Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin Hold Hands in India on Rare Public Outing, Shut Down Split Rumors (Exclusive Photos)

Mar. 15, 2025

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Dakota JohnsonandChris Martinenjoyed a rare public outing together, seemingly putting an end to breakup rumors.The pair were photographed holding hands and smiling while out and about in Mumbai, India, on Friday, Jan. 17.Martin, 47, is currently there with his bandColdplay, where they are playing multiple shows on their sold-outMusic of the Spheres World Tour.In the photos, Martin went for comfort-casual in a long-sleeved gray shirt, black pants and white sneakers, complete with a black graphic baseball cap. Johnson, 35, wore a similar hat and fitted black tank midi dress, with a gray sweater tied around her waist and black sneakers, waving to the camera at one point.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson.BACKGRIDMartin and Johnson were first linked in the fall of 2017 and made their first public appearance together at Stella McCartney’s Autumn 2018 Collection event in January 2018.A source told PEOPLE in March 2024 that the couple hadactually been engaged for “years”after first sparking rumors in 2020 but “were in no rush to get married.”Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson.BACKGRIDWhen breakup rumors began swirling over the summer, arep for Johnson shut them down, telling PEOPLE the pair were “happily together.”“Sure, they’ve had issues and taken breaks in the past,but things are great now,” a source told PEOPLE shortly after. “They both love their career. They are balancing things the best they can.”The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson.BACKGRIDThe musician called theMadame Webactressone of his “best friends"in an interview withRolling Stonepublished on Dec. 19, 2024. “Phil [Harvey], Dakota, Jonny [Buckland], Will [Champion] and Guy [Berryman],” he said, naming Johnson, his bandmates and the band’s manager. “My kids.”ThoughRolling Stonereported that the “Clocks” singer did not want to discuss his relationship with Johnson, as he didn’t feel it was his story to tell, he did say the pair listened toKacey Musgraves’ albumGolden Hourtogether only a few days earlier.“It is important to say that [romantic love] is such a big factor in everything, even though it feels right to keep it precious and private; I’m not denying its power,” he said.Martin is dad to daughterApple, 20, and sonMoses, 18, with ex-wifeGwyneth Paltrow. The duo famously announced their“conscious uncoupling”in 2014, and finalized their divorce one year later.

Dakota JohnsonandChris Martinenjoyed a rare public outing together, seemingly putting an end to breakup rumors.

The pair were photographed holding hands and smiling while out and about in Mumbai, India, on Friday, Jan. 17.

Martin, 47, is currently there with his bandColdplay, where they are playing multiple shows on their sold-outMusic of the Spheres World Tour.

In the photos, Martin went for comfort-casual in a long-sleeved gray shirt, black pants and white sneakers, complete with a black graphic baseball cap. Johnson, 35, wore a similar hat and fitted black tank midi dress, with a gray sweater tied around her waist and black sneakers, waving to the camera at one point.

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Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson.BACKGRID

Martin and Johnson were first linked in the fall of 2017 and made their first public appearance together at Stella McCartney’s Autumn 2018 Collection event in January 2018.

A source told PEOPLE in March 2024 that the couple hadactually been engaged for “years”after first sparking rumors in 2020 but “were in no rush to get married.”

When breakup rumors began swirling over the summer, arep for Johnson shut them down, telling PEOPLE the pair were “happily together.”

“Sure, they’ve had issues and taken breaks in the past,but things are great now,” a source told PEOPLE shortly after. “They both love their career. They are balancing things the best they can.”

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

The musician called theMadame Webactressone of his “best friends"in an interview withRolling Stonepublished on Dec. 19, 2024. “Phil [Harvey], Dakota, Jonny [Buckland], Will [Champion] and Guy [Berryman],” he said, naming Johnson, his bandmates and the band’s manager. “My kids.”

ThoughRolling Stonereported that the “Clocks” singer did not want to discuss his relationship with Johnson, as he didn’t feel it was his story to tell, he did say the pair listened toKacey Musgraves’ albumGolden Hourtogether only a few days earlier.

“It is important to say that [romantic love] is such a big factor in everything, even though it feels right to keep it precious and private; I’m not denying its power,” he said.

Martin is dad to daughterApple, 20, and sonMoses, 18, with ex-wifeGwyneth Paltrow. The duo famously announced their“conscious uncoupling”in 2014, and finalized their divorce one year later.

source: people.com