Dakota Johnson is turning heads — and possibly sending a message — just one day after news broke of her reported split from longtime partner Chris Martin.
The Madame Web actress, 35, was all smiles as she strutted through New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood on Thursday, June 5, wearing a daring see-through black midi dress paired with black pumps. She finished the look with a brown Gucci Jackie bag, chic black sunglasses, and her signature effortless waves. Her radiant confidence? Absolutely unmissable.
This bold fashion moment comes on the heels of a People report on June 4 claiming that Johnson and Martin have quietly ended their engagement after nearly eight years together.
Ringless & Rumored
Fueling the breakup rumors, Johnson was recently spotted without her engagement ring, both in NYC and earlier in Los Angeles. Though she had publicly supported Martin during Coldplay’s 2024 summer tour, fans noticed her solo outings — and ring-free fingers — were becoming more frequent.
A rep previously denied any issues between the couple in August 2024, telling Us Weekly, “The reports are not true. They are happily together.” But now, the silence following these new split reports speaks volumes.
A Quiet, Complicated Love Story
Dakota and Chris, 48, began dating in late 2017
“Gwyneth is the one who pushed them to do it,” a source told Us Weekly at the time. That support extended far beyond matchmaking: Paltrow later told Harper’s Bazaar she “loved” Dakota and even became close friends with her. So close, in fact, that Martin and Johnson reportedly planned to invite Paltrow to their future wedding.
“They absolutely plan on having Apple and Moses there, and they wouldn’t feel complete without inviting Gwyneth too,” a source said in March 2024.
Where They Stand Now
Neither Johnson nor Martin has publicly commented on the current breakup rumors. However, the actress’s confident, solo appearance in NYC and her noticeably absent ring certainly suggest a new chapter may be starting — at least for Dakota.
For now, fans can only wait and watch — but if Thursday’s fashion moment is any sign, Dakota Johnson isn’t hiding from the spotlight. She’s embracing it.