Coldplay's lead vocalist, Chris Martin, and actor Dakota Johnson have reportedly engaged. Dakota recently received a marriage proposal from Martin, Page Six reported, citing information from The Mirror. "They have been besotted with each other since day one, so taking this next step was inevitable. They are in no rush to plan the wedding but are just enjoying making their commitment official," a source claimed in the publication on Wednesday. Dakota Johnson and Coldplay’s Chris Martin Get Engaged After Six Years of Dating- Reports.
The couple has kept their romance private since they began dating six years ago. Their relationship began in 2017, a year after Chris and Gwyneth announced their separation. Chris and Gwyneth share cordial relations. In 2023, Gwyneth shared a photograph of Dakota and Chris holding hands, which received a positive reaction from fans.
While they strive to keep their relationship out of the spotlight, Dakota, 34, opened up about being a stepmother figure to Martin and Paltrow's children in an interview with Bustle published this week. "I love those kids, and my life depends on them. With all my heart," she said, referring to the former couple's daughter, Apple, 19, and son, Moses, 17. Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson Enjoy Romantic Beach Getaway in Mexico (View Pics).
At another point in the article, she touched upon her friendship with Paltrow, 51, and noted that she believes her chosen family is "equally as important, if not more," than family related by blood. Chris and Dakota have yet to react officially to their engagement news.