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Dakota Johnson clings to Kate Hudson after Chris Martin split as they hold hands in Italy

Dakota Johnson clings to Kate Hudson after Chris Martin split as they hold hands in Italy

Daily Mail​29-06-2025
Dakota Johnson turned to an old friend for comfort as she enjoyed her own Roman holiday on Saturday night.
The newly single Materialists star, 36, who recently broke-up with her longtime love Chris Martin, 48, was spotted clinging tightly to pal Kate Hudson, 46 as they stepped out for a meal.
Johnson showcased the warm tones in her flawless complexion wearing a beige chiffon tank top with orange, red and blue embroidered flowers.
She looked chic, but comfortable in a pair of loose fitting jeans and a pair of black kitten heel sandals.
The Fifty Shades franchise star's long, chestnut locks were style straight with her trademark bangs.
She wore natural looking makeup with a muted pink lip.
Dakota Johnson turned to her friend Kate Hudson for comfort as she enjoyed her own Roman holiday on Saturday night
The Persuasion star held tightly to Hudson's had as they walked along the cobblestone plaza.
The Running Point star showed off her curves in a strappy black sundress with a plunging neckline and high heeled sandals.
She wrapped a colorful red print scarf around her neck in lieu of a necklace and pulled her long, blonde hair back into a loose updo.
The pair were joined by entrepreneur Douglas Chabbott and Johnson's agent Maha Dakhil.
Dakhil looked stylish in a white lacy blouse with a black bran and black ankle length skinny jeans with thick soled black sandals.
Chabbott, who has recently been seen in the company of Sofia Vergara, keep cool in a black T-shirt and khaki green cargo pants.
While the foursome were enjoying an al fresco dinner at the iconic Pierluigi restaurant, they enjoyed a sweet surprise when they were joined by an unexpected guest.
Ricky Martin, 53, was dining nearby and walked over to the Johnson-Hudson table to say hello.
Johnson, 36, wore a beige chiffon tank top with orange, red and blue embroidered flowers. She looked chic, but comfortable in a pair of loose fitting jeans and a pair of black kitten heel sandals
Hudson, 46, showed off her curves in a strappy black sundress with a plunging neckline and high heeled sandals. She wrapped a colorful red print scarf around her neck in lieu of a necklace
The pair were joined by entrepreneur Douglas Chabbott and Johnson's agent Maha Dakhil
He and his dining companions stopped to chat with the group for a while and the Livin' La Vida Loca singer grabbed a chair.
Martin looked dapper in a loose fitting white button down shirt and baggy jeans with brown and white sneaker.
His dark hair and beard were closely cropped.
The singer's dining companions appeared to be acquainted Chabbott and were warmly greeted by the group.
It was a nice way for the Grammy winner to end his vacation. On Sunday morning he shared a quick video clip in his Instagram Stories of his cab ride to the airport with Ciao Roma! written as an explainer.
Martin will be reprising his role as the sexy bartender Robert in season two of the Apple TV+ dramady Palm Royale.
He gave a hint as to what fans can expect in an interview with Numero Magazine.
Another celebrity was dining at the iconic Pierluigi restaurant at the same time at Hudson and Johnson
Ricky Martin, 53, surprised the group when he and his dinner companions walked over to say hello
The Livin' La Vida Loca singer received a warm welcome
He and his dining companions stopped to chat with the group for a while and the La Vida Loca singer grabbed a chair to chat with the group
Johnson recently broke-up with her longtime companion, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, 48
It was Martin's last night in Italy. 'Ciao Roma!' he wrote in his Instagram Stories on his way to the airport
'I can't wait for people to tune in to season two; it's wild,' he told the publication.
'The show plays with image and illusion, but beneath all the glamour, it's about power, survival, and the need to belong,' he said.
'I was drawn to the humor and drama, and, of course, working with such an amazing cast has been a gift. Every project I undertake must challenge me, and Palm Royale has certainly done just that.'
No word yet on when season two will debut.
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