We’re up against the entire world! Although Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson have kept their relationship largely under wraps, their love story is as endearing as any ballad.
Less than two years after his divorce from Gwyneth Paltrow was finalised in July 2016, Us Weekly exclusively verified in December 2017 that the Coldplay singer had moved on with the Fifty Shades of Grey actor. After a decade of marriage, the ex-couple, who have a daughter named Apple and a son named Moses, announced their “conscious uncoupling” in March 2014.
Before a source told Us that the unusual couple was “absolutely dating” and serious, they had been seen out together on numerous occasions in late 2017. The insider noted at the time, “They’ve come to know one other pretty well and are really comfortable with one another. “To seek Dakota’s viewpoint, Chris sends her a CD of his music. It’s not just a passing fancy.
At the time, a different source mentioned that Martin was attracted to Johnson’s free attitude. Chris is really youthful in heart, so being with someone younger makes sense, the insider said. It seems natural that he dates actresses because he enjoys creative people. That’s just one example of how Dakota fits his style well.
Much of their romance was kept secret, but in the summer of 2019, the “Fix You” singer and the Texan experienced difficulties. When reports of PDA between Martin and Dua Lipa at the U.K.’s Glastonbury Festival surfaced, it was thought that Martin and Johnson had broken up. (Martin’s spokesperson then disputed that the kiss ever took place.)
In August 2019, the British musician supported Johnson at a few press conferences soon after rumours of their breakup made headlines. All indications pointed to a revived romance, and Paltrow was crucial to their reconciliation. The person who forced them to do it, according to a source at the time, was “Gwyneth.” “If Chris is pleased, Gwyneth is too. She merely desires what is best for him.
For her part, the actress who plays the politician wed Brad Falchuk in September 2018. Even though the two couples get along well, Paltrow has previously acknowledged that coparenting with her ex-husband hasn’t always been straightforward.
On The Drew Barrymore Show in September 2020, the Shakespeare in Love actor said, “Chris and I agreed to putting them first and it’s harder than it appears because some days you really don’t want to be with the person that you are getting divorced.” But if you’re determined to have family dinner, you go through with it. You take a deep breath, look the person in the eye, recall your agreement, smile, hug, and reaffirm your commitment to the new relationship you are attempting to establish.
For a look back at Martin and Johnson’s quicksand romance, keep scrolling!
2017 December
Following a romantic visit to Israel in December 2017, Us exclusively verified that the couple was “absolutely dating.” The two had previously been seen dining together at a sushi bar in Los Angeles. A source said, “It’s more than just a fling.”
On the red carpet at the National Television Awards, when the actress’ father, Don Johnson, was questioned about her relationship with Martin, he first playfully informed a Digital Spy reporter that it was “troubling” before quickly changing his mind. “She’s a big girl; she can manage herself, not like that.”
2018 February
Following the release of pictures showing Johnson and Martin holding hands at Ellen DeGeneres’ 60th birthday party, Diana Keaton, a party guest, went on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to talk about her encounter with the Coldplay frontman. He was with Dakota, you’re right; they’re dating. “You have it?” she asked. What I’m trying to express is that he is handsome.
2018 May
Melanie Griffith, Johnson’s mother, spoke to Us and other reporters at a women’s empowerment event and gave her daughter’s new boyfriend a big thumbs up. I adore this man! Griffith exclaimed. She keeps her personal matters very private, and I respect that.
2018 September
In a rare admission about her relationship with the “Yellow” singer, the Suspiria actress told Tatler that she was “extremely pleased” with him. Later, a source told Us that Martin was “head over heels” and contemplating getting engaged.
The two were spotted getting similar arm tattoos of the infinity symbol with two Xs below it in that same month.
2018 September
In a rare admission about her relationship with the “Yellow” singer, the Suspiria actress told Tatler that she was “extremely pleased” with him. Later, a source told Us that Martin was “head over heels” and contemplating getting engaged.
Despite speculations that Johnson hosted a sex reveal party at her house, a spokesman for the star told Us that the actress was not expecting. The pink and blue balloons were actually for Johnson’s birthday celebration.
Johnson rebuffed the pregnancy rumours on Ellen later that month. “I’m only expecting a lot of great ideas, not any babies,” she remarked.
2019 January
According to a source who spoke to Us, “Chris is totally over heels,” but the father of Apple and Moses “wanted to make sure the kids didn’t have too much change all at once” because Paltrow had only married Falchuk three months prior. The insider continued, “He’s a fantastic dad.”
2019 April
The camera-shy couple was spotted in Malibu walking Johnson’s dog. The two were captured in photographs together for the first time in nearly four months.
