Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 2, 2025 · Entertainment

Mama's Mission: Melanie Griffith Tries to Reunite Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin

Dakota Johnson, 35, and Chris Martin, 48, were revealed to have broken up in early June after almost eight years together

SCANDAL ALERT! Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson's Steamy Romance Flamed Out, But Mom Melanie Griffith Won't Give Up on Reuniting Them!

Get ready for a juicy tale of love, heartbreak, and meddling mom drama! In a shocking turn of events, the eight-year romance between Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 48, and Hollywood siren Dakota Johnson, 35, has gone up in flames. But don't count out their loved ones just yet – especially not Dakota's über-protective mom, Melanie Griffith, 67!

As The Scholarly Note can exclusively reveal, Melanie has been quietly working behind the scenes to repair her daughter's relationship with Chris, who she believes are "meant to be together." And let's just say, this meddling mom is pulling out all the stops to make it happen!

Though the couple had appeared to be going to the distance and even reportedly got engaged several years ago - sources confirmed they have now called it quits; pictured in 2022

Sources close to the situation spill that Dakota is "devastated" over the split, but Melanie sees it as a huge mistake. She's convinced that her daughter and Chris can overcome their differences and reignite the flame if they just put aside their egos and "lead with their hearts." And who knows – maybe some non-traditional couple's therapy and energy work could be just what they need to rekindle their romance?

But don't think for a second that Melanie is going easy on Chris. According to insiders, she thinks he's not doing enough to win Dakota back, and that he needs to "meet her halfway." After all, as the ultimate momager, Melanie has a reputation for being fiercely protective of her daughter – just ask her iconic ex-husband Don Johnson!

So what's behind the split? Insiders claim that Chris and Dakota have been having the same issues for some time now. It seems that their busy schedules (Chris is currently touring with Coldplay, while Dakota is promoting her new movie Materialists) have taken a toll on their relationship. But Melanie isn't buying it – she thinks they can overcome any obstacle if they just put in the effort.

Insiders tell DailyMail.com Dakota's mother Melanie Griffith (pictured together at a screening of Materialists in May) and has been working behind the scenes to get her daughter and Chris Martin back together

And what about Chris's ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow? Well, sources say that Chris has been focusing more and more on his children with Gwyneth, Apple and Moses, which might have contributed to the distance between him and Dakota. But don't count out Melanie – she's not giving up on her daughter just yet!

As the drama unfolds, it seems that Chris and Dakota are leading increasingly separate lives. Chris is currently rocking the stage in cities like Las Vegas, Denver, and El Paso, while Dakota is promoting her movie Materialists opposite Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal. The film has grossed a whopping $24 million in the US and Canada to date – not bad for a rom-com!

But will Melanie's meddling efforts pay off? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure – this momager isn't going down without a fight! Stay tuned for more updates on Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson's messy breakup and the mom who won't let go of their love story.

Griffith believes the split is a 'huge mistake' and has long viewed Martin as her 'son-in-law', according to sources. The couple are pictured together in 2022

The Coldplay frontman has been on tour with his band in recent months. He is picture performing in Las Vegas earlier in June

Meanwhile, Dakota has been busy promoting her new romcom, Materialists, starring Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans