How Many Girlfriends Did Chris Martin Have? Full Relationship History

Ever wondered about Chris Martin’s love life? Well, you’re not alone! The Coldplay frontman has been quite the heartthrob throughout his career, capturing attention with those soulful ballads and relationships with some seriously A-list celebrities.

At 48, this gentle musician has managed to keep most of his relationships relatively private, which honestly makes us even more curious about his dating history. Whether we’re talking confirmed long-term relationships or those juicy rumored flings that had us all scrolling through gossip sites, Martin’s love life has been fascinating to follow.

So let’s dive into the complete breakdown of who the “Yellow” singer has dated over the years.

1 Lily Sobhani (Early 2000s)

The Radio Executive Who Started It All

Before Martin became the global superstar we know today, he was just a “shy Devon boy” dealing with heartbreak from his first serious relationship. According to a 2015 Daily Mail article, Lily Sobhani was that special someone who introduced Martin to love before the world knew his name.

Sobhani worked as a British live-events producer and radio executive, which makes sense since music was clearly already a huge part of Martin’s world. What’s fascinating is how little we actually know about this relationship. It’s as if Chris has kept this chapter of his life completely locked away, which, honestly, makes it even more intriguing.

The Daily Mail described him as getting over:

the end of his first serious romance with radio executive Lily Sobhani,

suggesting this was pretty serious stuff. This relationship occurred during the early 2000s, around the time Coldplay was still establishing itself in the music industry. The romance ended before Chris met Gwyneth Paltrow, setting the stage for his much more public dating life that would follow.

2 Natalie Imbruglia (2000-2002)

The Musical Collaboration Rumor That Never Was

Okay, so this one’s a bit embarrassing for the rumor mill! For years, there were widespread reports that Natalie Imbruglia, the Australian-British singer famous for “Torn,” had a romance with Chris Martin between 2000 and 2002. Multiple sources and entertainment outlets ran with this story, claiming these two weren’t just making music together but were actually dating. Sounds romantic, right? Well, not so fast!

Here’s where it gets interesting: in a 2015 interview with Red magazine, Natalie herself completely debunked these dating rumors. According to The Washington Post and other outlets covering the interview, when questioned about her alleged relationships with various celebrities, including Chris Martin, she made it crystal clear that she was

simply friends with the Coldplay frontman

and never romantically involved with him. She told Red magazine,

We are mates and I haven’t seen him in ages.

It’s true that Martin did write songs for Imbruglia, and he later admitted regretting giving away tracks that could have been Coldplay hits. But that collaboration was purely professional, not romantic. This entire situation highlights how celebrity rumors can take on a life of their own, even when there’s no truth to them.

The fact that Natalie felt the need to publicly clarify this years later just goes to show how persistent these false dating stories can be in Hollywood.

3 Gwyneth Paltrow (2002-2016)

The Marriage That Defined a Decade

Okay, this is the big one! Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow’s love story started like something out of a romantic movie. They met backstage at a Coldplay concert in 2002, and according to multiple reports, Martin had actually expected a different actress to show up that night.

When she didn’t, he jokingly dedicated a song to Paltrow, calling her his girlfriend even though they’d never met! His assistant arranged for them to meet backstage, and the rest is history.

Their relationship moved pretty quickly. They got married in December 2003 in a private Southern California ceremony, as reported by various sources, including SheKnows. They became Hollywood’s golden couple, welcoming daughter Apple in 2004 and son Moses in 2006.

But here’s what made their breakup legendary: in March 2014, Gwyneth announced their separation on her Goop website with the now-famous term

conscious uncoupling.

She wrote that while they loved each other deeply, they would remain separate but would always be a family. What’s truly beautiful is how they’ve maintained their relationship after divorce. According to Vanity Fair, Gwyneth said

It’s not quite brother, but we are complete family.

Although their divorce was finalized in 2016, they’ve set the gold standard for co-parenting and staying friends after marriage.

4 Kate Bosworth (2009)

The Rumored Affair That Never Was

Here’s where things get a bit messy with the rumor mill! Back in 2009, Star Magazine (yeah, we know, not exactly the most reliable source) reported that Kate Bosworth and Chris Martin had supposedly hooked up at a U2 show in Vegas. According to FamousFix, they were allegedly

making out in the open,

which sounds pretty scandalous, right? But here’s the thing: this whole story was basically debunked faster than you could say “Yellow.” Chris Martin’s representatives immediately denied the affair through Fox News, making it pretty clear that this was just tabloid speculation.

This rumor actually highlights something interesting about Martin’s dating life: he has always been fairly private, which means the gossip magazines sometimes exaggerate or fabricate unsubstantiated stories.

In this case, it seems like Kate Bosworth got caught up in the Chris Martin rumor machine when he was dealing with some marriage troubles. The fact that his team so quickly and firmly denied it suggests there really wasn’t anything there to begin with.

