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Just days after headlines confirmed her split from longtime partner Chris Martin, Dakota Johnson made waves with a refreshingly blunt statement about her expectations in love. While promoting her upcoming romantic comedy Materialists on the June 9 episode of Today, Johnson was asked what quality she looks for in a partner. Without missing a beat, she replied, “Just like, not an a–hole,” drawing laughter from co-star Chris Evans and the show’s hosts. Evans, quick to back her up, called the answer “concise” and quipped that she had hit the nail on the head.
The comment came amid increased public curiosity about Johnson’s personal life, especially after she was recently seen in New York City without her engagement ring. Paparazzi photos captured her strolling solo through Tribeca, and she was later spotted dining with close friend Taylor Swift. The sightings, paired with her candid tone during press appearances, suggest Johnson is leaning into authenticity and independence as she moves forward.
Chris Martin, for his part, has kept things gracious. During Coldplay’s June 1 concert, he paused mid-set to encourage fans to see Materialists, sending a subtle signal of support despite the recent breakup. The two, who were together for nearly eight years, appear to be parting ways without public drama.
In Materialists, Johnson plays Lucy, a savvy matchmaker navigating her own chaotic love life in New York City. She stars opposite Chris Evans, who plays her ex, and Pedro Pascal, who enters the picture as a charming new romantic prospect. When asked what message she hopes audiences take from the film, Johnson emphasized the value of “living authentically” and making space for personal clarity—both themes that resonate strongly in light of her current chapter.
As her promotion tour continues, Johnson’s mixture of humor, honesty, and poise seems to reaffirm that while the end of a relationship is never easy, it can be the beginning of something far more aligned with self-worth and emotional simplicity.