Only a few days after Dakota Johnson finally acknowledged her almost one-year-long relationship with Chris Martin, the pair is now the subject of rumors they’re expecting a child.
On Sunday afternoon (October 7), according to TMZ, Martin appeared to be hosting a party in his backyard that featured baby pink and blue balloons as decorations. However, this wasn’t some kind of gender reveal party, as TMZ noted. Johnson’s rep denied this rumor and said in a statement to People that the party was just a birthday celebration for the actress, who turned 29 on October 4.
Martin is already father to 14-year-old daughter Apple and 12-year-old son Moses with ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow, who has continued to praise his parenting skills in the years since their split. On Father’s Day this year, she posted a photo of her ex with their two children, calling him “a ray of sunshine.”
In honor of the same holiday in 2015, she shared another photo of Martin with Apple, toasting him with, “Here is to all the engaged and present fathers, you create a backbone for society.”
Johnson and Martin have been dating since last fall, when they were first spotted having dinner in Los Angeles. Since then, they’ve traveled all over the world together, attended Hollywood parties as each other’s plus-ones, and, some time in the last month or two, apparently got matching infinity symbol tattoos.
Though the pair have stayed remarkably tight-lipped about the status of their relationship, Johnson did finally seem to at least confirm it’s a thing in her November cover interview for Tatler. “I’m not going to talk about it, but I am very happy,” she admitted.
Caution: Bachelor in Paradise finale spoilers ahead.
If Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson are looking for someone other than Bachelor in Paradise host Chris Harrison to officiate their wedding, they should look no further than fellow contestant John Graham. At the finale taping, Graham couldn’t stop raving about his support for the two. “They are head over heels for each other, and they are amazing together,” he told Glamour. “So supportive, and they’re moving in together. Everything about their relationship is awesome. I love them and support them 100%.” Even Tia got on the Chris and Krystal bandwagon when she told us that “as crazy as it is, they’re made for each other. I think they’ve got a damn good shot at this. It totally works.”
John and Tia should know. After all, they were with the pair for most of Paradise—the place where Chris and Krystal managed to rehab their image from their time on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. But what makes the pair certain they’ll thrive as a couple in the real world? And most important, what was up with Chris’ confusing proposal that made it seem like he might break up with Krystal? We caught up with the engaged couple to get the answers to all that and more.
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Chris, you kind of made viewers think you might be breaking up with Krystal during your proposal. Why?
Chris Randone: I wanted to let her know that I was so in love with who she was on the inside—her heart.
Krystal Nielson: I was nervous!
Chris: It was just something where I wanted to keep her on her toes because she always keeps me on my toes. I didn’t want to leave here holding her hand. I wanted to leave here secure in her heart. That’s how I felt, and that’s how it came out.
Krystal: I was watching him, hearing him say the words, but his body language was so into me, I was like, “Uh, I hear what you’re saying but your body language isn’t matching up. So…” I knew he was messing with me. [Laughs] For a moment, though, I was like, “What?” Then I was assessing the situation and was like, “Nah… he’s playing with me. He loves me. He loves me.”
Chris: She’s incredible. There was a moment in our fantasy suite date where she was talking about an ex, but I thought she was talking about the situation between her and I, and I thought she was about to end it. I couldn’t breathe for like 15 seconds when she was talking to me, so I was like, I’m going to give her a taste of her own medicine… [Laughs]
Is that really why you messed with her at the proposal then?
Chris: No, no. I just had this whole thing…I took an entire day to figure out what I wanted to say. They felt like vows. I wanted to pinpoint all the amazing things she’s done for me and the transformation she’s helped me with, the evolution. All the key moments we had in paradise, even in the beginning episode—there was so much depth and so much conversation that really brought us together. And here we are.
Would you consider getting married on Paradise next year?
Chris: That’s a really good question because we definitely want a beach wedding. I’m going to support anything she wants.
Krystal: [Yes], barefoot in the sand!
Wherever it is, you need people to throw glitter instead of rice once you’re married.
Chris: If that’s what she wants, we’re getting pounds of glitter. That’s a very good advice. I’m all for it. Love it.
What makes you guys know that you found your person?
Chris: For me, it was our one-on-one date. We were dancing in the water, and she had this glow. She kept smiling, and I looked into her eyes and it was in that moment that it was the eyes of the woman I wanted to look into forever. 100 percent. I knew right then and there I was going to get down on one knee in paradise. I was already sold. It was just something I felt in the inside. She has a very genuine heart and her soul is so beautiful, I couldn’t imagine connecting with another woman or having love for another woman.
Krystal: We talked about this early on. The way things were going, I had a feeling he was going to leave without friends and have a bad experience. [Because of that] I wanted to give him some advice. It was the day after the second rose ceremony, and I wanted to see what he would do with [my advice]. He just stepped up and listened and applied the feedback. He got vulnerable. I love a man who can take ownership. Through his actions, he really won my heart over.
Finally, Krystal, how do you feel about the fact that a black box was used to cover up your butt most of the time on Paradise?
Krystal: [Laughs] I’m annoyed! I worked really hard on leg days specifically to rock those bikinis.
Chris: She wore some incredible bikinis, and it’s very unfortunate that the black box takes that away.
Krystal: But it looked good. I looked good. [Laughs]
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Hollywood’s obsession with matching tattoos isn’t going anywhere. After Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande revealed the first of their matching tattoos back in May, and Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner were seen with coordinating ink, it seems another famous couple has followed suit. Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have matching infinity symbols on their arms.
Johnson’s new ink was first spotted on her left elbow over the weekend in Venice, Italy, where she was on hand for the premiere of her new psychological horror movie, Suspiria. Martin was seen with the exact same design on his right forearm in Los Angeles a day prior, the Daily Mail reports. While it’s entirely possible that the matching tattoos are just a coincidence, the unique “xx” detail suggests that this was likely a joint effort.
Though the clandestine couple has yet to make an official public appearance together, the tattoos are further confirmation that these two are still going strong after a year of dating. “They have spent a lot of time together,” a source told People in June. “Chris lives in Malibu and Dakota seems to love hanging out there. They occasionally go for dinner with friends, but mostly have friends over at home. They go to the beach together, and walks around the neighborhood. They seem to enjoy sharing a quiet life. It does seem they are getting more serious.”
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Johnson’s mom, actress Melanie Griffith, also chimed in on her daughter’s relationship, telling People that she “adores” the Coldplay frontman. With Johnson likely about to hit the awards circuit thanks to her mesmerizing performance in Suspiria, these two lovebirds will have plenty of opportunities to make their relationship red carpet official. Until then, matching tattoos will just have to do.
The “Men Tell All” special is one of the most anticipated episodes during each The Bachelorette season. After all, the drama comes easy when you put every eliminated contestant in the same room to hash over the season’s gripes before everyone goes on their merry, sponsored Instagram-posting way. This year was a little different, though, because by the time Chris Harrison teased next week’s finale, the biggest controversy surrounding Becca Kufrin’s season was completely unmentioned.
ICYMI, the news out of this season wasn’t Colton’s virginity or Jordan’s Zoolander soundbites; it was the report that contestant Lincoln Adim was convicted of assault. No one expected Adim to be in attendance at Men Tell All—he wasn’t invited—but it was notable that nobody addressed him or the case during the taping of the show. So, we sat down with Chris Harrison and asked him to explain.Read on.
Lincoln’s name never once came up tonight. Considering this was a big story that prompted Warner Bros. to release a statement, why was it avoided at the taping?
Chris Harrison: First of all, Lincoln was not invited and not welcome here. What he did was illegal and against the law, so that is a very easy call. There was no chance he was coming here tonight, no chance I wanted to talk to him or hear his side, because there is no side. What he did was commit a crime. That’s a very easy answer. As far as dealing with it, we wanted [Men Tell All] to remain about Becca, about the guys, and about this journey. And going there…this wasn’t the time or place. There really isn’t much to explain about Lincoln other than he lied, he deceived, he committed a crime, he’s not here, and he’s removed from the show and the franchise.
Warner Bros. said they were looking into how he slipped through the cracks because they do extensive background checks. We haven’t heard anything since. How can the show prevent this from happening again?
Chris: I’ll leave that to the lawyers and Warner Bros., but I will just say it’s very easy for people to go on social media and say it was very easy to discover. [Well,] that’s because you knew what you were looking for. We also know what we’re looking for, and it’s not as simple as everybody thinks it is to find that. It was a bizarre set of circumstances that allowed that to happen, on top of someone [Lincoln] who decided to lie and deceive.
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Obviously, Blake and Garrett were not at Men Tell All, but when you sit down with Garrett on After the Final Rose, will you bring up his history of liking bigoted memes on Instagram?
Chris: Possibly. Another thing I want to say is that people need to stop putting Lincoln and Garrett in the same sentence. That’s something that kind of pisses me off. What Garrett did is something you disagree with. That is different than what Lincoln did. Lincoln broke the law. That is a very, very different thing than liking something you don’t agree with on Instagram.
I have no problem with you disagreeing with what Garrett did. I have no problem if it makes you angry, if it makes you sick to your stomach, but just remember it’s something you disagree with. It that wasn’t something that’s against the law, which is what Lincoln did. Just don’t put them in the same sentence. But if Garrett made you sick, that’s fine too. Will we talk about it? Probably. Maybe. I don’t know. It really depends on the situation in the moment. The finale [after show] is live, so a lot of what I’m doing is going on feels, like it was tonight. If it feels like the right time, then we’ll do it.
Sspeaking of the finale, what’s in store?
Chris: Becca’s goodbye [to the runner-up is] easily the most gut-wrenching tearful moment that I have been through. It literally brings her to her knees. You have to watch. Trust me. The exit that you’re going to see is probably in the top five of [most dramatic Bachelor franchise moments ever]. We haven’t even really teased it that much because you don’t have to. When you have the goods and you know what’s coming…just watch. It’s stunning.
So are you saying that the man she says goodbye to is probably going to be the next Bachelor?
Chris: Could be. People are always riding on that wave of enthusiasm. [But then again] everyone’s high on Joe the Grocery Store guy right now. He’s in the mix; great guy. We’ve never had a guy from Buffalo [Jason], very articulate…unlike Joe who doesn’t speak. [Laughs] So, Jason’s in the mix. Obviously number two [Garrett or Blake] might be in the mix. Number one might be in the mix if [he and Becca are] not still together [by then]…you never know. And obviously, you gotta watch Paradise because look who came out of Paradise. Wait and see…
If The Bachelorette had a drinking game—Watch What Happens Live style—tonight’s word would have been “Richmond” and I would have been too drunk to finish this recap. Seriously, I’ve been watching this show for nearly a decade and can’t remember a city ever getting so much promo. Can you?
It starts right at the top, with Becca swaning around Richmond talking about how it’s the complete opposite of Las Vegas because Richmond has “fresh, clean air.” Even Chris Harrison has traveled to Richmond to experience this amazing fresh, clean air! But first, he has a quick sit down with Becca to call her out for looking at wedding magazines on the flight there. Cut her a break, CH—it’s a little extra, sure, but it’s not Tinsley-trying-on-wedding-dresses-for-her-mom-even-though-she’s-not-engaged extra.
Meanwhile, Jason gets a date card for the week’s first one-on-one. Chris, never one to miss an opportunity to be the worst, declares he wants the other one-on-one date but would settle for a two-on-one. For some reason, Lincoln takes issue with this and the two bicker and fight while the camera weirdly zooms in on their legs touching. (What is that about?)
