Chris Martin splits up with Fifty Shades of Grey star lover Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson – Their uncoupling comes just months after the pair, who dated for 20 months, had discussed marriage. And earlier this year Chris, 42, splashed out on a £4.25million Malibu beach house to share with US actress Dakota, 29.

Sources close to the singer said they were shocked at news the romance was over.

A friend said: “Chris and Dakota were very easygoing and always seemed really happy together.

 Chris and Dakota have uncoupled
Chris and Dakota have uncoupledCredit: Vantage News
 The couple have told friends they called it quits
The couple have told friends they called it quitsCredit: BackGrid
 Their 18-month romance has ended despite talking about marriage
Their 18-month romance has ended despite talking about marriageCredit: BackGrid
 Sources say Dakota and Chris had discussed marriage
Sources say Dakota and Chris had discussed marriageCredit: Getty Images – Getty

“There was talk of engagement but now he says they have gone their separate ways, which has come as a real surprise to everyone.”

Chris and Dakota were last seen in public at Los Angeles restaurant Sushi Park in November.

At the time a source said: “They will probably get married. It’s serious.

“Chris (likes that) she doesn’t thrive on the spotlight and is very understated.”

 Chris hit headlines in 2014 after he announced his split from Gwyneth Paltrow
Chris hit headlines in 2014 after he announced his split from Gwyneth PaltrowCredit: AP:Associated Press

In March Dakota was named in a restraining order taken out by Chris against a stalker who kept turning up at their mansion.

Chris said he was fearful for the safety of himself, Dakota and his two children Apple, 15, and Moses, 13, from his 13-year marriage to Gwyneth Paltrow. They “consciously uncoupled” in 2014.

Chris later dated Jennifer Lawrence, 28, and Annabelle Wallis, 34. In January Chris and Dakota were invited to join Gwyneth, 46, and her new husband, film producer Brad Falchuk, 48, on their honeymoon in the Maldives.

In April Avengers: Endgame star Gwyneth cuddled up to Dakota at a dinner to celebrate US TV host Derek Blasberg’s 37th birthday.

Source: LindaIkeji