Dakota Johnson Slowly Returns to Dating After Chris Martin Split
Dakota Johnson is gradually reentering the dating world about five months after her breakup with Chris Martin. The couple ended their relationship in June after nearly eight years together.
"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," a source told PEOPLE.
Johnson, 36, and Martin, 48, first became romantically linked in 2017 and were last seen together in May of this year. Multiple sources confirmed their split on June 4.
"She’s in a great place. She’s busy, fulfilled, and she’s moved on," the source said about Johnson.
Their breakup followed reports that the couple had been engaged for “years,” sparking rumors of an engagement as early as 2020. However, they were reportedly "in no rush to get married" at the time.
About two weeks after the split, insiders revealed to PEOPLE that the breakup "wasn't exactly a shock," noting the relationship had experienced ongoing issues.
Summary
Dakota Johnson is moving forward positively, embracing new beginnings after a long-term, complex relationship with Chris Martin ended.