Dakota Johnson is turning heads with fresh dating buzz alongside singer Role Model, just months after calling it quits with Chris Martin. Spotted getting super close at a holiday dinner, these two are fueling non-stop chatter about a hot new romance.​
Who TF Is Role Model, Anyway?
Tucker Harrington Pillsbury, aka Role Model, is a 28-year-old singer-songwriter from Cape Elizabeth, Maine, born May 15, 1997. He started as a rapper in college at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, dropped his debut EP Arizona in the Summer in 2017 after wrist injuries from skiing and skating derailed his film dreams, and blew up after Mac Miller spotted his track “stolen car,” landing him an Interscope Records deal in 2018. Now based in LA, he’s all about alt-pop vibes with hits like “Sally,” “neverletyougo,” and albums Rx (2022) and Kansas Anymore (2024), which digs into his heartbreak from a three-year romance with influencer Emma Chamberlain that ended in 2023.​
Must-Know Deets on Role Model Before You Stan
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Signed to Interscope and Polydor, headlined his first tour Far From Perfect in 2019, hit Lollapalooza that year, and collabed with folks like Omar Apollo.​
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His music’s raw and personal—Rx celebrated his Emma Chamberlain honeymoon phase with tracks like “forever&more,” while Kansas Anymore processes the split with songs like “Frances” and “Deeply Still in Love.”​
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Stage name nods to his wild college days of partying; parents hooked him on classics like Jackson Browne and Van Morrison growing up.​
The Candlelit Dinner That Started It All
Late December 2025, right before Christmas, Dakota and Role Model hit a cozy LA spot for a candlelit dinner with friends—photos show them side-by-side, her leaning in, brushing up against him, straight-up cuddled as the night went on. TMZ sources spilled they got “very close” and relaxed, chatting lively while looking intimate AF—no official confirmation, but the pics scream sparks. This is the main (and so far only) big sighting tying them romantically, dropping Dec 27-30 across outlets like Yahoo, Parade, and Pinkvilla.​
Post-Chris Martin Glow-Up: Why Now?
Dakota, 36, and Coldplay’s Chris Martin split for good in June 2025 after an eight-year on-off rollercoaster—they dated since 2017, got engaged in 2020, but it stayed toxic with no wedding. By November, insiders said she was “slowly dating again,” feeling “lighter” and done with the drama, especially since Chris dragged his feet on commitment. Role Model’s fresh off his own breakup too, making this duo a perfect rebound vibe—fans are eating it up.​
Dakota Johnson Dating Rumors: Real or Just Friendly Vibes?
No other 2025 sightings beyond that one dinner, and neither has commented publicly, so it’s pure speculation for now. Dakota’s busy with flicks like Materialists, Splitsville, and the Verity adaptation opposite Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett. If it’s real, expect more tea soon—these two look comfy, and Hollywood loves a singer-actress pair-up.