It’s all so, so dumb that even Garrett, a man who once “liked” a post implying a Parkland survivor is a crisis actor on social media, is starting to seem like a better pick than Chris. Meanwhile, Chris declares he can “destroy” Lincoln, even though Lincoln’s the one reportedlyconvicted of assault and battery.
“It’s very apparent that the wheels on the bus have come all the way off.” – Colton
Happily, it’s time to move on to Jason’s date with Becca. They take a trolly to the place where Patrick Henry gave his “give me liberty or give me death” speech, and Jason does a half-decent job pretending like this interests him. They head to a doughnut shop next, followed by an Edgar Allen Poe museum tour. The real, uh, excitement comes at the “unhappy hour,” a gathering that a man dressed all in black says is for “those who tend more toward the gothic realm of things.” As Stefon would say, this party has everything: a sad man playing an accordion, a sad man playing a mandolin, drinks that look like blood, interpretive gothic dancing, and ice breakers like, “Do you enjoy life or death?”
“May you be unhappy evermore.” – An actual toast
Becca claims there’s an even bigger surprise ahead for Jason, though I can’t imagine what could possibly top this delightful gothic cocktail hour. Turns out it’s his best friends, who have traveled all the way to Richmond in a fun twist. The bros serve as excellent wingmen, telling Becca that Jason’s a good catch. That night, Jason opens up about his grandmother’s Alzheimer’s—it taught him not to take any moment for granted—and gets a rose.
The next day is a group date with Colton, Garrett, Wills, Connor, Blake, Lincoln, and Chris. They’re greeted by “George Washington” and “Abe Lincoln,” who tell the guys they’re going to have a debate. Or, rather, Beccalection 2018.
It’s such a serious event that the Governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam, shows up to ask the first question. I’m too distracted to hear it what it is, though, because he pronounces idea “idear.”
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“Marvel: Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover event in history. ABC: The Bachelorette x Governor of Virginia.” – Ana Colon
Anyway, the debate goes pretty well until Lincoln—the contestant, not the president—calls Chris out for that time he threatened to leave. Chris hits back by hinting that some of the guys are “playing” Becca and ranting about Lincoln’s “nasty” side. The audience, including Gov. Ralph, looks shocked—probably because everyone’s surprised Becca hasn’t told Chris to leave yet. She does admit that she’s not happy with Lincoln or Chris’ behavior and calls the whole thing embarrassing.
“It’s childish and immature.” Says the one who’s being childish and immature.
That night, at an after party at a mansion Becca describes as “creepy,” Lincoln asks for some alone time. Instead of, I don’t know, forming a connection, he uses that time to shit talk Chris, telling her he’s scared to be around him. Before he’s able to say too much more, Chris interrupts.
Becca confronts Chris about what Lincoln said and admits she’s freaked out about the whole thing. He denies it all, but Garrett comes in before they finish their conversation. Annoyed by all the drama, Becca asks if she can have five minutes alone to herself instead.
Meanwhile, Chris and Lincoln fight again and it’s so, so, so, so stupid. The only bright spots: Connor’s glasses and the face Wills makes when he has to listen to Chris’ nonsense. Garrett eventually tells Chris he needs to shut up and get over it because he’s ruining the mood for everyone—for Becca, for the other guys, for whatever ghosts lurk in that creepy mansion, and for us viewers at home, who are tired of this shit.
Later in the night, Becca perks up after she spends some alone time with Garrett, Colton, and Wills, and the group date rose goes to Colton.
The next day is Leo’s solo date, but Becca admits she’s still in her head about the night before. Leo’s very sweet about it—he just listens to Becca vent and says he’s happy to just do nothing, whatever makes her feel comfortable. She appreciates it, and her mood improves even more after he puts his hair up into a luxurious man bun while they catch oysters. Later, at dinner, Leo opens up about his insecurities—he’s always felt like he let his father down, which carries over into other aspects of his life. Becca likes seeing a vulnerable side of Leo, so he gets a rose.
