Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin Split After Nearly Eight Years Marking a Quiet End to Their Long Romance

Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have officially broken up, ending their nearly eight-year, on-and-off relationship, according to multiple sources who spoke with PEOPLE. One insider noted, “It feels final this time,” indicating the split may be more permanent than their previous breaks. Representatives for both Johnson and Martin declined to comment on the matter, leaving fans to piece together the details from recent sightings and past reports.

Spotted Together Amid Ups and Downs, Engagement Rumors, and Ongoing Speculation About Relationship

The couple, first romantically linked in 2017, were last seen together in public in mid-May 2025 during a casual outing in Malibu. Earlier that year, they had been spotted hand-in-hand in India while Martin was on tour with Coldplay. Though their relationship appeared strong at times, it experienced ups and downs over the years. In June 2024, a source shared that they had been working through challenges and were “definitely back on” at the time, though their private nature kept most of their relationship out of the spotlight.

In March 2024, reports emerged that the couple had been secretly engaged “for years,” following initial engagement speculation in 2020. However, they were reportedly in no hurry to marry. In August 2024, when breakup rumors started to surface, a representative for Johnson denied them, claiming the couple was still “happily together.” A source added at the time that while they had taken breaks before, their bond remained strong as they juggled their demanding careers.

Johnson Reflects on Love, Family, and Redefining Modern Relationship Expectations and Norms

Johnson had previously expressed a deep emotional connection to Martin’s children from his marriage to Gwyneth Paltrow—Apple and Moses, now 21 and 19, respectively. In an interview with Bustle, she described loving them “like my life depends on it.” She also spoke warmly of Martin’s musical talents, saying she could watch him perform “every day,” highlighting the admiration and affection that once defined their relationship.

While promoting her new film Materialists, set to release on June 13, Johnson recently reflected on societal expectations surrounding relationships. Speaking to the Los Angeles Times in an interview published June 4, she questioned traditional beliefs about marriage and divorce, suggesting that people should be free to define relationships on their own terms. Her comments offer insight into a broader perspective she may have adopted following her split from Martin.