Highlights

  • Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have been together for over five years and live together, but they disagree on having children, which could cause problems in the future.
  • Dakota has a good relationship with Chris' children from his previous marriage to Gwyneth Paltrow, and even Gwyneth approves of Dakota.
  • Dakota's father Don Johnson expressed that he would be happy if Dakota had children, but it seems like Chris may be hesitant about becoming a new father.

Hollywood star Dakota Johnson and Coldplay singer Chris Martin are definitely a couple who prefers staying out of the spotlight. Over the years, they have rarely been spotted together at industry events, and if it wasn't for paparazzi pics of them running errands together, we probably wouldn't even know that the two were dating.

Today, we're taking a look at whether the couple plans on having children together. From what Dakota Johnson has said about motherhood to what her father Don Johnson revealed about having grandchildren — keep on scrolling to find out!

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Updated January 2024: Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have been together for over five years. In that time, the relationship between the two has gotten serious and the two live together. While everything appears to be great in the relationship, the one thing Chris and Dakota cannot seem to agree on is having children. A topic, according to sources, that may become a sore spot if the couple cannot get on the same page in the future.

What Is Dakota Johnson's Relationship With Chris Martin's Kids?

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From 2003 until 2016, Chris was married to Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow. Together, the two have two children, Apple born in 2004, and Moses born in 2006. Dakota does not have any children from prior relationships. In 2014, Chris and Gwyneth announced their separation. Their divorce was finalized two years later.

In October 2017, Dakota and Chris were first linked to each other after they were spotted together on a sushi date. By the end of the year, it was clear that the couple were dating, and while they weren't hiding it. However, they also didn't talk about their relationship much.

In an interview with Elle in December 2021, Dakota gave fans a rare glimpse into their relationship.

"We've been together for quite a while," Dakota explained. "And we go out sometimes, but we both work so much that it's nice to be at home and be cozy and private. Most of the partying takes place inside my house."

Judging from the fact that Dakota has been spotted numerous times with Chris' children, it's safe to say she has a great relationship with them. In fact, even Chris' ex-wife, Gwyneth admitted that she likes Dakota.

"I love her. I can see how it would seem weird because it's sort of unconventional," Gwyneth admitted. "But I think, in this case, just having passed through it iteratively, I just adore her."

Chris and Gwyneth have been very determined to keep their family intact, even after their divorce. Gwyneth revealed that they still frequently have family dinners together.

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"Chris and I are committed to putting them first and that’s harder than it looks because some days you really don’t want to be with the person that you are getting divorced from," Gwyneth explained. "But if you’re committed to having family dinner then you do it. You take a deep breath, and you look the person in the eye, and you remember your pact, and you smile, and you hug and you recommit to this new relationship that you are trying to foster."

Because of this, it is not surprising that Gwyneth and Dakota have become close as they are around each other a lot.

How Do Chris Martin And Dakota Johnson Feel About Having Children?

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In an episode of Good Day New York, Dakota's father, Don Johnson revealed that he would be thrilled if his daughter had children.

"Listen, if she’s happy, I will be happy and he’s a lovely guy," Don explained. "And if she decides to get married, I would imagine that there would be grandchildren not too far after that. I would be pretty excited about that part."

Don was also asked whether he has the 'fatherly talk' with Chris.

"We kind of like to wait until they get a little more confident in their position and a little further down the road with each other," Don said, "and then we have the talk."

In 2021, Dakota could be seen in the psychological drama movie The Lost Daughter in which she portrays a young mother. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actress opened up about her complicated feelings about motherhood.

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"I am not a mother, but I know what it feels like to be scared or to be like, 'Will I be a good mother?' But for some reason, there’s this stigma around talking about that," Dakota said. "And there’s a stigma around having just the thought of, 'What if I walked out that f*cking door? For a week or a minute for a cigarette.' But you’re not supposed to say that out loud. Why? It’s so human and so relatable."

In 2021, there were rumors that Dakota and Chris got engaged, however, those were never confirmed.

Dakota Johnson May Break Up With Chris Martin Over The Topic Of Kids

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More recently, it has been reported that Dakota is getting to the point where having kids is getting more serious for her. As such, sources close to Dakota have claimed that Chris and Dakota may not have much more time together if they cannot get on the same page about starting a family.

"Chris keeps tabling the discussion, but the fact is, he fears he's too old to go down that road again as a new father," the source explained. "It hurts her that Chris shies away from even talking about it when they've been together so long. If she can't convince Chris to entertain the idea, she sees no future with him."

If this is indeed true, then Chris and Dakota may be going their separate ways. Given how much they care for one another, this would be a devastating move for both.