Reports have surfaced indicating that the eight-year, on-and-off relationship between actress Dakota Johnson and musician Chris Martin has come to an end. Sources close to the couple have suggested to People magazine that "It feels final this time," marking a significant turn after years of a closely-guarded romance and intermittent speculation about their status.

The couple, who began dating in 2017, consistently endeavored to keep their relationship out of the public eye. They shared a home in Malibu and were last photographed together there in May. Throughout their nearly eight-year liaison, they navigated periods of being apart and reconciling. Notably, rumors of a split in August 2024 were swiftly denied by Johnson's representative, who stated they were "happily together," with a source adding they were "balancing things the best they can." Earlier in January, the pair had been seen happily together in India, further dispelling the August rumors at the time.

A significant aspect of their relationship was their engagement, which had been rumored since 2020. In March 2024, sources confirmed to Page Six that Johnson and Martin had been engaged for years, choosing to keep this commitment private. While Martin had purchased a ring for Johnson, she reportedly wasn't always seen wearing it, and they were said to be in "no rush to plan the wedding but are just enjoying making their commitment official." The engagement ring itself became a point of interest: a non-traditional, extraordinary piece featuring an estimated 8 to 10-carat oval-cut emerald. Jewelry experts described the vibrant green center stone as being set in a delicate halo setting, enhancing its brilliance. This choice aligned with Johnson's known affinity for emeralds, a gemstone often referred to as "the stone of the heart," symbolizing compassion, mercy, and universal love. The estimated value of this remarkable ring was around $500,000.

Recently, Johnson has been seen without this notable emerald ring. She was spotted in Manhattan on June 4, leaving the Greenwich Hotel dressed casually, with the large engagement ring conspicuously absent from her finger. This observation came shortly before news of the breakup became widespread.

Amidst the breakup reports, Dakota Johnson made an appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” on Thursday. During the show, she remained silent on her personal life and the recent news regarding Chris Martin. Instead, Johnson focused the conversation on her new movie “Materialists,” praising its director Celine Song and playfully describing the film as a “rom-dramedy.” Prior to this appearance, she was seen stepping out in New York City in a striking sheer ensemble.

In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, Johnson had made comments that some now interpret as a possible hint towards the end of her engagement. She questioned societal pressures regarding relationships, marriage, and divorce, stating, “For a long time, we’ve all been so quick to judge relationships or how they should happen... when people should get married, divorce is bad. All these things that actually, if you think about it, why is divorce bad? Why do people have to get married or at a certain age or only once? Why? It doesn’t matter.”

Despite the current circumstances, Johnson has previously expressed deep affection for Martin and his family. In a March 2024 interview with Bustle, she spoke warmly about watching Martin perform, saying, “I love watching him. I could watch him every day. I don’t know how to explain it. I feel like, I don’t know… I’m watching my most favorite being do his most favorite thing.” She also shared her profound love for Martin’s children with ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow, Apple and Moses, stating, “I love those kids like my life depends on it. With all my heart.”