Dakota Johnson reveals dating non-negotiable after Chris Martin breakup

Dakota Johnson reveals her top dating nonnegotiable after Chris Martin split, emphasizing kindness and respect.

Dakota Johnson has shared her must-have standard in any future relationship following her split from longtime partner Chris Martin.

During a June 9 appearance on NBC’s Today show with her Materialists co-star Chris Evans, Johnson, 35, was asked about one dating non-negotiable. Her response was clear and direct: “Like, not an a–hole.”

The candid moment came days after Johnson hinted at the end of her nearly eight-year on-and-off relationship with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 48. In a previous interview with the Los Angeles Times, Johnson spoke on the emotional complexities of love and questioned societal norms around marriage and divorce. “Why is divorce bad?” she asked. “Why do people have to get married or at a certain age or only once?”

Shortly after that interview, People confirmed that Johnson and Martin had broken up, reportedly for good. Sources close to the couple cited an age gap and differing views on having children as the primary reasons for the split. Johnson is said to have expressed interest in starting a family, while Martin, who shares two children with ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow, is reportedly no longer interested in expanding his family.

The actress has since been seen in public without the engagement ring Martin allegedly gave her two years into their relationship. Despite their split, Martin gave a supportive nod to Johnson’s film Materialists at a recent Coldplay concert, urging fans to watch it.

Reps for both stars have not yet commented on the breakup. Johnson’s remarks and public appearances continue to fuel discussion around modern relationship expectations in Hollywood.