Dakota Johnson broke up with her long-term boyfriend, Chris Martin, earlier this year. Now, months later, it seems like the actress is finally back in her 'lovers era' with singer, Role Model.
Dakota Johnson has been making headlines for her recent very cosy outing with singer, Role Model. The duo was spotted enjoying a candlelit dinner with friends, instantly sparking dating rumours. For the unversed, Dakota was previously in a long-term relationship with Coldplay frontman, Chris Martin. On the other hand, Role Model has been labelled the 'modern boy next door' by fans.
Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, has set social media ablaze with his music and now with his personal life. The artist rose to fame with his album, Rx, and has since been making headlines for his music. And now he is making headlines alongside the ever-so-gorgeous actress, Dakota Johnson. The alleged couple set social media abuzz after being spotted together during a recent outing.
Dakota and Role Model were photographed enjoying a candlelit dinner with friends, instantly sparking dating rumors. Images from the evening show the actress and the singer seated close to one another, appearing relaxed and comfortable in each other’s company. According to several reports, the atmosphere during the dinner party was extremely cosy and notably intimate. A source revealed to TMZ that the alleged couple were "cuddled up and grew very close" as the evening progressed, further fueling speculation about a budding romance.
While neither of them has publicly commented on the nature of their relationship, the news has definitely left fans excited. This has also reminded the fans of the source who hinted that Dakota Johnson was slowly moving on from her ex, Chris Martin. For the unversed, in November 2025, sources revealed to PEOPLE that Dakota Johnson was slowly dating again after finally moving on from Chris Martin. The sources also revealed that Johnson's relationship with Martin was 'hot and cold,' and now that it's finally over, the actress is at peace, although she hoped that it would work out. The sources claimed:
"Her relationship with Chris was often hot and cold, and while she always hoped they’d work out, she seems lighter and more at peace now that it’s final."
Dakota Johnson and Role Model's sighting come after the 50 Shades actress ended her long-term, on and off relationship with Coldplay lead vocalist, Chris Martin. The pair began dating in 2017, were together for eight years, and were even engaged at one point before parting ways this year. Meanwhile, Tucker Pillsbury has also been single, having split from influencer, Emma Chamberlain in 2023 after three years together. Their breakup reportedly inspired his album, Kansas Anymore. As fans are excited to see if the alleged couple is actually together, the stars have remained tight-lipped about it so far.
On the professional front, Dakota Johnson has remained successfully busy. In 2025, she appeared in two films, Materialists and Splitsville. She is now gearing up for one of her most anticipated projects yet: the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel Verity, in which she will star alongside Josh Hartnett and Anne Hathaway. The BookTok fans are over the moon about the project and can't wait to see the book come to life. As rumors swirl around her most recent outing, Dakota continues to balance a flourishing career that goes beyond her past relationships.
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