Chris Martin has felt the pain of a divorce long before whatever’s currently happening in his life.
And trust us, it is indeed quite perplexing!
In early 2024, the news of Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson’s engagement came to light after years of keeping it under wraps.
However, not even six months later, reports surfaced claiming that the couple had split after being together for seven years. Just hours later, another report contradicted this, stating they were still an item!
So, what’s the real story? Are they together or have they parted ways? If it’s a split, is this a breakup or a divorce? Are we witnessing a sequel to an uncoupling, or is this merely a misunderstanding?
Let’s explore further.
Chris Martin’s Divorce From Gwyneth Paltrow: A Decade of Love
To truly grasp the Coldplay frontman’s current relationship status, we must reflect on the journey that brought us here.
While he reportedly dated live events producer Lily Sobhani in the past, Chris Martin’s most notable relationship remains with Gwyneth Paltrow.
The pair first crossed paths in October 2002 at a Coldplay concert.
Just a year later, their house-hunting in North London sparked wedding speculations, indicating that things had escalated rapidly.
Wedding Bells, Babies – And Then Divorce
Shortly thereafter, in December 2003, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin announced they were expecting their first child together.
Just two days later, on December 5, they secretly wed in Santa Barbara in such a small ceremony that even Paltrow’s mother wasn’t invited.
In May 2004, their daughter Apple was born, a name that sparked its own share of headlines.
In January 2006, Paltrow and Martin announced that they were expecting their second child. By April, they welcomed their son, Moses.
Interestingly, “Moses” is a reference to a religious figure, but the couple also disclosed that they named him after the Coldplay song “Moses,” which Chris wrote about Gwyneth in 2003.
For years, the couple enjoyed joy-filled public outings and sweet remarks about their relationship. Yet, everything changed in 2013 when they began acknowledging the challenges they faced.
Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin’s Divorce
On March 25, 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin made a public announcement about their divorce with a statement on her Goop website.
“We have come to the conclusion that while we love each other very much, we will remain separate,” the couple explained. They added: “We are, however, and always will be a family, and in many ways, we are closer than we have ever been.”
The announcement also stressed: “We have always kept our relationship private and hope that as we consciously uncouple and co-parent, we can continue in the same manner.”
For many, ‘consciously uncouple’ is our Roman Empire
The phrase consciously uncouple has since entered the lexicon as a humorous reference. However, it’s important to remember that Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin did indeed finalize their divorce.
By April 2015, their divorce was officially complete.
Despite their separation, they maintained a close friendship and co-parenting relationship, a dynamic unchanged even after Paltrow remarried Brad Falchuk in 2018.
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson: Is History Repeating Itself?
In terms of moving on, Chris Martin found a new relationship post-divorce with actress and nepo baby Dakota Johnson, dating since 2017. Their romance has been kept relatively private.
They seldom make public appearances together, skipping events like movie premieres and the Oscars, yet their relationship has clearly intensified, with marriage seemingly on the horizon.
In spring 2024, news broke that the couple had been engaged for years, unbeknownst to the public.
However, shortly after, reports began to surface with conflicting narratives—some suggested they were secretly married, while others raised doubts about their future together.
According to an insider, “Dakota has gotten cold feet. She loves Chris, but she’s uncertain about marriage. Having witnessed her parents’ multiple divorces—her mother, Melanie Griffith, has been married three times, and her father, Don Johnson, twice—she’s cautious about taking the plunge. She’s not a runaway bride; she’s just hesitant about what marriage means for her,” an insider shared with In Touch.
Are Chris and Dakota Still Together?
Officially, it seems the couple is still committed to each other.
In August 2024, The Daily Mail reported that Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson had separated, with sources asserting that their relationship had become unsustainable.
“Chris and Dakota have put in immense effort over the past few months to maintain their relationship. They will always hold love for each other but have realized that it cannot be sustained in the long run,” a source claimed.
Yet, just hours later, People reported that the separation news was inaccurate, with the couple’s representative confirming they are “happily together.”
This firm rebuttal is the most reliable update we have until the next twist in their relationship story emerges.
