Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin got engaged 'years ago' and are in no rush to get married, claims source

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Despite keeping their relationship largely private, Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have been romantically linked since 2017.

While rumors of their engagement have swirled for years, a source recently confirmed to People that the couple did indeed get engaged "years ago" but are "in no rush to get married."

Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin maintained a private relationship 

The couple first sparked dating rumors in 2017 when Johnson was spotted attending a Coldplay concert.

They later confirmed their romance in 2018 by holding hands at a Stella McCartney fashion show.

Over the years, they've opted to keep their relationship out of the spotlight and haven't made an official red carpet debut together.

Some reports suggest that they might have been engaged since 2020 as Johnson was spotted wearing a huge ring at the time, according to People.

Even as they declined to comment, the source told the publication it was indeed an engagement ring.

Dakota Johnson wants to become a mother

Dakota Johnson has expressed her willingness to become a mother. In an interview with Bustle, she said, "I'm so open to that."

Johnson said, "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*****g thing to do. What a crazy, magical, wild experience."

"If that's meant to happen to me, I'm totally down for it," Johnson continued, adding, "And then I'm like, 'We're not here for very long, so if I'm meant to be a mother, bring it on.'"

Dakota Johnson opens up about Chris Martin's supportive nature

Johnson opened up about Martin's supportive nature during a speech at the 2023 Hope for Depression Research Foundation luncheon.

She shared a story of how Martin helped her recognize she was struggling during a low point.

"A few weeks ago, I was having a low day," she said in her speech, adding, "And my partner said to me, 'Are you really struggling?'" 

She said, "It turns out, I really was struggling. But that moment lifted me up and pulled me out of it." 

Ups and downs don't dim Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin's relationship 

While the source confirmed the engagement, they also acknowledged that the couple "has had ups and downs" throughout their relationship, according to the outlet.

Previously, Johnson's father, Don Johnson, playfully deflected questions about the rumored engagement during a talk show appearance, prioritizing his daughter's happiness above all else.

"Oh god. I don't think much further than about the next seven or eight seconds," Don said at the time on 'Good Day New York.'

He added, "But listen, if she's happy, I will be happy, and he's a lovely guy."

He continued, "And if she decides to get married, I would imagine that there would be grandchildren not too far out for that. I'd be pretty excited about that part."

Despite occasional bumps in the road, the couple has also offered glimpses into their happiness.

In 2022, Martin adorably crashed Johnson's Sundance Film Festival Zoom event to help her with technical difficulties.

Additionally, Martin's ex-wife, Gwyneth Paltrow, with whom he shares daughter, Apple, 19, and son Moses, 17, has publicly praised Johnson, calling her "an adorable, wonderful person," as per People.