Gwyneth Paltrow Reportedly Has Strong Feelings Over Ex Chris Martin’s Relationship Problems

When a couple goes through a divorce, especially one that involves children, the hope is that they can continue to be civil, perhaps swallow their pride, and even become friends along the way. For Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, their “conscious uncoupling” in 2014 was just that: the moment they went from husband and wife to, ultimately, friends.

Now, a decade after their scandalous split, Paltrow is not only friends with Martin, but is reportedly trying to help him with his relationship with Dakota Johnson.

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“Gwyneth is determined for Chris to marry Dakota, which is sweet on one hand, but also very controlling,” a source recently told The Associated Press. Life and style“At the end of the day, she wants to have a say in who he is with.”

In other words, Paltrow approves of Johnson and wants to do everything in her power to make their relationship work, especially since rumors of their breakup reached record levels last month.

“Of course, Gwyneth is adamant that she loves Dakota and knows she’s the right match for Chris. She’s very firm with both of them, trying to pressure them to do what she’s doing,” the source said of the Oscar winner.

Martin and Johnson, on the other hand, aren’t exactly open to Paltrow’s meddling. “The last thing they need is for Gwyneth to be butting in, trying to play the role of advisor,” the source said. “It’s just very intrusive, and she clearly doesn’t realize she’s overstepping her bounds.”

“She is confident she can save the day and has even tried to take over the wedding planning because she is convinced that all the back and forth about the wedding is the cause of their problems,” the source continued.

They added: “She means well, but she’s acting like a tornado trying to force two adults to do her bidding, and it’s not helping at all.”

Recall that Martin and Johnson began dating in 2017 after being introduced by mutual friends. They didn’t confirm their relationship until a year later, and moved in together in 2021. In 2024, a source confirmed their engagement in March. “They got engaged years ago, but they weren’t in a hurry to get married,” the source said. People. Then, when rumors of their relationship problems began to surface a few months later, a source confirmed that they were still together. “They are happy together,” the source said. People in August.

Let’s hope it stays that way, whether Paltrow helps us or not!

Before you go, click here for a list of former celebrities who will always be friends.

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