Rumors are swirling around Sophie Turner and Chris Martin after the Game of Thrones actress and the Coldplay frontman were reportedly seen together in London this week, reigniting speculation of a blossoming romance. The Daily Mail reported that the pair went on a “secret date” shortly after both ended long-term relationships.
Turner, 29, finalized her divorce from musician Joe Jonas in September 2024 after four years of marriage and has since split from aristocrat Peregrine “Perry” Pearson. Meanwhile, Martin, 48, ended his eight-year on-again/off-again relationship with actress Dakota Johnson in June 2025.
Friends say the duo may have connected after Turner, an admitted Coldplay fan, was surprised by a birthday video from Martin back in 2020, which she admitted left her in tears. The recent sighting comes a week after Turner and Pearson reportedly split following a public argument at a wedding. Meanwhile, Martin’s split reportedly stemmed from differing views on marriage and children.
Public reaction has been a mixed bag: one X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, “Wasn’t expecting this duo, but I’m here for the sauce,” while others questioned the nearly 20-year age gap and the timing. Fans also dug into Martin’s history of high-profile relationships and Turner’s recent focus on her acting career and motherhood.
Turner is known for her breakout role as Sansa Stark on HBO’s Game of Thrones and has been building her post-Jonas career with films like The Sarajevo Helsinki Line. She was also recently cast as the new Lara Croft for Prime Video’s game adaptation reboot. Meanwhile, Martin is known worldwide as the lead singer of Coldplay and for his earlier marriage to actress Gwyneth Paltrow, which ended in 2014.
At this point, neither star’s team has confirmed nor denied the rumor.