# Role Model and Dakota Johnson romance and breakup

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/role-model-and-dakota-johnson-romance
> Updated: 2026-08-25T16:47:00.000Z. Sources: 43. Developments: 6.

In late July 2026, Role Model (Tucker Pillsbury) premiered the track ‘Love I You’ at a Chicago show, featuring a spoken-word cameo by actress Dakota Johnson. The duet, which includes lines such as Role Model singing ‘Hey, I think you're perfect’ and Johnson replying ‘You say that to everyone,’ quickly went viral on TikTok and served as a public acknowledgment of a romance that first attracted media attention when the pair were spotted together in late 2025 or January 2026. Subsequent public outings included joint appearances at Los Angeles venues and a cameo on Paul McCartney’s farewell tour.

In early August, Role Model confirmed in a NYLON interview that he and Johnson are dating and that Johnson’s spoken-word contribution will appear on his forthcoming album *Chuck Timely & The Hourglass*, slated for release on August 7, 2026. He explained that the collaboration arose after Johnson visited the studio and recorded her part, and he cited the album rollout as the reason he missed attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.

By mid-August 2026, reports emerged that Johnson and Role Model had ended their relationship. According to sources cited by People, the couple split ‘a while ago,’ following a romance that lasted less than a year. This relationship followed Johnson’s long-term partnership with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, which ended in June 2025. Their last public appearance together was reportedly in April 2026 in Los Feliz. Representatives for both parties have not responded to requests for comment regarding the breakup.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Dakota Johnson and Ana Castela involved in celebrity relationship updates

Reports indicate Dakota Johnson and musician Role Model have split, while rumors of tension between Ana Castela and Jon Vlogs circulate in Brazil.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dakota-johnson-and-ana-castela-involved-in-celebrity-relationship-updates

### 2026-08-22: Dakota Johnson ends relationship with musician Role Model

Actress Dakota Johnson has ended her relationship with musician Tucker Pillsbury (Role Model), following her previous long-term relationship with Coldplay's Chris Martin.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dakota-johnson-ends-relationship-with-musician-role-model

### 2026-08-19: Dakota Johnson and Role Model end relationship

Dakota Johnson and singer Role Model (Tucker Pillsbury) have reportedly ended their relationship after less than a year of dating.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dakota-johnson-and-role-model-end-relationship

### 2026-08-05: Role Model Confirms Relationship with Actress Dakota Johnson

Role Model (Tucker Pillsbury) confirmed his relationship with Dakota Johnson, noting her cameo on his August 7 album and missing the Taylor Swift‑Travis Kelce wedding.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/role-model-confirms-relationship-with-actress-dakota-johnson

### 2026-08-03: Dakota Johnson Features on Role Model's New Song Amid Romance

Role Model performed his new song “Love I You” in Chicago, featuring a cameo by Dakota Johnson, confirming their romance and tying the duet to his upcoming album.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dakota-johnson-features-on-role-models-new-song-amid-romance

### 2026-07-31: Role Model Debuts New Song Featuring Dakota Johnson’s Voice in Chicago

Role Model performed new song “Love I You” in Chicago, featuring a voice that sounds like Dakota Johnson, fueling dating rumors ahead of his August 7 album release.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/role-model-debuts-new-song-featuring-dakota-johnsons-voice-in-chicago

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