Chris Martin Confirms Dakota Johnson Relationship Status

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Dakota Johnson Shuts Down Chris Martin Breakup Rumors

Chris Martin is still feeling sparks with Dakota Johnson.

While the longtime couple have been at the center of breakup rumors over the past year, the Coldplay singer seemingly confirmed that he and the Fifty Shades of Grey alum are very much together—although they are still hoping to keep their romance out of the spotlight.

"It is important to say that [romantic love] is such a big factor in everything," Chris explained to Rolling Stone in an interview published Dec. 19, "even though it feels right to keep it precious and private; I'm not denying its power."

The outlet noted that Chris, 47, did mention Dakota, 35, several times throughout their interview, saying that the two had recently listened to Kacey Musgraves' Golden Hour and calling her one of his best friends alongside children Apple Martin, 20, and Moses Martin, 18, whom he shares with ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow.

While Chris and Dakota have quietly been together for years after meeting in 2017, multiple outlets reported in March that the couple had actually gotten engaged years ago, although neither confirmed the engagement at the time.

It was then reported in August that the two had ended their romance, however a rep confirmed to E! News at the time that it was "not true," adding, "they are happily together."

In fact, days after the speculation started, Dakota was seen stepping out in Malibu, Calif., with an emerald ring on her ring finger—the same one she'd worn in 2020.

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Despite their focus on privacy, Chris and Dakota haven't been shy about how much they care for each other, with the Madame Web star telling Vanity Fair in 2022 that after they first met, they "never really left each other."

They also wanted to keep their romance out of the spotlight as much as they could in part because of Chris' family and Dakota's own experience growing up in Hollywood as the daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith.

"Maybe I think about relationships like that differently because I grew up in my family," she continued. "We were all cool. Obviously, there were times where it was not cool, but I experienced that, so I don't want that in my life…It's better to be kind, and it's also really nice that everybody actually really loves each other and has each other's backs."

For a look back at Chris and Dakota's love story over the years, keep reading.

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November 2017

Let the romance rumors begin! After Dakota Johnson was spotted at a Coldplay concert, fans started to speculate that the actress could be dating Chris Martin. While the pair didn't confirm anything for months, a few additional sightings suggested these two were more than just friends.

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January 2018

While attending the launch of Stella McCartney's Women's Autumn 2018 and Men's Autumn/Winter 2018 Collections at SIR Studios, the pair was spotted holding hands, giving fans further confirmation they were dating.

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September 2018

First comes love, then comes ma—ching tattoos? The Fifty Shades actress and the Coldplay singer appeared to show off infinity tattoos.

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September 2018

In an interview with Tatler, Dakota confirmed she was dating Chris with a simple message. "I'm not going to talk about it," she told the publication. "But I am very happy."

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November 2019

After Chris supported Dakota at her star-studded 30th birthday party in October, the actress returned the favor when it was time for her boyfriend to perform on Saturday Night Live. The pair celebrated the special show by attending the official after-party together.

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February 2020

The Fifty Shades of Grey alum donned her director's hat for Coldplay's "Cry, Cry, Cry" music video. The video's story is about a couple working through life's obstacles side-by-side and holding each other when they cry.

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March 2021

A source confirmed to E! News that the High Note actress and Coldplay frontman nestled into a modern Cape Cod-styled home in Malibu, Calif. for a price tag of $12.5 million.

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July 2021

During summer break, the couple jetted off to Palma De Mallorca, Spain, where they enjoyed a boat ride and some sightseeing in the city.

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October 2021

Before beginning to play Coldplay's latest single, "My Universe," which is a collaboration with the group BTS, Chris pointed to Dakota in the balcony and delivered a special message. "This is about my universe, and she's here," he told the crowd.