Dakota Johnson Is Slowly Dating Again After Chris Martin Split
A source told PEOPLE that Dakota Johnson has started dating again about five months after her breakup with Chris Martin. They ended their relationship in June after nearly eight years together.
Relationship Timeline and Current Status
Dakota Johnson, 36, and Chris Martin, 48, first became romantically linked in 2017 and were last seen together in May of this year. Multiple sources confirmed their split to PEOPLE on June 4.
"Her relationship with Chris was often hot and cold, and while she always hoped they’d work out, she seems lighter and more at peace now that it’s final."
The source also described Johnson as being in a positive place, saying, "She’s busy, fulfilled, and she’s moved on.”
Engagement and Breakup Insights
Rumors about their engagement circulated for years, with speculation beginning in 2020. However, the couple was reportedly “in no rush to get married.” The breakup was said to be unsurprising to some insiders, who noted that the relationship “had the same issues for a while.”
"The breakup wasn't exactly a shock."
Now, Johnson is "slowly dating again and she's happy," according to the source.
Author's Summary
Dakota Johnson is cautiously returning to dating after a long, on-again-off-again relationship with Chris Martin ended, embracing a lighter and more peaceful chapter in her life.