Dakota Johnson and Role Model Reportedly Split After Months of Quiet Romance

Dakota Johnson; Role Model.

Dakota Johnson and musician Role Model have reportedly ended their relationship, bringing their low-profile romance to a close less than a year after the pair were first romantically linked.

The 36-year-old Materialists actress and the 29-year-old singer, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, separated “a while ago,” according to a source who spoke to PEOPLE. Neither Johnson nor Pillsbury has publicly addressed the reported breakup, and representatives for both stars did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The split appears to mark the end of a relationship that remained largely private from beginning to end. Although Johnson and Pillsbury were photographed together several times and gradually became the subject of dating reports, they never publicly confirmed their romance in interviews or on social media.

Romance Rumors Began in Late 2025

Johnson and Pillsbury were first linked in December 2025, when they were seen having dinner together. At the time, the outing immediately attracted attention because Johnson had only recently emerged from a long and complicated relationship with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

Speculation intensified in January 2026, when Johnson and Pillsbury were spotted together again during a date in Los Angeles. Their repeated appearances suggested that the December dinner had not simply been a casual meeting.

By April, a source told PEOPLE that the connection between the actress and the musician had become increasingly serious.

“It’s definitely more than a fling, or just a flirt,” the source said at the time, explaining that Johnson and Pillsbury had been dating since late in the previous year.

The relationship reportedly developed slowly, particularly because Johnson had recently come out of a long-term romance. According to the source, Johnson genuinely liked Pillsbury but was deliberately avoiding rushing into another major commitment.

The insider said Johnson “does really like” the singer but was “taking things slow after her previous long-term relationship.”

Despite the cautious pace, the two were said to be comfortable together.

Another source described them as being “very much on the same page,” adding that their dynamic simply “feels easy.”

That description appeared to capture the nature of their relationship. Rather than making red-carpet appearances together or frequently discussing one another publicly, Johnson and Pillsbury seemed content to keep their connection largely outside the spotlight.

Dakota Johnson’s Long Relationship with Chris Martin

Johnson’s romance with Pillsbury followed one of the most significant relationships of her adult life.

She began dating Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, in October 2017. Their relationship continued on and off for nearly eight years before ending in June 2025.

Johnson and Martin generally kept their relationship private, although they were photographed together frequently over the years and occasionally supported each other professionally. Reports also indicated that they had been engaged for years, even though the couple never made a public announcement about wedding plans.

Their breakup therefore represented a major personal transition for Johnson.

When she later began seeing Pillsbury, sources emphasized that the actress was interested but approaching the relationship differently. Rather than immediately moving toward another long-term commitment, she appeared determined to allow the new romance to develop naturally.

Johnson and Role Model Even Collaborated Musically

Although the couple rarely spoke publicly about their relationship, their connection eventually crossed into their professional lives.

Johnson appears on “Love I You,” a song from Pillsbury’s latest album, Chuck Timely & the Hourglass.

The collaboration was reportedly not carefully planned. Johnson happened to visit the studio while Pillsbury was working on the track and ultimately contributed a spoken-word segment.

During the bridge, Johnson and Pillsbury exchange playful and flirtatious lines, creating one of the few public artifacts connected to their otherwise private relationship.

The moment attracted additional attention once fans realized Johnson’s voice was featured on the song. It offered a glimpse of the chemistry between the actress and musician without either of them formally discussing their dating life.

Their willingness to collaborate also seemed consistent with reports from earlier in the year suggesting that their relationship was comfortable and uncomplicated.

Now, however, the project may stand as one of the most visible reminders of their brief romance.

Role Model Previously Dated Emma Chamberlain

Before his relationship with Johnson, Pillsbury was romantically linked to influencer and internet personality Emma Chamberlain.

The two dated from approximately 2020 until 2023. Their relationship attracted significant attention because both had large, highly engaged online fanbases.

Like Johnson, Pillsbury has generally avoided turning his personal relationships into a central part of his public image. Although fans followed his relationship with Chamberlain closely, the singer has remained primarily focused on his music and performances.

Johnson, meanwhile, had several relationships before Martin. She was previously linked to Noah Gersh, Jordan Masterson and Matthew Hitt before beginning her long relationship with the Coldplay singer.

Neither Has Publicly Addressed the Breakup

For now, relatively little is known about why Johnson and Pillsbury reportedly decided to separate.

The source describing the breakup only said that the relationship ended “a while ago,” leaving the exact date and circumstances unclear.

There have been no public accusations or signs of a dramatic falling-out, and neither Johnson nor Pillsbury has commented directly about what happened.

Given how private they remained throughout the relationship, that silence is not particularly surprising.

From the beginning, the couple appeared to avoid making their romance part of their promotional activities or public personas. Even when reports suggested their relationship was becoming serious, the two resisted publicly defining it.

Their reported breakup appears to be following the same pattern.

Role Model and Dakota Johnson in New York City in April 2026.

Dakota Johnson Remains Busy with Major Film Projects

Professionally, Johnson has several major projects ahead despite the reported change in her personal life.

She is preparing to return to the big screen in ** Verity **, the film adaptation featuring an ensemble cast that includes Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett.

The project is expected to bring together several major Hollywood stars for the screen adaptation of the popular psychological thriller.

Johnson is also working on ** Three Incestuous Sisters **, another high-profile production. She is currently involved in the project alongside Saoirse Ronan, Jessie Buckley and Josh O’Connor.

The two films continue a busy period in Johnson’s career as she takes on a variety of dramatic roles following her work in Materialists.

Pillsbury, meanwhile, continues to focus on his music following the release of Chuck Timely & the Hourglass, the album that unexpectedly included Johnson’s spoken contribution.

For fans who had followed their emerging romance since late 2025, news of the breakup may come as a surprise. Only months earlier, sources were describing Johnson and Pillsbury as increasingly close, comfortable and emotionally aligned.

But after a relationship that developed quietly and remained deliberately outside the public spotlight, the two have apparently chosen to go their separate ways just as privately as they began.