Anyone who thought Dakota Johnson would dwell on her breakup is very mistaken. The “princess of cinema” is ready for new romances, and according to people close to her, “she seems lighter.”
Friends confirmed that Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin ended their relationship after about eight years together. The reason? The Coldplay frontman didn’t want to have children, while the actress was looking for a more serious, committed relationship.
Johnson, who split from Martin in June, “is slowly dating again and is happy,” said a source. “Her relationship with Chris was often on and off, and although she always hoped things would work out and that he would change, she now seems lighter and more at peace knowing it’s really over.”
The breakup came about three months after rumors that the couple had been secretly engaged “for years.” They first sparked engagement speculation back in 2020 but reportedly “weren’t in a rush to get married.”
When Dakota appeared on the Today show on June 9 — just days after confirming the split — she gave a witty answer when asked what would be a “non-negotiable” trait in a potential partner if she were working with a real-life matchmaker.
Meanwhile, Chris Martin has already been linked to a rumored new romance — this time with one of Dakota’s former friends, actress Sophie Turner. Could this new couple have a future? We’ll have to wait and see.