Dakota Johnson started her birthday celebrations early by seeing her longtime love Chris Martin
Dakota Johnson once again proves she’s no Chris Martin. 1 fan while attending multiple Coldplay concerts at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California over the weekend.
On September 30, the Fifty Shades actress was first spotted by fans in the crowd standing next to Chris’ 17-year-old son, Moses Martin, whom he shares with ex Gwyneth Paltrow. The next night, Dakota returned to the Rose Bowl with mother Melanie Griffith to see the band’s second performance, which included a surprise performance of “Let Somebody Go” with Selena Gomez and singer H.E.R.
Dakota’s musical weekend doubled as an early birthday celebration for the star, who turns 34 on October 4.
And although Dakota has been spotted supporting Chris at his concerts since their romance began in 2017 — and he has appeared on set to see her — the duo This guy wants to keep their relationship a secret.
In fact, when asked about their romance in 2018, Dakota explained to Tatler: “I’m not going to talk about it,” although she did assure the salesperson that she was “very happy”.
A few years later, Dakota shared some insight into their love life, explaining why they prefer to stay indoors.
“We’ve been together for quite a while,” she told Elle UK in 2021. “And we hang out occasionally, but we both work a lot so it’s nice to be home, cozy and private.”
She added: “Most of the partying happens in my house.”
She’s protective of their romance — and their blended family, which, in addition to Moses, also includes the singer’s 19-year-old daughter Apple Martin .
Dakota, who has seen her parents Melanie and Don Johnson go through public breakups, told Vanity Fair in June 2022: “Maybe I think differently about relationships like that because I grew up in my family.”
“Obviously, there are times when things aren’t fun, but I’ve been through that so I don’t want that in my life,” she noted. “I don’t want any kid to go through anything like that. It’s better to be kind and it’s great when people actually love each other and support each other.”
Start from admiration
Their love story is said to have started in 2017 when Dakota Johnson was spotted cheering for Chris Martin at a Coldplay show. A source shared that Dakota has been a huge fan of Coldplay for a long time. Their admiration and common passion for music can be the bridge that leads them to each other.
Keep your privacy
From the early days, Dakota and Chris chose to keep their relationship private. They rarely appear together on the red carpet and stay away from paparazzi cameras. This makes the public even more curious and attentive to their love story.
Support each other
Although tight-lipped, Dakota and Chris always show respect and support for each other in their careers. Dakota often goes to Coldplay’s shows to support Chris. And Chris always gives Dakota affectionate and proud looks. This sincere support makes fans feel their emotional bond.
Prioritize comfort
In an interview, Dakota once shared that she and Chris like to enjoy private, comfortable moments at home. Both are busy people, so spending time together in a quiet, romantic place is extremely valuable.
Find harmony
Chris Martin went through a failed marriage, and Dakota Johnson grew up in a family with divorced parents. These experiences can help them understand and empathize with each other better. They may have found in each other a soul mate, someone who loves and respects them.
