Coldplay's Chris Martin, actress Dakota Johnson break up after almost 8 years
American actress Dakota Johnson, 35, and English singer-songwriter Chris Martin, 48, have split, according to American magazine People .
They started dating in 2017, making their first public appearance in 2018, and were later reportedly engaged.
In August 2024, Johnson refuted break-up rumours, assuring they were 'happily together'.
But one source told People : 'It feels final this time.'
A few weeks ago, the couple were seen walking together in Malibu, United States where they share a home.
They were also pictured together taking a stroll in a park in Mumbai, India, back in January, when Coldplay performed their Music Of The Spheres World Tour at DY Patil Stadium.
During their eight-year relationship, Johnson developed strong ties with the British rock band frontman's children – Apple and Moses – from his previous relationship with American actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
In a 2024 interview, Johnson had said: 'I love those kids like my life depends on it. With all my heart.'
The Fifty Shades Of Grey (2015) star was seen on June 4 exiting The Greenwich Hotel in New York City without her engagement ring. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
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