2019 June
After nearly two years of dating, the couple prompted speculations that trouble was brewing in paradise. At the time, Martin was said to have shared passionate kisses with Dua Lipa at the Glastonbury Festival in the United Kingdom, but his representative rejected the claims. The representative informed the Daily Mail that “they were both in the same area of the festival with a larger group of buddies.”
2019 July
Johnson and the “Something Just Like This” singer reignited their chemistry less than two months after it had faded. Days after the two of them attended a wrap party for The High Note, Martin accompanied his girlfriend to the Los Angeles premiere of The Peanut Butter Falcon.
2020 January
An enormous blended family! The founder of Goop opened up to Harper’s Bazaar about how she really feels about her ex-new husband’s girlfriend. I adore her, Paltrow declared. “Because it’s somewhat unorthodox, I can understand why it could seem strange. However, I believe that after going through it repeatedly in this situation, I simply adore her. Prior to their brief 2019 breakup, a source had told Us that Paltrow “pushed” the couple to get back together.
2020 March
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the How to Be Single actress posted instructions for appropriate hand washing on her friend Olivia Wilde’s Instagram account. Martin’s hands, not her own, are being washed, proving that the couple’s compatibility endured the quarantine without a hitch.
2020 May
Coldplay’s “Cry Cry Cry” music video was directed by Johnson, but she stated that she wasn’t given any preferential treatment. She explained the situation to Marie Claire by saying, “I wrote the narrative and sold it to the band like every other filmmaker did, and they chose mine. Not because they’re partial to me at all.”
2020 January
Next steps Johnson was spotted while holiday shopping in 2020 with a huge emerald ring on her left hand, which immediately led to rumours that Martin had proposed. At the time, neither celebrity addressed the rumours.
Jan. 20, 2021
A Malibu property costing millions was purchased by the “In My Place” musician and the Lost Daughter actress in January 2021 with the intention of “making it their primary abode,” according to a source. An insider exclusively stated, “They are incredibly glad and happy with their purchase,” noting that the couple was “quite excited to move in” together.
July 2021
The two took a boat ride and a stroll around a Balearic Islands town as part of their romantic trip to Spain.
During a Coldplay concert in London, Chris Martin refers to Dakota Johnson as his universe.
In October 2021, Martin paid homage to his girlfriend before Coldplay’s performance of “My Universe” in London. It’s all about my universe, here. And she’s here!” he said to the audience, pointing to Johnson who was perched on the balcony.
Nov. 20, 2021
In a November 2021 interview, the High Note actress said, “[Post-COVID safety protocols have been] odd.” “Because my parents are older, I can’t really be around them if I’ve been working. However, my buddies and I have spent a lot of time together, and it’s wonderful.
She went on to tell the publication that the couple had started binge-watching Squid Game on Netflix, describing it as “very intense.” “It’s confusingly f—ked up,” she said, “because it’s wonderful at times and then horrible at others. That’s a really intriguing combination, too.
Dec. 20, 2021
Johnson gave a rare glimpse into the activities she and Martin enjoy doing by themselves. She admitted to Elle UK that they had been dating for some time. We occasionally go out, but because we both work so much, it’s wonderful to be at home where it’s snug and private. The majority of the festivities take place in my home.
Jan. 20, 2022
Martin unintentionally appeared as Johnson was promoting her movie, Cha Cha Real Smooth, in a video Q&A with the Sundance Institute, appearing to assist his girlfriend with some technical issues. When Johnson joined the conversation, the leader of Coldplay was seated behind her. He made the peace sign with his fingers before leaving the room. The Lost Daughter actress simply laughed off the uncomfortable situation.
Jan. 20, 2022
In Los Angeles, the couple went on a chic date night and had dinner at an Italian restaurant while looking their best. During a Q&A with her Instagram followers that same month, Paltrow gushed about her ex-relationship husband’s with the Our Friend actress, saying that she loves her “very much.”
April 2022
The couple smiled broadly as they took pictures with Barbra Streisand at a tea gathering.
June 2022
In her Vanity Fair cover story, the Cha Cha Real Smooth actress told a cute tale about a recent beach vacation she took with her boyfriend. “Chris and I just came down here, and I didn’t have my glasses on, “She spoke out. “For ten, fifteen minutes, we watched what we thought were seals, but it was seaweed. He simply allowed me to believe they were seals the entire time.
July 2022
Martin spoke up about the choice to help hard-of-hearing listeners at the band’s concerts while Coldplay was on their Music of the Spheres World Tour and gave credit to Johnson for the concept. The singer remembers her lover telling him, “I got you a Subpac for Christmas,” in an interview with CBS Mornings. “It’s similar to what Finneas wears on stage with Billie [Eilish], she remarked. Finneas may use it to hear where the one is on the bass drum since it vibrates.”
Martin and his bandmates acknowledged that making live music accessible to listeners of all capacities left them feeling “emotional.”