5 Alexa Chung (2014)

The Brief Post-Divorce Connection

• Right after Martin’s separation from Paltrow became public, the rumor mill went into overdrive, and British model and TV presenter Alexa Chung found herself at the center of speculation. According to multiple sources, including SheKnows and other entertainment outlets, Chris Martin and Alexa Chung were spotted together in May 2014, just months after his “conscious uncoupling” announcement.

The buzz really started when they were photographed at a party looking pretty cozy together, and honestly, who wouldn’t want to date Alexa Chung? She’s brilliant, gorgeous, and has that effortless British cool that seems right up Martin’s alley.

However, just like with the Kate Bosworth situation, Martin’s representatives were quick to shut down the romance rumors, insisting they were “just friends,” according to reports from The Irish Independent and other celebrity news sources.

What’s interesting is that there were actual photos this time, unlike some of the other rumored relationships; however, Martin’s team still denied that anything romantic was happening. Maybe they were just friends, or maybe Chris was trying to keep his dating life down-low while navigating his very public divorce.

Either way, this “relationship” was over before it really began, with reports suggesting they quietly went their separate ways later in 2014.

6 Jennifer Lawrence (2014-2015)

The Oscar Winner’s On-and-Off Romance

Now this was a relationship that had everyone talking! Just five months after Paltrow filed for divorce, according to SheKnows, Martin was spotted out and about with The Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence in August 2014. Can you imagine the headlines? The Coldplay frontman and America’s sweetheart, it was like celebrity dating bingo!

However, here’s where it gets complicated: their relationship was essentially the epitome of “it’s complicated.” They reportedly started dating in June 2014, but according to multiple sources, including PEOPLE and other entertainment outlets, they split in October 2014 after just four months, only to get back together in 2015. Talk about an emotional rollercoaster!

#JenniferLawrence is supporting her man @Coldplay Chris Martin at #iHeartRadio Music Fest. Here she is! Pic: Getty pic.twitter.com/4mu4yoF2lp

— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 20, 2014

The problem seemed to be that they wanted different things. Sources told PEOPLE that

Chris doesn’t really want the relationship to end, but he needs to be flexible so he can see his family as much as possible with his own work schedule.

Meanwhile, Lawrence apparently got

tired of Chris being so noncommittal.

The age difference and their different life stages probably didn’t help either. Lawrence was at the peak of her career and wanted someone who could commit fully, while Martin was juggling co-parenting duties and his own demanding schedule. They finally called it quits for good in August 2015, and honestly, it probably worked out for the best for both of them.

7 Kylie Minogue (2015)

The Brief London Stroll

Picture this: after Kylie Minogue’s killer performance at Hyde Park in 2015, she and Chris Martin were spotted taking a leisurely stroll through London’s busy streets on a Sunday night. According to reports from Us Weekly and other sources, they were even linking arms and looking super comfortable with each other. For fans of both artists, this was like seeing two music legends potentially finding love!

Minogue, the Australian pop princess who’s given us absolute bangers like “Can’t Get You Out of My Head,” seemed like she could be a perfect match for Martin. They’re both established artists who understand the music industry, and let’s be honest, they both have that effortless cool factor.

— BBC One (@BBCOne) June 30, 2019

The sighting had everyone wondering if there was something more than friendship brewing between these two talented musicians. But alas, it wasn’t meant to be (at least not romantically). Just like with several other rumored relationships, representatives later denied that anything romantic was happening between them, insisting they were just friends.

However, their friendship has clearly endured over the years. In a sweet twist, Minogue recently joined Coldplay onstage during their concert in New Jersey, proving that even if romance didn’t work out, they’ve maintained a great professional relationship. Sometimes the best relationships are the ones that stay platonic!

8 Annabelle Wallis (2015-2017)

The Peaky Blinders Star’s Two-Year Journey

After things ended with Jennifer Lawrence, Martin found love again with British actress Annabelle Wallis, best known for her role as Grace Burgess in Peaky Blinders. According to US Weekly, they met through mutual friends and were first spotted in August 2015, looking absolutely cozy during a beachfront walk in New York. Can we just say how romantic that sounds?

Their relationship was interesting because it highlighted the challenges of maintaining romance when both partners are incredibly busy. An insider told US Weekly that

He has moved on quickly and has been seeing Annabelle Wallis for about a month. He visited her while she was filming in Vancouver and really likes her.

The fact that he was willing to fly to Vancouver to see her definitely suggested this was getting serious! But here’s where it gets complicated: their relationship was basically defined by their

crazy work schedules,

as The Sun reported. They actually broke up in 2017 because it was just too difficult to see each other, but then got back together two months later in August, when they decided to

give things another shot.

A source told The Sun,

They have a lot of history together and don’t want to throw everything away.

