Dakota Johnson’s New Romance? Everything About Singer Role Model After Chris Martin Split

Dakota Johnson is sparking fresh romance rumors with 28-year-old singer Role Model after being spotted on multiple cozy dinner dates in Los Angeles.

Six months after her split from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, Dakota Johnson appears to be moving on with a younger musician. The Fifty Shades actress has been photographed getting intimate with indie pop artist Role Model (real name: Tucker Pillsbury), fueling speculation about a budding relationship.

Who Is Role Model?

The Romance Timeline

The pairing first caught public attention when TMZ published photos of Johnson and Role Model dining together on December 29, 2025. According to sources, Dakota was “lying on him all cuddled up at the cozy dinner,” signaling more than just friendship.

Most recently, the duo was spotted at Los Angeles restaurant Marvin on January 15, 2026, in footage captured by celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi. Their repeated public appearances within weeks have convinced fans this is serious.

Perhaps most telling? Johnson’s mother, actress Melanie Griffith, was reportedly present at Dakota’s New Year’s Eve party where the pair were described as “inseparable throughout the night,” kissing and dancing together. A source told Entertainment Tonight they “looked incredibly happy, cute, and sweet together.”

Who Is Tucker Pillsbury?

The Portland, Maine native emerged as an indie sensation with his emotionally vulnerable bedroom pop sound. Role Model gained mainstream recognition with hits like “Blind” and “Rx,” attracting over 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

His 2022 album Rx explored themes of mental health, relationships, and self-discovery—topics that resonate deeply with Gen Z audiences. The follow-up, Kansas Anymore (2024), further solidified his position as a rising star in alternative pop.

Before Dakota, Role Model dated YouTube personality and entrepreneur Emma Chamberlain for three years. He later reflected positively on the relationship, telling Nylon magazine in 2024 that he had “no regrets.”

Dakota’s Dating History

The 36-year-old actress ended her eight-year on-and-off relationship with Chris Martin in June 2025. Reports cited their 12-year age difference and differing views on having children as contributing factors to the split.

In a May 2025 interview with ELLE UK, Johnson shared insights about her approach to relationships: “I’ve never dated anybody. I’ve had boyfriends, but I have never been on a dating app. I just don’t know that world.”

By November, sources confirmed to People magazine that she was “slowly dating again” and appeared “lighter and more at peace” following the Martin breakup.

Are They Official?

Neither Johnson nor Role Model’s representatives have confirmed the romance. However, multiple sightings, intimate body language, and the presence of family members suggest this could be more than casual dating.

For an actress who famously kept her relationship with Martin ultra-private, Johnson’s willingness to be photographed with Role Model at public dinners might signal a fresh approach to romance—or simply unavoidable paparazzi.

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