Have Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin Parted Ways for Good?
Have the once inseparable pair split ways? - Speculation surfaces over the current relationship status of the ex-lovebirds who were once a darling of the tabloids.
Looks like the dream duo of actress Dakota Johnson (35) and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin (48) have called it quits. Whispers from anonymous sources hint that the couple, together for nearly eight years, decided to stop rocking each other's worlds. Despite neither Chris nor Dakota's representatives commenting on the matter, an insider spilled the beans, claiming, "This time, it feels final."
The love boat first set sail in 2017, stealthily navigating coasts together, with their famous parents—Don Johnson (75) and Melanie Griffith (67)—subtly hinting at their romance. Photos of them together in public became more frequent after these casual hints.
Paltrow's Praise for Johnson
Early in 2020, Chris' ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow (52), mother of his children, Apple (21) and Moses (19), publicly expressed her admiration for Dakota. "I love her," Paltrow told "Harper's Bazaar," acknowledging how unusual this relationship might seem to others.
Fast forward to March 2024, when Dakota herself admitted to loving Chris's offspring like they were her own. Addressing the question of stepping into the role of a stepmother, she told "Bustle" with emotional vulnerability, "With all my heart, I love these kids."
However, speculation of splits and reconciliation had been circulating for some time, but the couple, rumored to be engaged, is now officially parting ways, according to a source close to the couple. In light of their breakup, those days of nuptial preparation have fizzled away.
Age Gap and Different Paths
The reasons leading to their separation seem rooted in differences beyond love. The age gap and the question of starting a family have been key sources of tension between the pair. Dakota expressed her wish to start a family in the future, whereas Chris felt he'd reached the end of his journey with children. Despite Charles and Dakota being engaged for several years, the promise of a wedding has evaporated from the horizon of their relationship.
The chance of reforming this duo in the future is a tantalizing possibility but a distant one, with their current split presenting a necessary step in any potential reconciliation. Dakota seems heartbroken at losing the opportunity to be around Chris's children but insists on her continuing support. Though baggage from their long relationship weighs heavily, they've agreed it will be tough to move on[1][4][5].
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- Gwyneth Paltrow
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[1] Source: People Magazine
[4] Source: Harper's Bazaar
[5] Source: Bustle
"Despite Dakota Johnson's heartfelt admiration for Chris Martin's children, their currently unfolding split seems to indicate that they're not going to be able to sustain their relationship, given the age gap and questions about starting a family. This separation may create a gap in their entertainment careers, as they've been prevalent figures in the celebrity world, with Johnson rising to fame with roles like Anastasia Steele in 'Fifty Shades of Grey'."
