Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin Share Subtle PDA While Out in India

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Chris Martin Puts Dakota Johnson Breakup Rumors to Rest Once and For All

Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin are on the adventure of a lifetime.

The Madame Web star stepped out with the Coldplay frontman for a tender stroll through Mumbai Jan. 20, displaying some understated PDA along the way.

During the outing, the couple—who began their romance in 2017—held hands as they navigated the bustling city streets. Dakota, 35, kept cool in a flowing black print dress and dark sunglasses with her hair styled into a bun. To accessorize, she opted for brown sneakers for comfort and a leather crossbody bag for convenience.

As for Chris—who shares kids Apple Martin, 20, and Moses Martin, 18, with ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow—the 47-year-old also went for a more practical wardrobe, sporting a blue T-shirt and matching ball cap. He completed the ensemble with a pair of dark pants and comfy white sneakers with blue detailing.

Days earlier, Dakota and Chris shared another casual excursion in the South Asian city—where Coldplay has been touring—putting an end to rumors they had pulled the plug on their seven-year relationship. They also denied split speculation back in August, telling E! News at the time that breakup reports were “not true” and “they are happily together.”

In fact, the Fifty Shades of Grey star previously offered a rare glimpse into her relationship with the “Viva La Vida” singer, explaining that growing up as the daughter of Hollywood icons Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith made her extra cautious about maintaining her privacy.

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“Maybe I think about relationships like that differently because I grew up in my family,” she told Vanity Fair in 2022. "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.”

Dakota continued, “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 closer look at the evolution of Dakota and Chris’ romance, keep scrolling.

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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.