Chris Martin has reportedly broken his silence regarding his relationship with Dakota Johnson, following news of their split after eight years together. The Coldplay frontman and the actress have been the subject of intense speculation since reports emerged that they had parted ways, with insiders describing the breakup as 'final'.
According to sources, the couple's relationship had been on and off since 2017, and they even had a secret engagement years ago. However, Martin's reluctance to set a wedding date is said to have been a key factor in the split. One insider told Page Six: 'She was sick of him dragging his feet on setting a date for the wedding.'
Multiple sources confirmed the breakup to People on 4th June, with one stating: 'It feels final this time.' While some had previously suggested the couple were in no rush to marry, other reports indicate that Johnson was eager to move forward. A source told The U.S. Sun that Johnson had been 'desperate' for the relationship to work, and that the age gap and differing views on having children were ongoing issues.
Martin was previously married to Gwyneth Paltrow, with whom he shares two children, Apple, 21, and Moses, 19. The former couple remain close, and Johnson is said to have had a good relationship with Paltrow and the children during her time with Martin.
