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Sophie Turner and Chris Martin: A New Love Story No One Saw Coming
From heartbreak to a hopeful new beginning
London’s celebrity circles are buzzing with whispers of a new romance between two unexpected names: Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner and Coldplay’s frontman, Chris Martin.
Both are freshly out of long-term relationships, and, according to Us Weekly, they’ve been quietly seeing each other around the city. Friends close to the pair describe the connection as “very new but full of spark,” with several low-key outings already under their belt.
A low-profile love story taking shape
Sources suggest Turner and Martin met through mutual friends in the music world. Though both have kept things discreet, insiders hint that their relationship feels “more than casual.” The pair reportedly enjoy spending time together away from the public eye, a rarity in London’s celebrity scene.
It’s a pairing few saw coming, yet one that oddly makes sense. Turner, 29, is known for her down-to-earth personality and sharp humour, while Martin, 48, has always been the introspective type, choosing poetic lyrics and quiet gestures over flashy headlines. Together, they appear to share a fondness for privacy and authenticity.
Sophie Turner’s new chapter
Turner’s new romance follows a year of personal reinvention. After finalising her divorce from Joe Jonas in 2024, the actress focused on rebuilding her life and co-parenting their two daughters, Willa and Delphine.
In an interview with British Vogue, she spoke warmly about her ex, saying, “Joe is a great father to our children, and that’s all that I can ask for.” Jonas later echoed her words in a separate interview, calling Turner “an incredible mom.”
Turner briefly dated British aristocrat Peregrine Pearson in late 2023, but the relationship ended quietly earlier this year. In a twist of timing, Pearson has also moved on, recently photographed sharing a kiss with German influencer Nina Suess in west London.
Chris Martin steps into a new era
Meanwhile, Martin is moving forward after ending his nearly eight-year relationship with actress Dakota Johnson in June 2025. The pair, who started dating in 2017 and later got engaged, reportedly parted ways amicably. Since the split, Martin has focused on Coldplay’s ongoing world tour, staying largely out of the gossip columns.
Interestingly, Turner and Martin aren’t complete strangers. They first crossed paths years ago while Turner was still married to Jonas. In 2020, Jonas even arranged a surprise birthday video for her from Martin on his show Cup of Joe, a moment that showed Turner’s genuine admiration for the musician.
Fans react to the new pairing
As news of the relationship spread, social media users reacted with a mix of surprise and excitement. Many expressed support for Turner’s new chapter, noting that both stars have handled past breakups with maturity and respect. Others simply marvelled at the crossover: “Sansa Stark and Coldplay? Didn’t have that on my 2025 bingo card.”
While neither Turner nor Martin has confirmed the romance publicly, their quiet chemistry is already one of this year’s most talked-about celebrity surprises, a pairing that feels as unexpected as it is oddly poetic.
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