Dakota Johnson is embracing a new chapter. She is moving forward with strength and purpose just weeks after her split from longtime partner Chris Martin.
A source close to the âMaterialistsâ actor spoke to People and said, âDakotaâs doing well. The split wasnât exactly a shock,â. The insider added that Johnson, 35, and the Coldplay frontman, 48, âhad the same issues for a while.â
Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin: 8 Years of Romance and Engagement Rumors
Multiple sources confirmed to People on June 4 that Johnson and Martin had ended their nearly eight-year relationship. The couple was first linked in 2017 and were last photographed together in Malibu on May 16.
About three months earlier, a source told People the couple had been engaged âfor years.â
The insider added that they were âin no rush to get marriedâ after first sparking engagement rumors in 2020.
The couple had faced breakup rumors in August 2024. Later, Johnsonâs rep shut down at the time. One insider had noted: âThey’ve had issues and taken breaks in the past, but things are great now. They both love their careers. They are balancing things the best they can.â
Dakotaâs New Focus: Living Intentionally
âDakota wants to live her life very intentionally â she doesnât want to have any regrets,â the source told People in a report published on June 23rd.
After years of balancing a busy career with a high-profile relationship, Johnson is now focusing on what truly matters to her.
âShe loves all her creative projects and is excited about her career. She believes there is more to life than work, though. She wants a meaningful life on all levels,â the insider adds.
Dakota Johnson Embracing New Projects After Split
Johnson is currently starring in “Materialists”, which premiered in theaters on June 13.
Her next film, “Splitsville”, is set to premiere on Aug. 22. Watch the trailer here:
How Is Chris Dealing with the Split?
Martin, meanwhile, was spotted out in New York City on June 16 with his son, Moses, 19. The singer also shares daughter Apple, 21, with ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow.
Johnson had previously opened up about her bond with Martinâs children in a March 2024 Bustle interview. âI love those kids like my life depends on it,â she said. âWith all my heart.â
She also shared her love of watching Martin perform: âI could watch him every day. I donât know how to explain it. ⦠Iâm watching my most favorite being do his most favorite thing.â
Martin will resume touring with Coldplay in Toronto on July 7, with shows across North America and England through Sept. 8.
Fans, however, believe that the breakup may have had an emotional impact on Martin.
In a June 19 post on X (formerly Twitter), PopTingz shared a clip of Martin performing Sparks, noting he got emotional and softly added âyes I willâ after singing âI wonât let you down.
While the breakup may have saddened fans of one of Hollywoodâs favorite couples, Dakota Johnson appears to be entering a new chapter.
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