Dakota Johnson Turns Heads in Sheer Dress Following Chris Martin Breakup

In the Wake of Her Eight-Year Romance Ending, the Star Steps Out in NYC With Confidence, Style, and a Powerful Message of Reinvention

Dakota Johnson is rewriting the breakover playbook—one sheer statement at a time.

Just days after news broke of her split from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, the Fifty Shades of Grey actress made a bold fashion statement in New York City on Thursday, June 5, stepping out in a completely sheer dress that signaled both a style evolution and a personal turning point.

Johnson, 35, was photographed leaving The Greenwich Hotel en route to NBC Studios at Rockefeller Plaza, where she was set to appear on Late Night with Seth Meyers to promote her upcoming film Materialists. But it wasn’t just the movie making headlines—her head-turning outfit drew instant attention.

The actress wore a long-sleeved, mid-length sheer black dress layered over a sleek bodysuit. Featuring a surplice neckline and pleated hem, the daring ensemble combined elegance with edge. Johnson completed the look with black pointed-toe pumps, cat-eye sunglasses, and a structured chocolate brown leather handbag. A pair of classic gold hoops and minimal jewelry added just the right touch of sophistication.

From Heartbreak to High Fashion

Her appearance comes on the heels of reports confirming the end of her nearly eight-year relationship with Martin, 48. According to multiple sources, the couple—who began dating in 2017 and were rumored to be engaged—have called it quits. Johnson, notably, was seen without her engagement ring on June 2 while out in Manhattan.

“It feels final this time,” a source close to the couple shared, although neither party has made a public statement.

Despite the split, Johnson exuded confidence and contentment while walking the streets of New York, smiling for photographers and fans alike. The look was more than a style moment—it was a symbol of reinvention, a breakover move that seemed to make one thing clear: Dakota is moving forward, beautifully and unapologetically.

A Week of Bold Style

This wasn’t Johnson’s first sheer look of the week. On May 30, her stylist Kate Young—known for styling stars like Scarlett Johansson and Julianne Moore—shared a snapshot on Instagram of the actress in a black Commando bodysuit paired with Khaite’s suede Saraphina jacket and wedge-heeled Colt shoes. Gold-framed Gucci glasses added a retro-chic finish to the look.

The fashion choices suggest a thematic shift for Johnson—more daring, more expressive, and unmistakably in control of her narrative.

A Love Story Comes to a Quiet Close

Johnson and Martin had been together since 2017, shortly after his divorce from Gwyneth Paltrow was finalized. The couple kept much of their relationship private, but moments of affection occasionally surfaced. In a March interview with Bustle, Johnson reflected warmly on watching Martin perform live:

“I love watching him. I could watch him every day,” she said. “I don’t know how to explain it. I feel like… I’m watching my most favorite being do his most favorite thing.”

Their last public appearance together was on May 16 in Malibu, with a previous sighting in January while holding hands in India during Coldplay’s tour. Now, with distance and new beginnings on the horizon, Johnson’s latest look marks a sartorial shift that mirrors a personal one.

In the end, Dakota Johnson’s message is clear: breakups may end a chapter, but they also open doors to new ones. And if her recent style is any indication, the next chapter will be bold, brilliant, and entirely her own.