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Dakota Johnson and Role Model Share L.A. PDA After Mom Calls Pair 'Fabulous'

Her mother's public blessing signals the relationship is moving into the open despite no formal confirmation.

Overview

  • Dakota Johnson and singer Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, were photographed kissing in Los Feliz on Friday during a date night that included a stop at Little Dom's.
  • Melanie Griffith endorsed the pairing in a video posted by gossip blog DeuxMoi, calling Pillsbury "fabulous" and saying the couple has her blessing.
  • Entertainment outlets published photos and video of the parking-lot kiss and the restaurant outing, with TMZ, Page Six and others highlighting the overt displays of affection.
  • Neither Johnson nor Pillsbury has issued a statement about their status, and representatives did not respond to requests for comment.
  • The two were first linked in December 2025 and were seen leaving a Paul McCartney concert together on March 28; Pillsbury, 28, is an indie-pop artist from Maine who previously dated Emma Chamberlain, and Johnson split from Chris Martin in June 2025.