Dakota Johnson takes refuge with friends as rumors of Chris Martin split swirl

Dakota Johnson was seen out and about with friends in Los Angeles recently, looking effortlessly chic in a minimalist, all-black outfit.

The 35-year-old actress, known for her roles in Fifty Shades of Grey and The Lost Daughter, wore a satin skirt paired with an oversized black crew neck sweater and comfortable flats.

Adding a pop of color, she accessorized with a large, mustard-yellow woven tote. Her long, glossy brunette hair and iconic face-framing bangs added a signature touch to her look.

Johnson’s outing comes shortly after she and her long-time partner, Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin, dispelled fresh rumors of a breakup.

The pair, who first sparked engagement rumors in 2020 and confirmed it publicly in March 2023, have faced on-and-off speculation about their relationship.

This latest round of rumors surfaced after a Coldplay fan claimed Martin had called himself “single” during a casual interaction.

In response, Johnson’s representative confirmed in September that the two were indeed still together and “happily” so.

The couple’s relationship has seen support from Martin’s family as well. Gwyneth Paltrow, Martin’s ex-wife, along with their children Apple and Moses, welcomed Johnson as part of their extended family years ago.

The modern family approach was highlighted back in 2018, when Johnson reportedly joined Paltrow and her new husband, Brad Falchuk, for Thanksgiving.

According to a source quoted by People, “They’re a total modern family and had a great time celebrating together.”

Dakota and Chris: A modern love story

The journey of Johnson and Martin’s relationship has been marked by moments of public scrutiny, but also resilience. The pair reportedly met in 2017 when they were spotted having a cozy dinner at a sushi restaurant in Los Angeles.

Since then, their relationship has grown steadily, despite rumors that occasionally arise. In 2019, the couple’s brief separation was speculated to stem from differing views on having children, but they soon reconciled.

Johnson has often shown her support for Martin’s career, including attending his headlining performance at Glastonbury Festival this past June.

Martin, who previously ended his decade-long marriage to Paltrow in 2014 in what they famously called a “conscious uncoupling,” has openly embraced his relationship with Johnson.

The musician’s split from Paltrow was finalized in 2016, and he briefly dated actress Annabelle Wallis before forming a lasting bond with Johnson.

Though they maintain a low-key presence, Johnson and Martin’s relationship remains a model of a modern, supportive partnership.

The couple, along with their extended family, continues to make their unique family dynamic work, and fans can look forward to more shared moments as their relationship continues to evolve.