Dakota Johnson dishes on Chris Martin's role during her depression battle
Dakota Johnson revealed Chris Martin played a pivotal role in overcoming her depression

Dakota Johnson has shared a heartfelt account of her battle with depression and the transformative role played by her partner, Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay.
Johnson,34, was bestowed with the prestigious 2023 Hope Award for her outstanding contributions to Depression Advocacy, and in her acceptance speech, she unveiled that the Paradise singer played a pivotal role in being one of the primary driving forces that keeps her resilient in life.
According to Hello! magazine and InStyle, the Fifty Shades Of Grey actress said at the event, “A few weeks ago, I was having a low day," adding, "And my partner said to me, 'Are you really struggling?' and I said, 'No?'"
Despite Johnson's efforts to play down her mental well-being, she acknowledged that Martin could detect that something was amiss.
The Persuasion starlet shared, “He said, 'Baby, you are wearing a cats T-shirt.' As in 'Cats' the music.”
She continued, "So, it turns out, I really was struggling. But that moment lifted me up and pulled me out of it."
While conversion Johnson expressed her willingness to be a vocal supporter, emphasizing that if she could share even one relatable insight to make someone else feel less isolated, she would readily embrace the role of an advocate.
The Fifty Shades of Freed star added, "Most of the time as you can probably tell, I speak about depression or anxiety in a very self-deprecating way. Perhaps, I sometimes find it easier to look it in the eyes if I mask it in comedy.”
She also said, "Covering my pain or anxiety with comedy has become a lifelong tool, and I don't think it's a bad thing, it works, it helps me. Because, sometimes if I don't laugh, I will cry."
Johnson admitted, "The biggest thing I've learnt about depression is learning to become OK with there never really being an immediate answer, never really being an immediate end."
Dakota Johnson with Chris Martin's ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow:
Chris Martin's former spouse, Gwyneth Paltrow, recently shared an image featuring Dakota and herself clasping hands.
On November 29, Gwyneth Paltrow took to Instagram to seek engagement with her followers by inviting them to submit questions.
Among the inquiries, one follower requested a photo featuring Paltrow alongside Johnson.

She posted a snapshot that beautifully encapsulates the essence of both friendship and the harmonious dynamics of an extended blended family.
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson's relationship:
For the unversed, the speculations about a romantic connection between Johnson and Martin initially surfaced in October 2017.
In October 2021, Martin publicly expressed his affection for Johnson by dedicating the Coldplay track My Universe to her during a concert in London.