-Chris fashion, they kept it graceful and drama-free. Quiet love, quiet goodbye.What’s happening now: “slowly dating”
Since the split, the story shifts to how Dakota is navigating life post-relationship. According to a recent exclusive from People, Dakota is “slowly dating again” about five months after the breakup. A source described her as “lighter,” happier and more at peace, and focused on work and personal growth rather than jumping into anything serious. In recent interviews and appearances, Dakota has shared some of her own thoughts about relationships, signaling what she’s looking for and what she’s not willing to compromise.Shortly after the breakup, she revealed one non-negotiable in a relationship but kept it vague. In October 2025, in a quick interview she joked that “men who wear flip-flops” in public are red flags for her — either a serious quip or light-hearted banter, but it does hint at her being selective. Her focus appears to be more on self-fulfillment, film work, friends, travel and personal projects rather than being defined by a relationship.
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