Dakota Johnson Says ‘Dating Sucks’ Amid Chris Martin Split Reports

In light of speculations about her alleged breakup with Chris Martin of Coldplay, after eight years together, Dakota Johnson has become quite open about contemporary relationships. During a chat about her latest movie, Materialists, at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, the 35-year-old actress shared her thoughts frankly. She didn’t hold back when talking about dating, remarking bluntly, “dating can be really tough.

Dakota Johnson comments on dating amid Chris Martin split

Actress Dakota Johnson, who was previously linked to Chris Martin and played the lead role in Fifty Shades of Grey, delved into different facets of contemporary dating as depicted in the film Materialists. During this project, she discovered various insights about matchmaking. At the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Johnson revealed that the movie’s director, Celine Song, was a real-life matchmaker, and her experiences served as inspiration for Lucy, the character played by Johnson.

I also found out that dating can be quite challenging.

Johnson elaborated, “I haven’t personally gone through it, but I’ve heard from my friends that looking for ‘the one’ can be challenging. It’s a mix of beauty and fear, and I believe it causes everyone to wonder about their own value, which is unfortunate.

A significant aspect of contemporary courtship involves employing dating apps or professional matchmaking services. The actress from the film “How to Be Single” appeared hopeful about these methods, expressing, “Some dating apps are fantastic, and I know individuals who got married and are deeply in love due to them, as well as those who were set up by friends or matchmakers.

She concluded, “There’s no right or wrong answer to love.”

In 2025, it appears that Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have called it quits after eight years of an off-and-on relationship. A trusted source close to them confirmed to People that this split feels permanent. The most recent sighting of the pair was on May 16 in Malibu.

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2025-07-07 14:10