Rumors of a breakup between Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin were put to rest when the actress was spotted wearing her engagement ring, dispelling any doubts about their relationship. Speculation began circulating after Johnson was seen without the ring she has worn since 2020, but a recent appearance confirmed that the couple is still very much together.
According to Page Six, the Fifty Shades of Grey star was seen in Malibu, California, on Friday, August 16, enjoying time with friends, including Bear star Jeremy Allen White and actor Blake Lee. Johnson, 34, kept her look casual with an oversized tan coat and bell-bottom jeans, but it was her emerald engagement ring that caught everyone’s attention.
The sighting of the ring came at a crucial time, as rumors of a split between Johnson and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 47, had been gaining traction. The couple had been the subject of breakup speculation, but Johnson’s choice to wear her engagement ring served as a subtle but clear statement that their relationship is still going strong.
Adding to the confirmation, Johnson’s representative addressed the rumors the same day, stating that the couple is “happily together,” further putting to bed any speculation about a split.
The couple, who began dating in 2017, have maintained a relatively private relationship. Their last public appearance together was in June when Johnson attended the Glastonbury Festival to support Martin during Coldplay’s headlining set. This show of support seemed to contradict any rumors of a breakup, but it was Johnson’s recent ring-sporting that silenced the whispers for good.
Dakota Johnson first sparked engagement rumors in December 2020 when she was seen wearing the emerald ring on her left hand. However, it wasn’t until March 2024 that the couple’s engagement was officially confirmed.
As the daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, Dakota Johnson is no stranger to public attention, but she has consistently kept her relationship with Martin out of the spotlight as much as possible. Despite the occasional rumor or tabloid headline, Johnson and Martin have navigated their relationship on their own terms, proving that they are “happily together” and unbothered by the speculation surrounding them.
This recent sighting of Johnson with her engagement ring has not only quelled breakup rumors but also reaffirmed that the couple remains committed to each other. As they continue their relationship, fans can likely expect them to maintain the same level of privacy they have valued throughout their time together.