Dakota Johnson: Heartbroken Without Ring Amid Chris Martin Split
BOMBSHELL! Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin's Decade-Long Romance Comes Crashing Down
The Hollywood power couple, known for their seemingly perfect relationship, has finally hit a brick wall. After nearly five years of on-again, off-again romance, Dakota Johnson and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin have called it quits.
Just hours before the news broke, 35-year-old Johnson was spotted emerging from the luxurious Greenwich Hotel in Manhattan's trendy Tribeca neighborhood. Clad in a large hat that attempted to conceal her eyes, but failed miserably, Johnson exuded a somber expression, hinting at the impending doom of their relationship.
What raised eyebrows, however, was the absence of her dazzling emerald engagement ring on her left hand. Insiders claim that this wasn't just a casual oversight; it's a clear indication that the couple has indeed parted ways.
According to a reliable source close to the pair, Johnson had been holding onto the hope of making their relationship work despite Martin's increasing detachment. "Dakota held a flame for them to be together because she loved him so much and loved his kids so much," the insider spilled. "But breakups aren't instant; they continued to breakup and makeup, with things working when they were away from each other, but little things kept adding up where they weren't right for each other anymore."
The insider added that Johnson is particularly heartbroken about no longer being a part of Martin's children's lives, Apple (21) and Moses (19), whom he shares with ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow. "Dakota wants them to know she's always there for them," the source emphasized.
While fans may be surprised by the news, they shouldn't be too shocked; rumors of trouble in paradise had been circulating since August 2024, when The Scholarly Note first reported on the couple's issues. However, a rep swiftly dismissed the rumors at the time, claiming they were still together.
The pair's tumultuous relationship has been plagued by ups and downs over the years. In 2019, there was a brief rumored split due to Martin allegedly pushing for them to have children, but they quickly reunited. Johnson even referred to herself as a "stepmom" to Paltrow's kids in an interview earlier this year, further solidifying her love for Martin's family.
As the news spreads like wildfire, fans can't help but wonder what went wrong. Was it the constant on-again, off-again dynamic? The lack of commitment? Or perhaps something more sinister?
One thing is certain: Johnson and Martin's breakup will undoubtedly send shockwaves throughout the Hollywood community, leaving many to ponder the what ifs.
A Look Back at the Couple's Rollercoaster Romance
Dakota Johnson, daughter of Don Johnson (75) and Melanie Griffith (68), first caught attention when she was spotted with Martin in October 2017. The two were seen cozying up over sushi in Los Angeles, sparking rumors of a romance.
As their relationship blossomed, fans couldn't get enough of the power couple's PDA-filled outings around LA. They made their first openly public appearance together at Stella McCartney's Autumn 2018 Collection show in LA.
Johnson's family members were more than supportive of her relationship with Martin. In an interview with Digital Spy, Don Johnson playfully joked about his daughter's romance, saying, "Yeah, that's... uh troubling, isn't it? No, she's a big girl, she can handle herself!"
Her mother, Melanie Griffith, also opened up about Martin during a Global Gift Foundation USA Women's Empowerment Luncheon, gushing about how much she adores him.
Johnson seemed to confirm her relationship with Martin in an interview with Tatler in September 2018, coyly stating, "I'm not going to talk about it, but I am very happy."
But what really solidified Johnson's place within Martin's family was when the pair were spotted with Paltrow and her new husband Brad Falchuk at a Thanksgiving dinner in November 2018. A source told PEOPLE at the time, "They're a total modern family and had a great time celebrating together."
As the couple's relationship continued to evolve, they faced more challenges, including Martin's alleged desire for children. However, they persevered, even welcoming Paltrow into their inner circle.
In an interview earlier this year, Johnson gushed over Martin's children, saying, "I love those kids like my life depends on it. With all my heart."
Now, as the news of their breakup spreads, fans are left to pick up the pieces and wonder what's next for these two Hollywood heavyweights.