Dakota Johnson and Coldplay singer Chris Martin are still going strong, despite reports saying otherwise. Dakota's rep revealed that they remain "happily together".
The couple, who have been dating since 2017, remain private about their relationship — but news broke that they had quietly got engaged.
The couple first got together after Chris's "conscious uncoupling" from his ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow, with whom he shares two children: Apple, 20, and Moses, 18.
Amid their happy news, find out all we know about their low-key romance.
© NBCHow they met
Dakota and Chris first sparked dating rumours back in October 2017 after being spotted at a sushi restaurant in Los Angeles. The couple met through mutual friends and "never really left each other", Dakota told Vanity Fair in 2022.
By the summer of 2018, the pair had been seen out and about together on various occasions, including in Paris in December 2017 and outside Ellen DeGeneres's star-studded 60th birthday party in Hollywood.
© Sergione Infuso - CorbisMelanie Griffith's seal of approval
Dakota's mother, actress Melanie Griffith, even gave her seal of approval. Gushing over her daughter's boyfriend, she told People: "I adore him. But she is very private about her life and I respect that."
Brief pause in relationship
The relationship seemed to go from strength to strength until June 2019, when they reportedly called off their romance. At the time, The Express claimed that the pair went their separate ways over their differing views about settling down and having children.
Thankfully, the pair weren't apart for too long and rumours of their reconciliation began to swirl after the two were pictured at Dakota's wrap party for Covers. The rumours were confirmed the following month when Chris joined his girlfriend at the premiere of The Peanut Butter Falcon.
© InstagramCompletely loved up
Since then, things have been smooth sailing for the couple and they've even shared glimpses into their life together.
Whilst speaking to ELLE in 2021, Dakota revealed that she and Chris love to spend quality time together at home. "We go out sometimes, but we both work so much that it's nice to be at home and be cosy and private," she said, adding: "Most of the partying takes place inside my house."
Keeping things private
The following year, Dakota gave further insight into her relationship with Chris and explained why it's so important for them to maintain their privacy.
© WWDDiscussing her romance, the Fifty Shades star revealed that the main reason why she and Chris value their privacy is because of their blended families.
"Maybe I think about relationships like that differently because I grew up in my family," said Dakota, who has seven half-siblings. "We were all cool [with each other]."
"Obviously, there were times where it was not cool, but I experienced that, so I don’t want that in my life. I don't want any kids to experience anything like that. It's better to be kind, and it's also really nice that everybody actually really loves each other and has each other's backs," she told Vanity Fair.
Dakota's relationship with Gwyneth Paltrow
Given Dakota's attitude to blended families, it's perhaps unsurprising that she and Chris' ex Gwyneth get on like a house on fire.
During a Q&A on her Instagram in October last year, the Goop founder revealed her close friendship with Dakota. "We're actually very good friends," she said. "I love her so much. She's an adorable, wonderful person."
Engagement
© Raymond HallIt's believed that Dakota and Chris have been quietly engaged for a few years now, with People pointing out she started flashing that gorgeous emerald ring since December 2020, which is believed to be her engagement ring. It was only after an interview with Bustle that rumors sparked that they'd truly got engaged — and they were confirmed.
Dakota referred to Chris's children as her stepchildren, saying: "I love those kids like my life depends on it. With all my heart."
