After months of quiet speculation, actress Dakota Johnson and musician Role Model appear to have confirmed their romance. The pair was recently photographed sharing intimate moments in the Los Feliz neighbourhood of Los Angeles, marking their most public outing since rumours began circulating late last year. Dakota Johnson Opens Up About the Challenges She Faced During the Filming of Fifty Shades Trilogy.

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Dakota Johnson and Role Model Share Kiss

According to a report by TMZ, the Materialists star and the singer, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, were seen enjoying a casual day out with friends at a local pizzeria. Witnesses noted that the couple appeared inseparable, frequently holding hands and laughing throughout the meal. The outing escalated from casual to romantic when the two were later photographed sharing a kiss on the streets of Los Feliz. While representatives for both stars have yet to issue a formal statement, the recent string of public displays has led fans to conclude that the relationship is official.

Dating Timeline

Rumours of a romance between Dakota Johnson, 36 and Role Model, 28, first surfaced in December 2025 following Johnson’s high-profile split from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in June 2025 after seven years of dating. The timeline of their budding relationship includes a quiet candlelight dinner just days before the New Year in December, followed by Role Model attending Johnson’s New Year’s Eve party in January 2026, where reports suggested the two were seen kissing, dancing, and staying close throughout the night. Between February and March 2026, multiple sightings of the pair at various restaurants and cafes across Los Angeles further fuelled speculation about their growing relationship. Dakota Johnson's Street Style is Cool, Casual and Comfortable (View Pics)

Dakota Johnson Finds Love With Role Model

Sources close to the actress suggest that she is in a much better headspace following her breakup with Martin. A report from PEOPLE in November 2025 noted that Johnson seemed "lighter and more at peace" as she re-entered the dating scene. “She’s happy,” a source told the publication. “Her relationship with Chris was often hot and cold. While she always hoped they’d work out, she seems more settled now that it’s final.” As Johnson balances her thriving professional life—including her upcoming role in the Celine Song-directed film Materialists, her relationship with the Hello! singer appears to be a significant part of her new chapter.

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