The date ends with a concert from Morgan Evans—and, wait, I actually know this one! He’s a country singer married to Nashville It Girl Kelsea Ballerini.
Back at the hotel, I’m loving this Bachelorette horror movie montage that involves Chris sitting alone in his dark hotel room writing…things…while Jason and Connor gossip about how much he’s “changed.” When Leo gets back from his date with a rose in hand, Chris huffs out of the room without saying a word.
He stalks through the dark parking lots of Richmond complaining that Lincoln eats too many eggs in a day until he gets to Becca’s hotel down the street. She does her best to pretend like she’s not bothered by his surprise appearance, though we all know she’d rather have a hot bath and a face mask than hang out with the guy who looks like crazy Eddie. The conversation is tense and awkward, and it ends with Becca dumping Chris. It’s the best call she’s made all season. He reacts very Chris-like, whining about how he doesn’t need her to walk him out, and drags his ass back to the hotel to pack his bags.
He’s such a mood killer, in fact, that Becca decides to skip the cocktail party the next day and head straight to the rose ceremony. This leaves guys like Connor, who hasn’t had a one-on-one date yet, shook. But I’m shook by Becca’s gorgeous dress and old-timey car arrival. Stunnnnnning.
Anyway, roses go to Garrett, Blake, and Wills, and we say goodbye to Lincoln, Connor, and Connor’s glasses. Next week the crew heads to the Bahamas!
PS: I hope you stuck around to watch that kicker scene of Becca trading bad puns and Arie burns with “Abe” and “George” like, “It really warms my heart to know that you emancipated yourself from that Arie.”
Breakups can be the worst—even if you’re a celeb with what sometimes seems to be endless access to rejuvenating beach vacations and relaxing spa treatments. (We normals have to make do with Two-Buck Chuck and a jade facial roller, but life, you know?) What definitely isn’t on celebrities’ sides during these times of trial and tribulation is the very energetic tabloid press, which loves a good story—even when it sometimes doesn’t check out. Such was the case with Olivia Munn, Anna Faris, and Chris Pratt, the love triangle that never was.
When Pratt filed for divorce in December after months of separation, we all knew the ol’ rumor mill had already been warming up. After some tabloids reported at the beginning of January that Munn and Pratt were “secretly dating” and that Faris was “furious” about it (which, can you even “secretly date” in Hollywood?), Munn took it upon herself to reach out to Faris and clear the air. What follows—thanks to Munn’s Instagram story Saturday evening—is a master class in sisterhood and emoji use.
“Hello!” she posted, the first of a series of story slides. “1. Not every woman is scorned and upset after a breakup. 2. Not every woman is “furious” at another woman for dating her ex. 3. So even if I was dating @prattprattpratt, some tabloids got me and @annafaris all wrong. 4. Women respect and love each other a lot more than some people like to think. 5. Chris and I would have a horrible celebrity name.”
Here she gifts us with the options: “Crolivia. Prunn. Chrisivia. Olipratt.”
And Munn has receipts to prove it. The next picture is a text conversation between Munn and Faris that is beyond delightful.
“Hey there!” Munn texted. “Sooo… I would never respond to random tabloid stories, but since we know each other I wanted to reach out to you personally to tell you the story about me and Chris dating has 0% truth. I’m not sure you already know it’s not true, or maybe didn’t care either way, but I just wanted to reach out personally to tell you it’s not true. Anyway, I hope you had an amazing holiday and an even better 2018 ???✨??”
Faris responded in kind—and didn’t live any read receipts lingering for long, judging by the lack of timestamp between the two messages.
“Hi!!!!,” she texted back. “Oh my god-this town is so fucking crazy-you are so sweet to text-I love you-having said that if you were my new sister in law I would be thrilled ?????-let’s please catch up soon”
If “?????” is code for “female solidarity is literally the best,” we’re here for it.
