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Dakota Johnson and Role Model Kiss in Los Angeles

Published 5 April 2026

Actress Dakota Johnson and musician Tucker Pillsbury, known professionally as Role Model, were photographed sharing a passionate kiss and embracing in a Los Feliz parking lot in Los Angeles on the evening of April 3, 2026, signaling the continued strength of their relationship amid past speculation.

The couple, who dined at the Italian restaurant Little Doms with friends earlier that night, displayed open affection as they left the venue. Witnesses and photographers captured Johnson, 36, wrapping her arms around Pillsbury from behind while carrying a burgundy handbag. She wore a casual black jacket over an olive green blouse. Pillsbury, 28, was seen nuzzling her cheek and hair, holding her closely, and smiling broadly during their interactions. At one point, he appeared to have changed outfits, switching from a blue T-shirt, black pants, and a ball cap to blue jeans, a different shirt, and another cap, though their intimacy remained evident throughout the evening. The pair held hands, laughed, and conversed animatedly, drawing attention from onlookers.

This public display follows months of dating rumors that began in December 2025, when the two were spotted cuddling during a...

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