Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson split as the Fifty Shades star, 29, 'wasn't ...

They've reportedly split after nearly two years of dating.

And now the reason behind Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin's break-up has reportedly been revealed, with it claimed that the Fifty Shades of Grey actress, 29, 'wasn't ready to have children'.

According to reports, the Coldplay front man, 42 called it quits with his now ex-girlfriend after they had been 'arguing for months' over whether to start a family together.

All over: The reason behind Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin's reported break-up has reportedly been revealed, with it claimed that the actress 'wasn't ready to have children'

 All over: The reason behind Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin's reported break-up has reportedly been revealed, with it claimed that the actress 'wasn't ready to have children'

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A close friend of the couple told the Sunday Express that the pair 'couldn't be further apart' when it came to the topic of having children.

They told the publication: 'Chris made it clear that he wants more kids as soon as possible but Dakota's career has really taken off and that's the last thing she wanted to think about right away.'

Chris already has two children with ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow - daughter Apple, 14, and son Moses, 12.

The friend added: 'It got to the point, last month, where a light seemed to flick on in both their heads and they realised they were pulling in completely opposite directions - so they decided to call it a day.'  

We're done: Chris reportedly dumped his now ex-girlfriend after they had been 'arguing for months' over whether to start a family together (Pictured last time they were seen together in November 2018)

We're done: Chris reportedly dumped his now ex-girlfriend after they had been 'arguing for months' over whether to start a family together (Pictured last time they were seen together in November 2018) 

 The pal also explained that the Yellow hitmaker splashed out on a £4.5million beach house in Malibu and hoped that he and the actress would 'settle down' and start a family there.

However, his plans were quashed when a career-driven Dakota was adamant that it wasn't on the agenda as she was 'nowhere near ready for that'. 

Dakota, whose parents are Hollywood stars Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, insisted that her career came first for at least 'several years', before kids came along.

The source added: 'Both she and Chris are broken-hearted that things didn't work out because they made a fantastic couple'. 

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Chris and Dakota for further comment.  

'Gone their separate ways': The Coldplay rocker is said to have told his pals he's single again following the demise of his relationship with the American actress last month

'Gone their separate ways': The Coldplay rocker is said to have told his pals he's single again following the demise of his relationship with the American actress last month

'Gone their separate ways': The Coldplay rocker is said to have told his pals he's single again following the demise of his relationship with the American actress last month

Chris and Dakota's split was revealed this month, with the singer said to have told his pals he's single again following the demise of his relationship with the American beauty last month. 

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