Dakota Johnson has returned to dating approximately five months following her separation from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, according to entertainment industry reports. The 36-year-old actress ended her relationship with the 48-year-old musician in June after nearly eight years together. Sources indicate Johnson appears happier and more content since finalizing the split, describing her romance with Martin as frequently unstable throughout its duration.
The former couple first became romantically involved in 2017 and were photographed together as late as May 16. Industry insiders revealed in June that Johnson and Martin had actually been engaged for several years before their breakup, though engagement speculation first emerged during 2020. Sources suggested the pair faced recurring problems that ultimately proved insurmountable. When Johnson made a television appearance shortly after news of the separation became public, she joked about seeking partners who are not difficult personalities.
Johnson currently has several professional projects underway. She stars in an adaptation of Verity by author Colleen Hoover, scheduled for theatrical release on October 2, 2026. The actress also appeared in Materialists and Splitsville this year while preparing to make her directorial debut with A Tree Is Blue alongside Jessica Alba.
The former couple first became romantically involved in 2017 and were photographed together as late as May 16. Industry insiders revealed in June that Johnson and Martin had actually been engaged for several years before their breakup, though engagement speculation first emerged during 2020. Sources suggested the pair faced recurring problems that ultimately proved insurmountable. When Johnson made a television appearance shortly after news of the separation became public, she joked about seeking partners who are not difficult personalities.
Johnson currently has several professional projects underway. She stars in an adaptation of Verity by author Colleen Hoover, scheduled for theatrical release on October 2, 2026. The actress also appeared in Materialists and Splitsville this year while preparing to make her directorial debut with A Tree Is Blue alongside Jessica Alba.
