Dakota Johnson and musician Role Model appeared to confirm their relationship during a cozy date night in Los Angeles. The pair was photographed dining with a friend at a local hotspot on Thursday, engaged in deep conversation and later sharing smiles as they left the restaurant.
Johnson, 36, wore a black lace tank top, trousers, a trench coat, and a cheetah-print purse, while Role Model (born Tucker Pillsbury), 28, opted for a dark gray waffle-knit sweater, black jeans, and a scarf. Representatives for both did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The couple initially sparked dating rumors in December 2025 when TMZ published photos of them cuddled up during a candlelit dinner with friends, with an insider noting they “got very close.” They fueled speculation further last week with a date at Beverly Hills’ celebrity hotspot Marvin on January 14, captured in footage obtained by DeuxMoi.
Johnson’s new romance follows her June 2025 split from fiancé Chris Martin after nearly eight years together. Sources told The U.S. Sun their breakup stemmed from their 12-year age gap and conflicting views on parenthood—Johnson expressed interest in children while Martin, 48, had reportedly moved past that stage. “They really tried to work through their issues but the age gap was often a problem,” an insider shared, noting Johnson had been “desperate” to make the relationship work despite their differences.