The journey of Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson's relationship

Following Chris Martin's conscious uncoupling from his ex-wife, Gwyneth Paltrow, in 2014, and the finalization of their divorce in 2016, the Coldplay singer entered into a relationship with actress Dakota Johnson sometime in 2017.

Since then, the couple has maintained a notably private relationship, often seen enjoying walks on the beach and family vacations with Martin and Paltrow's children. From their initial date to their cozy life in Malibu, here's the complete rundown of Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson's romance.

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October 2017

Johnson and Martin were initially spotted together in October 2017, enjoying what seemed to be a romantic dinner at a sushi restaurant in Los Angeles.

January 2018

In early 2018, the couple continued to spend time together, frequently seen on quiet dates in Los Angeles. In January, they were spotted enjoying a Friday night dinner at Soho House in Malibu. According to reports, Chris and Dakota arrived together in Chris' car and joined friends for a fun evening.

September 2018

After nearly a year of speculation, Johnson finally seemed to acknowledge her relationship with Martin during a 2018 interview with Tatler. As reported by E! News, she simply stated, "I'm not going to talk about it, but I am very happy."

August 2019

In August 2019, Johnson and Martin were spotted swimming in the Hamptons, New York. They were later joined by Paltrow and Falchuk, with whom they spent time on the beach.

January 2020

In a 2020 interview with Harper's Bazaar, Paltrow candidly discussed her ex-husband's new relationship. She revealed that she and Martin maintained a close relationship after their divorce, emphasizing that Johnson had seamlessly become part of their family.

December 2020

Rumors of Johnson and Martin's engagement started circulating in December following the emergence of photos showing the actress wearing a sizable emerald ring on her left hand.

January 2021

In early 2021, Johnson and Martin relocated to a shared residence in Malibu. Shortly after settling into their new home.

October 2021

While Martin seldom discusses his relationship with Johnson in public, during a Coldplay concert in London in 2021, the singer gave his girlfriend a heartfelt shout-out.

December 2021

In December 2021, Johnson offered insights into their daily lives in an interview with Elle. She shared that, for the most part, her and Martin's daily routine is rather low-key and quiet.

October 2022

Johnson and Martin were spotted visiting a Malibu beach, their arms wrapped around each other as they strolled barefoot through the sand.

November 2023

Paltrow shared a heartwarming photo on Instagram featuring herself and Johnson. The duo, both dressed in jeans and bundled up in winter jackets, were captured holding hands and smiling during a leisurely walk.

February 2024

Johnson and Martin were photographed hand-in-hand on the beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The couple was seen wading into the water together, with Johnson sporting a white one-piece swimsuit and Martin wearing grey swim trunks.

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