Actress Dakota Johnson revealed her non-negotiable dating deal-breaker ("not an a------") during an appearance on "Today" with Chris Evans to promote their upcoming movie "Materialists." This comes amidst reports that she has permanently split from Chris Martin after an eight-year on-and-off relationship, a split first reported by People magazine on June 4, 2025, and previously denied by her spokesperson in August 2024.
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Actress Dakota Johnson revealed her non-negotiable dating deal-breaker ("not an a------") during an appearance on "Today" with Chris Evans to promote their upcoming movie "Materialists." This comes amidst reports that she has permanently split from Chris Martin after an eight-year on-and-off relationship, a split first reported by People magazine on June 4, 2025, and previously denied by her spokesperson in August 2024.
Trending- 1 2014: Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow announce 'conscious uncoupling'.
- 2 2016: Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow's divorce finalized.
- 3 2017: Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin begin dating.
- 4 December 2020: Johnson and Martin spark engagement rumors.
- 5 2021: Johnson discusses her low-profile relationship with Martin in Elle U.K. interview.
- 6 March 2024: A source tells People magazine Johnson and Martin 'got engaged years ago'.
- 7 August 2024: Johnson's spokesperson denies split rumors, stating they are 'happily together'.
- 8 June 4, 2025: Johnson sparks speculation about a split in an interview with the Los Angeles Times.
- 9 Later June 4, 2025: People magazine reports Johnson and Martin have ended their on-and-off relationship permanently.
- 10 Monday (June 9 or 10, 2025): Johnson appears on 'Today' with Chris Evans and shares her dating deal-breaker.
- Public discussion of Dakota Johnson's dating life and relationship views
- Confirmation of reported permanent split between Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin
- Increased media attention on the celebrities involved
What: Dakota Johnson discussed her dating deal-breaker on 'Today' and is reportedly in a permanent split from Chris Martin.
When: Monday (for 'Today' show appearance), June 4, 2025 (for reported split and LA Times interview), August 2024 (for previous denial of split), December 2020 (engagement rumors), March 2024 (source confirmed engagement), 2017 (began dating Chris Martin), 2021 (Elle U.K. interview), 2014 (Martin/Paltrow separation), 2016 (Martin/Paltrow divorce).
Where: On 'Today' show, in an interview with Los Angeles Times, reported by People magazine, and previously in Elle U.K.
Why: Johnson's public comments on relationships and a source close to the couple indicate a final split. Her appearance on 'Today' prompted the deal-breaker discussion.
How: Johnson made comments on 'Today' and in a Los Angeles Times interview. People magazine reported the split based on a source. Her spokesperson previously denied rumors.