Dakota Johnson has sweetly opened up about her close relationship with Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow's two children, Apple, 19, and Moses, 17.
The 34-year-old spoke candidly about her boyfriend's family, having been dating Martin since 2017, during an interview with Bustle, published on March 5. When asked if she liked being a stepmom, she described how much love she has for Moses and Apple.
“I love those kids like my life depended on it. With all my heart,” she said.
Over the years, Johnson has also maintained a strong friendship with Paltrow, who first split from Martin in 2014 after 12 years of marriage. In December, Paltrow took to Instagram to share a photo of her and Johnson holding hands while outside in the cold. The duo was bundled up, with the Goop founder wearing a beanie and a furry coat, while the Fifty Shades of Grey The star wore a baseball cap paired with a black jacket.
In October, Paltrow also opened up about her close bond with Johnson during a Q&A on her Instagram Stories. “We're actually very good friends,” she said. Iron Man said the star. “I love her so much. She is a lovely and wonderful person.”
During an interview with harper's bazaar In 2020, Paltrow doubled down on her appreciation for Johnson, noting that while people may think it's strange that she's friends with her ex's partner, she doesn't feel that way.
“I can see how it would seem strange because it is somewhat unconventional. But I think, in this case, having gone through it iteratively, I just adore her,” she explained.
While Johnson has been dating Martin for over six years, they chose to keep most of their relationship out of the spotlight. However, they have still been candid about their mutual appreciation of her. At a concert in London in 2021, Martin pointed out Johnson on the balcony and gave him a special message before performing Coldplay's “My Universe,” which was a collaboration with K-pop group BTS. She told the crowd: “It's about my universe and she's here.”
In November, the lady web The star revealed how her boyfriend has supported her through the ups and downs, recalling a time when he helped her when she was battling depression.
“A few weeks ago, I was having a down day and my partner said to me, 'Are you really struggling?' and I said, 'No?'” he said during the Hope for Depression Research Foundation 2023 luncheon. “And he said, 'Baby, you're wearing a cats T-shirt.' Like in cats the musical. Turns out she was really struggling. But that moment lifted me up and got me out of there.”
While Johnson is currently a stepmother to her boyfriend's children, she is not against having children. During her recent interview with BustleShe explained that she is “very open” to motherhood, as she is in a place where she “really wants to experience everything life has to offer.”
“And especially being a woman, I think, 'What a magical thing to do.' What a crazy, magical, wild experience!.'If that has to happen for me, I'm totally up for it,' she said of having children. “I've been really disconcerted lately, thinking we won't be here for long. There is a lot to eat, learn, grow, experience and feel.”
