The latest news: Dakota Johnson moves on after her breakup.
Actress Dakota Johnson was seen without her engagement ring while stepping out in New York City, confirming the end of her relationship with Chris Martin. The couple, who had been together for several years, called things off for good, marking a significant change in Johnson’s life. As she exited the Greenwich Hotel in Tribeca on a Wednesday morning, her bare left ring finger was a clear indication of the split, a visible sign of her newfound single status.
Johnson, 35, took a low-key approach to her appearance, donning a wide-brimmed sunhat and oversized sunglasses that helped conceal her face from the public eye. She chose a stylish yet simple summer outfit comprising a flowy cream blouse paired with chic chocolate brown trousers. Carrying a fashionable Gucci tote slung over her shoulder and wearing comfortable brown ballet flats, she managed to exude a sense of effortless elegance even amidst the breakup. While she may have left the engagement ring behind, she did accessorize with a delicate pendant necklace that added a subtle touch of glamour.
Just two days prior, Johnson was spotted leaving the same upscale hotel without her engagement ring, suggesting that this decision had been brewing for some time.
Shortly after her public appearance, it was reported that Dakota Johnson and Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin, 48, have officially ended their relationship after a tumultuous eight-year romance that included several breakups and reconciliations. A source revealed to People magazine that this time it feels final, indicating a significant shift in both their lives.
The last time the couple was photographed together was in mid-May at their shared home in Malibu. Earlier in the year, they were seen holding hands during a trip to India, which had raised hopes about their relationship. However, Johnson recently hinted at her relationship struggles in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, where she questioned societal norms surrounding love and marriage.
In her interview, Johnson expressed her thoughts on the pressures of societal expectations regarding relationships, marriage, and divorce. She stated, “For a long time, we’ve been so quick to judge relationships and how they should unfold in society, dictating when people should marry and labeling divorce as a failure. When you think about it, why is divorce viewed negatively? Why are there age norms for marriage or the notion that it should only happen once in a lifetime? These societal standards really don’t matter.”
Rumors of Johnson and Martin’s relationship first emerged in October 2017, and despite some brief splits, engagement rumors began swirling by 2020 due to her stunning ring. In March 2024, a source revealed to Page Six that the couple had actually been engaged for six years, with no wedding date set in the foreseeable future.
Following their engagement, the couple navigated a rocky road filled with rumors of breakups and reconciliations, with rumors emerging in August of the previous year. However, the actress’s representative reassured fans that they were “happily together.”
The star of “Madame Web” ultimately put those rumors to rest when she was spotted wearing her gorgeous emerald engagement ring, a symbol of their complicated relationship. Still, insiders indicated to People that Martin and Johnson had faced numerous challenges and have taken breaks in the past, trying to balance their busy schedules as best they could.
