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Chris Martin appears to be holding onto something deeper than what the internet rumor mill would suggest. Despite recent reports claiming that he and Dakota Johnson have ended their long-running relationship, the Coldplay frontman made a very public and heartfelt gesture that strongly hints the story may be far from over. During Coldplay’s June 6 concert in Los Angeles, as part of their Music of the Spheres tour, Martin gave a surprising shoutout to Materialists, Dakota’s upcoming film, just before ending the show. His words—“Don’t forget to see Materialists. We love you!”—felt less like a casual endorsement and more like a deliberate, loving nod to someone still very important to him.
This came just as PEOPLE and other outlets reported that Chris and Dakota had supposedly gone their separate ways, with sources calling the breakup “final.” But the timing and tone of Martin’s shoutout say otherwise. Given that the couple had been together for eight years and were rumored to be secretly engaged, it’s hard not to question whether the alleged split is as straightforward as it seems. Some fans have even speculated that the breakup might be a strategic misdirection to fuel interest in Materialists, especially since the film features Dakota opposite stars like Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in romantic roles.
Adding to the intrigue, Dakota has remained silent on the topic. She’s been busy promoting her film, recently stepping out in a bold, elegant look that immediately caught public attention as a classic “revenge dress” moment. But even with all eyes on her, the absence of her engagement ring has been one of the most telling details fans have noticed. Still, without any direct confirmation from either of them, nothing feels definitive—especially in light of Chris Martin’s loving and public show of support.
Their relationship has always been marked by privacy and quiet strength, even through periods of rumored distance. And despite the speculation, it’s clear that whatever their current status may be, Chris’s affection and admiration for Dakota Johnson haven’t disappeared. Whether this is truly the end or just another pause in their on-and-off story, his gesture onstage proved that some bonds are hard to let go of, especially when love still lingers so visibly.