Still together? Chris Martin breaks silence on breakup rumors, publicly praises Dakota Johnson
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has seemingly shut down recent breakup rumors by giving a heartfelt shoutout to longtime partner Dakota Johnson during a live concert. The gesture came as a surprise to fans, especially after weeks of speculation about the couple's relationship status.
The moment occurred during Coldplay's recent gig in Athens, Greece, where Martin paused mid-performance to praise Johnson's latest film, Daddio, which premiered in US theatres on June 28. Addressing the crowd, he said, 'It's incredible. It's out now. Go see it,' referring to the film starring Johnson and Sean Penn.
His words were met with applause from the audience, with many taking it as a public show of support for the actress and a subtle response to the rumors of a possible split. Martin, 47, and Johnson, 34, have been in a relationship since 2017, keeping much of their romance private over the years.Speculation about a breakup had grown in recent weeks after the pair had not been seen together in public for some time. Gossip columns also noted Johnson's absence from Coldplay's earlier shows during their European tour. However, Martin's shoutout at the Athens concert has quelled much of the buzz, suggesting that the couple is still going strong. Johnson's film Daddio, a two-character drama set inside a taxi, has received critical praise since its premiere. The film showcases a deep conversation between a passenger (played by Johnson) and the driver (Sean Penn), exploring themes of gender, trauma, and connection.
Chris Martin has previously expressed admiration for Johnson's work. He reportedly attended early screenings of Daddio and has long supported her projects privately. However, this public acknowledgment at a global concert marks a rare moment where Martin brought their relationship into the spotlight.Social media was abuzz after the concert, with fans posting clips of the moment and interpreting it as a sign of solidarity between the couple. 'Chris cheering for Dakota's film live on stage? That's love,' one user tweeted.While neither Johnson nor Martin has directly addressed the breakup rumors, the Athens concert moment suggests there may be no trouble in paradise after all. Their representatives have also declined to comment on the state of their relationship.For now, fans are taking Martin's words at face value: a public show of support from one artist to another, and possibly, a quiet way to say they're still very much together.
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