Recent speculation has surrounded Dakota Johnson’s relationship with Coldplay’s Chris Martin after she was seen without her engagement ring at a high-profile charity event on Monday night. The actress, who has been romantically linked to Chris since 2017, attended the Kering Foundation’s annual Caring for Women dinner in New York City wearing a striking semi-sheer Gucci gown.
However, the noticeable absence of her £340,000 emerald engagement ring has sparked rumors. Despite keeping their relationship relatively private, Dakota and Chris have attracted public interest, especially since engagement rumors began in 2020. Their engagement was confirmed earlier this year in March, following the approval of Chris’s ex-wife, Gwyneth Paltrow, and his children, Apple and Moses.
Chris Martin and Dakota’s relationship faces scrutiny following reports and sightings without her engagement ring
The absence of Dakota’s engagement ring has only intensified speculation about possible issues between the couple, whose relationship has been described as a modern fairytale. Chris, a renowned rockstar, and Dakota, an acclaimed actress from a prominent Hollywood family, seemed like an ideal pair.
Just two months after their engagement was confirmed, a social media post from a Coldplay fan claiming Chris referred to himself as “single” ignited further speculation. The rumors were exacerbated by Dakota’s appearance at the Glastonbury Festival, where she was also seen without her ring.
Further uncertainty arose last month when Dakota posted a photo of her film script for Daddio, once again without the ring. She was later seen walking her dog in Malibu without the emerald ring, while Chris was touring Germany with Coldplay. In a surprising turn, Dakota was recently spotted in Los Angeles proudly displaying her engagement ring, adding to the ambiguity surrounding her relationship with Chris.
Their relationship has had its share of challenges. In 2019, they briefly split despite reports that Chris was keen on starting a family while Dakota wasn’t ready. They reconciled and appeared to be stronger than before, with Dakota’s earlier display of the ring being a rare public gesture.
Chris’s past with Gwyneth Paltrow, known for their high-profile “conscious uncoupling” in 2014, also adds complexity. Despite their divorce, Chris and Gwyneth maintain a friendly co-parenting relationship. Gwyneth, now married to TV producer Brad Falchuk, has been supportive of Dakota and Chris’s relationship, even including Dakota in family gatherings.
Dakota’s integration into Chris’s life has been smooth, with reports indicating a positive relationship with Gwyneth. The two women are said to have developed a friendly rapport. Dakota and Chris’s romance began in late 2017 with a cozy dinner at a Los Angeles sushi restaurant, and despite a brief relationship with Annabelle Wallis before Dakota, Chris and Dakota have kept their relationship low-key.
In recent months, their public appearances have decreased, and Dakota’s elusive engagement ring has left fans questioning the status of their relationship. Although neither has publicly commented on the rumors, it’s evident they are handling their situation privately.
