Dakota Johnson is reportedly in good spirits and focusing on her future nearly three weeks after ending her long-term relationship with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
The 35-year-old actress and the 48-year-old musician called it quits after nearly eight years together in what insiders describe as an unsurprising split. According to People magazine, Johnson and Martin had been dealing with persistent relationship issues for some time.
“She wants to live her life very intentionally — she doesn’t want to have any regrets,” a source close to Johnson shared. “She loves all her creative projects and is excited about her career. She believes there is more to life than work, though. She wants a meaningful life on all levels.”
While the split may seem sudden to the public, those close to the couple weren’t shocked. “They had the same issues for a while,” the insider noted, implying that the breakup was the result of ongoing, unresolved differences rather than a dramatic fallout.
The pair had previously dodged multiple breakup rumors, and just three months ago, an insider claimed they had been secretly engaged for years, following initial engagement speculation in 2020. Despite those reports and denials from Johnson’s representatives at the time, the couple has now officially gone their separate ways.
Johnson, who currently stars in the romantic comedy Materialists, released in theaters on June 13, is keeping her focus on her work. Her next film, Splitsville, is set to premiere on August 22. The actress appears to be channeling her energy into her career while also seeking balance in her personal life.
Martin, on the other hand, is preparing to return to the stage with Coldplay. The band’s world tour resumes on July 7 in Toronto, with performances lined up across North America and the UK through September 8.
Despite the end of their relationship, both Johnson and Martin are continuing forward in their respective lives with optimism and dedication to their individual passions.
While neither has made public statements about the breakup, the insider’s comments suggest that Johnson is embracing the change as an opportunity for personal growth and creative fulfillment.
Their nearly decade-long relationship, marked by moments of intense privacy and frequent public speculation, has come to an end—but both stars seem poised for fresh starts in both life and work.