Dakota Johnson Has 'Moved On' After Breakup With Chris Martin, Is 'Slowly Dating Again': Report

Dakota Johnson is now embracing a new chapter in her life - one filled with self-growth, balance, and quiet confidence. Nearly five months after her breakup with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, the Fifty

Shades of Grey star is reportedly easing back into the dating world, feeling happier and more at peace than she has in years.According to PEOPLE, Johnson, 36, has begun “slowly dating again,” with those close to her saying she seems lighter and more content now that her relationship with Martin has officially ended. Their romance, which began in 2017, had always been described as “hot and cold.” The source said, "Her relationship with Chris was often hot and cold, and while she always hoped they’d work out, she seems lighter and more at peace now that it’s final."

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Their split, confirmed in June 2025, came after nearly eight years together. Rumours of an engagement had swirled for years, but marriage never appeared to be a pressing priority for the couple. Sources revealed to PEOPLE that while Johnson had once hoped they would work through their differences, she now feels “fulfilled” as she moves forward. The source added, "She is in a great place." In a lighthearted moment shortly after the breakup, Johnson appeared on the Today show and, when asked what her “non-negotiable” would be if she ever used a matchmaker, quipped, “Like, not an a--h---?” Professionally, the actress-producer’s plate is full. She stars in two 2025 releases — Materialists and the romantic comedy Splitsville and is preparing for her directorial debut with A Tree Is Blue, featuring Jessica Alba and Charli XCX. Johnson is also set to headline the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel Verity, releasing in October 2026.