Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson Split After Eight Years: Source Reveals Why

Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson's Breakup Confirmed After Eight Years: Source Reveals Challenges London, UK – June 5, 2025 – The relationship between Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and actress Dakota Johnson has ended after eight years. Rumors of the split had been circulating for months, but confirmation only emerged recently. A source close to the couple revealed to The Sun that the significant age difference (13 years) and discussions about having children had presented ongoing challenges. "Their relationship has been over for a long time, they just haven't been able to figure out how to make it official," the source stated. "Dakota held onto the flame because she loved him so much." The news follows Martin's previous high-profile marriage to Gwyneth Paltrow, which ended in 2014 after ten years. This latest development adds another layer to the ongoing narrative of Martin's personal life and its intersection with his public persona. The couple's decision to separate, while undoubtedly personal, highlights the complexities of long-term relationships, particularly those navigating significant age gaps and the pressures of family life in the public eye.