Despite swirling breakup rumors, Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin are still going strong. 

On August 19, 2024, an anonymous source close to the couple refuted ongoing breakup rumors. Dismissing the speculation as baseless, the insider confirmed the couple’s continued love and commitment for each other. 

The insider also revealed the secret to Dakota and Chris’ enduring relationship. According to the source, the frequent breakup rumors are largely attributed to their desire to keep their relationship out of the public eye. They shared with People magazine,

“[They are] happy and together.  Their relationship works because they are both very independent and actually have lives outside of their relationship too. It’s like every time they are not spotted together for a while, there are breakup rumors”.

The insider further acknowledged the challenges that the Madame Webb star and her musician boyfriend have encountered in the past due to busy schedules. However, the couple is actively working on strengthening their bond and building a lasting relationship. They added,

“Sure, they’ve had issues and taken breaks in the past, but things are great now. They both love their careers. They are balancing things the best they can”. 

Dakota Johnson Flaunts Engagement Ring From Chris Martin Amidst Split Rumors

Following the insider’s insights into Johnson and Martin’s relationship, the actress herself dismissed the split rumors during a recent casual outing in Malibu, California with some friends. 

Spotting the paparazzi, Dakota immediately flashed her massive emerald ring, putting an end to the rumors. The ring was spotted on her ring finger and was gifted to her by the Coldplay lead singer at the time of their engagement in 2020. 

The couple’s breakup rumor was first reported by the Daily Mail on August 16, 2024. According to the outlet, an anonymous source had tipped them off about Dakota and Chris’ separation after seven years together. The source said,

“Chris and Dakota have tried desperately hard over the past few months to make their relationship work… But they’ve both come to the conclusion the relationship cannot be sustained long-term… They wanted it to work but it just hasn’t, and they’ve now accepted it is best to move on”. 

Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin first started dating in October 2017. In the seven years of their relationship, the pair has rarely been spotted together, given the private nature of their romance. Even their engagement in December 2020 remained a closely guarded secret until its public revelation in March 2024. 

Fans Seem Unenthusiastic Of The Johnson-Martin Breakup Rumors

Despite the ongoing breakup rumors and the couple’s attempts to dismiss the same, the netizens seem unenthusiastic about the news. Such comments on social media read,

“Who cares if they are on or off though…?”

Another “Who cares?”

Some comments attributed Dakota and Chris’ relationship difficulties to their age-gap. One such harsh comment read,

Another comment even questioned the intention and love of the actress for Martin. It read,

“I think Dakota does not want to marry him or else they’d be married by now”. 

Despite the challenges of online criticisms, busy schedules, and public attention, the couple continues to thrive in a low-profile relationship with each other.