Coldplay fans are in shock after learning who frontman Chris Martin is reportedly dating following his recent breakup with actress Dakota Johnson.
The 48-year-old singer, who ended his eight-year relationship with Johnson in June, has allegedly begun seeing someone new — and the revelation has left many fans more unsettled than excited.
Martin, previously married to Gwyneth Paltrow from 2003 until their famous “conscious uncoupling” in 2014, shares two children with her: Apple, 21, and Moses, 19. While the musician’s personal life has always intrigued fans, his latest romantic development has sparked widespread debate online.
The Internet Reacts
When reports of Martin’s new relationship surfaced, social media lit up with criticism — much of it centered around the significant age gap between the musician and his new rumored partner.
“Ew, why would she date that old man?” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another commented: “He keeps dating younger and younger women. Why can’t he find someone his own age?”
Others questioned whether such relationships reinforce Hollywood’s long-standing double standard when it comes to age. “Does anyone in Hollywood ever date near their own age?” one frustrated fan asked.
The New Romance
According to MailOnline, the woman reportedly dating Chris Martin is none other than Sophie Turner, the 29-year-old actress best known for her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones.
The pair were allegedly spotted on a “secret date” just weeks after Turner’s breakup with British aristocrat Peregrine “Perry” Pearson in late September. The two had reportedly been seen arguing during a society wedding shortly before calling it quits.
If true, the new relationship marks a surprising crossover of celebrity worlds — and one that’s left fans buzzing, especially given that Martin’s daughter Apple is only eight years younger than Turner.
A Familiar Connection
This isn’t the first time Turner and Martin have crossed paths. Back in 2020, during her then-husband Joe Jonas’s short-lived web series Cup of Joe, Turner was surprised with a birthday video message from the Coldplay singer himself.
When Martin appeared on-screen, Turner lit up, exclaiming: “It’s Chris Martin!” She laughed through tears, adding: “I’m not going to cry on camera.”
Turner married Jonas in 2019, and the pair went on to have two daughters before finalizing their divorce in September 2024.
The 19-Year Age Gap Debate
While neither Turner nor Martin has publicly confirmed their relationship, the 19-year age difference has become the focal point of fan discussions. Critics argue that the dynamic feels uncomfortable, particularly given how close Turner’s age is to Martin’s eldest child.
However, others have defended the rumored couple, pointing out that both are adults and that Turner, who has spent much of her life in the public eye, is no stranger to navigating fame and scrutiny.
Still, the online reaction has been intense. As one fan summarized: “I love Chris Martin, but this gives me weird vibes. I can’t unsee the fact that his daughter and his girlfriend could’ve gone to school together.”
What’s Next?
Neither Chris Martin nor Sophie Turner has commented publicly on the speculation, and representatives for both have declined to confirm the rumors. But if the whispers are true, the relationship marks a new chapter for two celebrities who have each faced recent heartbreak — and a reminder that in the world of fame, love stories rarely escape public judgment.
For now, fans remain divided — some wishing them happiness, others simply creeped out.