After nearly eight years of quietly navigating their relationship away from the spotlight, Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have reportedly gone their separate ways. While the couple had always projected an image of calm and closeness, new reports suggest that their breakup may have been quietly building for some time, and a key difference in long-term goals might have played a major role. Read on to know what the recent reports have to say,
Dakota Johnson, Chris Martin Breakup
According to sources cited by People, the decision to part ways wasn’t sudden. One insider described the breakup as feeling “final this time,” indicating that this wasn’t the first time the pair had hit a rough patch. Though they’ve weathered ups and downs before, it appears that this time, the differences were harder to reconcile.
One issue that reportedly lingered in their relationship was the age gap. At 35, Dakota may have been considering starting a family, while Chris, now 48, already has two children from his previous marriage to Gwyneth Paltrow. According to The U.S. Sun, this difference in where they stood on future plans may have become increasingly difficult to ignore. Despite this underlying tension, the couple had still been spotted together as recently as mid-May, enjoying a casual outing in Malibu. In January this year, they were even photographed hand-in-hand during Coldplay’s tour in India. These public moments of affection kept fans hopeful, especially since engagement rumors had followed them since 2020.
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Over the years, Chris has shared his admiration for Dakota in various interviews, calling her one of the most important people in his life. However, he’s always kept the deeper parts of their relationship private, choosing to focus on his music and family rather than media attention. Dakota, meanwhile, has also maintained a low-key presence when it comes to her personal life. But in a recent interview while promoting her upcoming film Materialists, she reflected more broadly on how society tends to define relationships. She questioned the stigma around topics like marriage and divorce, suggesting that relationships shouldn’t have to follow a fixed path or timeline.
While neither Dakota nor Chris has publicly addressed the breakup, sources close to the couple suggest that after years of trying to balance different life goals and busy careers, they’ve chosen to go their separate ways.
Dakota’s latest film Materialists, co-starring Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, is scheduled to release on June 13.
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