Unfortunately, even their second attempt couldn’t overcome the scheduling challenges, and they ultimately went their separate ways for good. It’s honestly pretty relatable for anyone who has tried to make a long-distance or extremely busy relationship work!

9 Dakota Johnson (2017-2025)

The Eight-Year Love Story

This was Martin’s most serious relationship since his marriage to Paltrow, and honestly, it seemed like it might be “the one” for a while there. According to PEOPLE and multiple other sources, Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson first sparked romance rumors in October 2017 when they were spotted at Sushi Park in Los Angeles, looking

cozy, laughing and affectionate.

The daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, Dakota was already famous for her role in Fifty Shades of Grey, but this relationship really put her in the spotlight in a whole new way. What made their relationship special was how private they kept it while still showing genuine love for each other.

Elle reported that by November 2017, Dakota was spotted at Coldplay’s concert in Buenos Aires, watching from a VIP vantage point. But the most romantic moment had to be in June 2021 when Martin serenaded Johnson during a Coldplay concert in Naples, Italy.

According to the Daily Mail, he stopped mid-performance to sing directly to her where she was sitting, and she smiled and blew him a kiss. Talk about relationship goals!

The couple even got secretly engaged, with Dakota wearing an engagement ring as early as December 2020, according to various reports. However, their eight-year journey came to an end in June 2025. Sources told Page Six that Dakota

was sick of him dragging his feet on setting a date for the wedding,

while others mentioned to The Sun that

the age gap was often a problem

and that Dakota wanted children while

Chris is kind of done with that part of his life.

It’s honestly heartbreaking because they seemed so perfect together, but sometimes timing just isn’t right.

10 Sophie Turner (2025-Present)

The Newest Chapter: Game of Thrones Meets Coldplay

Plot twist of 2025! Nobody saw this one coming, but according to recent reports from The Daily Mail and multiple other sources, including Cosmopolitan, Sophie Turner and Chris Martin have allegedly been quietly dating since September. Yes, the Sansa Stark actress and the Coldplay frontman talk about an unexpected pairing that has everyone doing double-takes!

Here’s how this all supposedly unfolded: Sophie recently ended her two-year relationship with British aristocrat Peregrine “Perry” Pearson in September, and according to reports, within about a week, she was spotted on a “secret date” with Chris in London.

What makes this even more interesting is that there’s actually some history between them. Reality Tea reported that an old video resurfaced, showing Turner having a major fangirl moment over Martin when her ex-husband, Joe Jonas, surprised her with a video message from the Coldplay frontman. So maybe there was always some mutual admiration there?

The timing definitely works out since Martin is currently in London for Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour, and that’s where Turner lives after her very public divorce from Joe Jonas. Multiple sources suggest they’ve been keeping in touch since their initial meeting.

Of course, it’s still the super early days, and neither of their representatives has confirmed anything official yet. But honestly, after Martin’s heartbreak with Dakota Johnson, maybe a fresh start with someone completely different is exactly what he needs. We’re definitely keeping our eyes on this one!

Partner	Years	Status	Notable Details
Lily Sobhani	Early 2000s	Confirmed	First serious relationship, radio executive.
Natalie Imbruglia	2000-2002	Rumored (Debunked)	Musical collaboration, she clarified, “simply friends.”
Gwyneth Paltrow	2002-2016	Married	Two children, “conscious uncoupling.”
Kate Bosworth	2009	Rumored (Denied)	Las Vegas hookup rumors, representatives denied.
Alexa Chung	2014	Rumored (Denied)	Post-divorce speculation, “just friends.”
Jennifer Lawrence	2014-2015	Confirmed	On-and-off relationship, commitment issues.
Kylie Minogue	2015	Rumored (Denied)	London stroll, remained professional friends.
Annabelle Wallis	2015-2017	Confirmed	Two years on and off, due to scheduling conflicts.
Dakota Johnson	2017-2025	Confirmed/Engaged	Eight-year relationship, secret engagement.
Sophie Turner	2025-Present	Rumored	Recent “secret date” reports.

Looking back at Chris Martin’s romantic journey, it’s clear that the Coldplay frontman has always been drawn to strong, independent women who have their own successful careers.

What’s really admirable is how he’s managed to maintain positive relationships with most of his exes, especially with Gwyneth Paltrow ,as they continue to co-parent their children successfully. Despite the challenges of dating in the public eye and balancing a global music career with personal relationships, Chris has shown that it’s possible to handle breakups with grace and maturity.

As he potentially embarks on this new chapter with Sophie Turner, fans are hopeful that he’s found someone who can match his energy and understand the unique demands of his lifestyle.

What do you think about Chris Martin’s dating history? Are you surprised by any of these relationships, or do you have predictions about his rumored romance with Sophie Turner? Drop a comment below and let us know your thoughts on the Coldplay frontman’s love life!