Dakota Johnson and Role Model Spark Romance Rumors After Los Angeles Dinner
Dakota Johnson and singer-songwriter Role Model were spotted together at a dinner in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Jan. 14, adding fresh interest to ongoing romance rumours surrounding the two stars.
Johnson, 36, and Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, 28, had already been seen together during the holiday season. Their latest outing has therefore attracted attention from fans who are wondering whether the two are dating.
However, neither Johnson nor Pillsbury has publicly confirmed that they are in a relationship.
Dakota Johnson and Role Model Have Been Seen Together Before
The January dinner was reportedly the second known occasion in recent weeks that Johnson and Role Model were spotted spending time together.
Photos previously published by TMZ showed the pair having dinner together in Los Angeles on Dec. 29, 2025. The report said they appeared close during the outing, although there was no confirmation that they were romantically involved.
A video from the January dinner was also circulated online after being obtained by Deuxmoi.
The repeated sightings have naturally led to speculation. Still, public appearances alone do not confirm a romantic relationship.
Dakota Johnson Was Dating Again After Chris Martin Split
The speculation comes several months after Johnson and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin ended their long-running relationship.
People reported in June 2025 that Johnson and Martin had split after nearly eight years together. Their relationship had been on and off since they were first linked in 2017.
The couple had also been reported to be engaged, although they generally kept their private life away from the spotlight.
By November 2025, a source told People that Johnson was gradually returning to dating and was doing well following the breakup. That report helped provide context for the actress being seen with someone new.
Who Is a Role Model?
Role Model is the stage name of Tucker Pillsbury, an American singer-songwriter who has built a growing audience through his emotionally focused pop and folk-influenced music.
He released his second studio album, Kansas Anymore, in July 2024. The project explored the emotional aftermath of a previous relationship and helped expand his profile as an artist.
The album later received a deluxe edition titled Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye) in February 2025. It included the song “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out”, which became one of his better-known recent tracks.
Pillsbury was previously in a relationship with internet personality Emma Chamberlain. Their relationship lasted from 2020 to 2023, according to multiple entertainment reports.
Are Dakota Johnson and Role Model Officially Dating?
There was no public confirmation from Johnson or Role Model that they were officially a couple at the time of the January 14 outing.
The dinner, along with their earlier appearance together, fuelled speculation. But it is important to separate confirmed information from online rumours.
Neither star’s representatives provided a public confirmation of a romance in the reports surrounding the dinner.
What We Know So Far
- Dakota Johnson and Role Model were spotted having dinner in Los Angeles on Jan. 14.
- The pair had also been seen together during the holiday season.
- Johnson ended her long-term relationship with Chris Martin in 2025.
- Role model previously dated Emma Chamberlain.
- Neither Johnson nor Role Model publicly confirmed a relationship at the time of the reported dinner.
Dakota Johnson Has Several Major Projects Ahead
Johnson has continued to focus on her acting and filmmaking career while navigating increased attention around her personal life.
One of her upcoming projects is the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Verity. The movie is scheduled for release in October 2026 and stars Johnson alongside Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett.
Johnson is also developing her work behind the camera, including projects that expand her role as a filmmaker.
For Role Model, music remains the main focus. His 2026 schedule includes touring around his latest album, Chuck Timely & The Hourglass. A June 2026 tour announcement confirmed a wider 2026–2027 global run.
Why the Dinner Got So Much Attention
Both Johnson and Pillsbury have well-known previous relationships, which helps explain the level of public interest in their appearances together.
Johnson’s split from Martin marked the end of one of Hollywood’s most closely followed long-term celebrity relationships. Role Model, meanwhile, had previously attracted attention through his relationship with Chamberlain and music inspired by his personal experiences.
For now, though, the Los Angeles dinner remains evidence that the two have spent time together—not definitive proof of a new romance.