Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Fifty Shades of Grey actress Dakota Johnson are set to tie the knot after dating for six years. The 47-year-old musician proposed to the 34-year-old Hollywood star, and his ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow, with whom he shares two children, is said to be fully supportive of their plans. According to sources, the couple had kept their engagement under wraps, but have now decided to share the news with their close circle. While they are in no hurry to plan the wedding, they are thrilled to make their commitment official.
Dakota, who caught the public’s attention with her role in Fifty Shades of Grey, was seen flaunting an emerald green ring at her 34th birthday celebration in Los Angeles last October. The news of their engagement follows Dakota’s candid revelation about her role as a stepmother to Chris’s children and her desire to have kids of her own. In an interview with Bustle Magazine, she expressed her deep love for the kids and her eagerness to embrace motherhood. She described it as a magical and wild experience, expressing her willingness to embrace it if it is meant to happen.
Dakota and Chris began their relationship in 2017, shortly after his split from Gwyneth. Last year, Gwyneth caused a stir among fans when she shared a photo of herself and Dakota holding hands. When questioned about the image, Dakota responded positively, emphasizing the importance of chosen family over blood relations. She explained that she grew up in a large family and believes in the saying, “Blood is thicker than water,” which means that the bonds we form by choice are stronger than those we are born into.
