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Dakota Johnson and Role Model Split After 7-Month Relationship

Published 20 August 2026

Dakota Johnson and singer Role Model have reportedly ended their relationship after approximately seven months of dating. According to multiple reports, the couple, who were first linked in late 2025, split some time ago, though the exact timing and reason for the separation have not been disclosed. Representatives for both the actress and the musician have not publicly commented on the breakup.

The relationship between Johnson, 36, and Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, 29, began to attract public attention in December 2025 when they were spotted having dinner together in Los Angeles. Their romance became more visible in early 2026, with the pair photographed holding hands in January and later attending a Paul McCartney concert together in March. By April, they were seen kissing during a night out, and a source close to the couple confirmed at the time that their relationship was serious, describing it as "definitely more than a fling." The insider noted that Johnson was taking things slowly following her previous long-term relationship with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, which ended in June 2025.

Despite keeping their romance largely private, the couple's...

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