Dakota Johnson Shares Her Outlook on Motherhood Amid Chris Martin Romance

Dakota Johnson, who’s been dating Chris Martin for several years, reflected on whether she sees herself becoming a mom in the future.

By Brahmjot Kaur Mar 05, 2024 4:59 PMTags
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Dakota Johnson may want some itsy bitsy spiders of her own.

In fact, the Madame Web star—who has been dating Chris Martin for six years—revealed whether she sees motherhood in her future.  

"I'm so open to that," Dakota told Bustle in an interview published March 5. "I've gotten to this place where I really want to experience everything that life has to offer. And especially being a woman, I'm like, ‘What a magical f--king thing to do. What a crazy, magical, wild experience.'" 

However, she's leaving it up to destiny.

"If that's meant to happen for me, I'm totally down for it," she continued. "I've been really tripping out recently like, we're not here for very long. There's so much to eat up and learn and grow from and experience and feel."

As Dakota put it, "If I'm meant to be a mother, bring it on."

But that's not to say she doesn't have plenty of with kids. After all, the Fifty Shades of Grey actress explained that she has a great relationship with the Coldplay frontman's children Apple, 19, and Moses, 17, whom he shares with ex Gwyneth Paltrow.

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"I love those kids like my life depends on it," the 34-year-old explained. "With all my heart."

Another member of the family Dakota shares a tight bond with? Chris' ex Gwyneth, who is now married to Brad Falchuk. The Oscar winner has previously shared insight into why it's important for her and Chris decision to maintain a healthy co-parenting relationship.

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"I think we put all the hard work in at the beginning," the Goop founder told Harper's Bazaar in January 2020. "I would say very rarely is it difficult now."

And as for her opinion of Dakota? "I love her," Gwyneth said. "I can see how it would seem weird because it's sort of unconventional. But I think, in this case, just having passed through it iteratively, I just adore her."

Want to see more of Dakota and Chris' paradise? Keep reading for more moments of the couple over the years.

November 2017

Let the romance rumors begin! After Dakota Johnson was spotted at a Coldplay concert, fans started to speculate that the actress could be dating Chris Martin. While the pair didn't confirm anything for months, a few additional sightings suggested these two were more than just friends. 

January 2018

While attending the launch of Stella McCartney's Women's Autumn 2018 and Men's Autumn/Winter 2018 Collections at SIR Studios, the pair was spotted holding hands, giving fans further confirmation they were dating. 

September 2018

First comes love, then comes ma—ching tattoos? The Fifty Shades actress and the Coldplay singer appeared to show off infinity tattoos

September 2018

In an interview with Tatler, Dakota confirmed she was dating Chris with a simple message. "I'm not going to talk about it," she told the publication. "But I am very happy."

November 2019

After Chris supported Dakota at her star-studded 30th birthday party in October, the actress returned the favor when it was time for her boyfriend to perform on Saturday Night Live. The pair celebrated the special show by attending the official after-party together. 

February 2020

The Fifty Shades of Grey alum donned her director's hat for Coldplay's "Cry, Cry, Cry" music video. The video's story is about a couple working through life's obstacles side-by-side and holding each other when they cry.

March 2021

A source confirmed to E! News that the High Note actress and Coldplay frontman nestled into a modern Cape Cod-styled home in Malibu, Calif. for a price tag of $12.5 million.

July 2021

During summer break, the couple jetted off to Palma De Mallorca, Spain, where they enjoyed a boat ride and some sightseeing in the city.

October 2021

Before beginning to play Coldplay's latest single, "My Universe," which is a collaboration with the group BTS, Chris pointed to Dakota in the balcony and delivered a special message. "This is about my universe, and she's here," he told the crowd

April 2023

We want something just like this duo's outing to grab coffee in Malibu.

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