Dakota Johnson flashes emerald ring amid Chris Martin split rumors
Dakota Johnson, known for her role in the Fifty Shades of Grey series, recently made headlines by flaunting her massive emerald engagement ring. This comes after rumors of a split between her and fiance-musician Chris Martin had been circulating. The actor was spotted showing off the ring to the paparazzi while out for dinner with friends in Malibu, California.
Johnson's representative denied breakup rumors
Speculation about a potential breakup between Johnson and Martin had been rife, particularly after the actor was seen without her engagement ring. She was also notably absent from the European leg of Martin's Music of the Spheres tour with his band, Coldplay. However, a representative for the 34-year-old actor has since refuted these rumors, stating to Page Six, "The reports are not true. They are happily together."
Johnson and Martin's relationship timeline
Johnson and Martin have been in a relationship since 2017. There were rumors of a brief split in 2019, but these were never confirmed by the couple. Engagement rumors first surfaced in December 2020 when Johnson was seen sporting the emerald ring. However, sources told Page Six that the couple has been engaged for six years.
Martin's previous marriage and Johnson's role as stepmom
Martin was previously married to actor Gwyneth Paltrow, with whom he shares two children: 20-year-old daughter Apple and 18-year-old son Moses. The former couple has maintained a friendly co-parenting relationship. Johnson has also spoken about her role as a stepmother to Martin's children in an interview with Bustle, saying, "I love those kids like my life depends on it. With all my heart."
