The Mystery Behind Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin's Unannounced Engagement and Undisclosed Wedding Date

Dakota Johnson and Coldplays Chris Martin Are Engaged After Nearly 7 Years Together

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Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin are engaged, according to a source who spoke to Us magazine.

The source shared, "Chris and Dakota have been engaged for some time, but they prefer to keep their relationship private. They are not in a hurry to tie the knot and have not set a wedding date yet."

The insider reveals that Johnson, 34, and Martin, 47, are already in the process of planning their wedding, which includes finalizing the guest list.

According to the source, it is a definite plan to have Apple and Moses in attendance, and the couple feels it wouldn't be complete without inviting Gwyneth [Paltrow] as well. The insider mentions that Dakota and Gwyneth have developed a strong bond over the years and now consider each other as family. Chris values how well Dakota has integrated into their lives and how she fits in beautifully with him and his children.

We confirmed in December 2017 that Johnson and Coldplay frontman Martin were dating. This news followed Martin's divorce from Paltrow less than two years prior. (Martin and Paltrow were married from 2003 to 2014 and "consciously uncoupled," sharing daughter Apple and son Moses.)

Despite keeping their romance private for a long time, Martin and Johnson support each other's careers. Johnson, known for her role in Madame Web, has been seen at many of Martin's Coldplay concerts.

"I really enjoy watching him. I could watch him every day without getting tired of it. It's hard to put into words," Johnson excitedly shared with Bustle in a profile from March 2024. "I think it's like watching my favorite person doing what they love the most. It's just so captivating when someone excels at something, it's really attractive."

Johnson, who mentioned her love for musicians, has also developed a close relationship with Martin's two children.

"I love those kids like my life depends on it. With all my heart," she told Bustle. "I grew up in a big family and I strongly believe in the saying 'Blood is thicker than water.' The original saying is 'The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb,' which means that the bonds you choose to create are stronger than the ones you are born into."

Dakota is the daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, who have children with other partners. Griffith has a son named Alexander with her ex-husband Steven Bauer and a daughter named Stella with her ex-husband Antonio Banderas.

Don has a son named Jesse with his ex, Patti D’Arbanville, and also has kids named Atherton, Jasper, and Deacon with his wife, Kelley Phleger.

Dakota mentioned to Bustle that no matter the challenges they face as a family, whether it's issues like rehab, conflicts, or divorces, they remain a close-knit family. They are all artists, including the kids who are incredibly talented. Dealing with such complex individuals means growing, embracing, and sometimes saying "F—k you" but also expressing love and coming back together.

Dakota has a strong bond with Martin's kids, described as "unbreakable" by a source. According to an insider, the children genuinely mean a lot to her, and this is one of the reasons why Martin fell in love with her.

Dakota’s blended family also consists of Paltrow, who tied the knot with Glee producer Brad Falchuk.

Paltrow expressed her fondness for Dakota during an Instagram Story Q&A in October 2023, stating, “We’re actually very good friends. I love her so much. [She’s] an adorable, wonderful person.”

With reporting by Sarah Jones

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