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Dakota Johnson and singer Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, have added significant weight to ongoing dating rumors.
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the pair enjoyed a candlelit dinner at a Middle Eastern restaurant in East Hollywood.
According to photos and reports, they sat side-by-side on the same side of the booth, appearing very close throughout the meal.
The evening culminated in a public display of affection as they left the restaurant holding hands, with Dakota seen smiling broadly.
Speculation about the two first began in late December 2025, when they were spotted "cuddled up" during a holiday dinner with friends.
This latest outing marks their first major public display of affection since Dakota’s split from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in June 2025.
Sources previously indicated that the actress had begun "slowly dating again" in November, and her connection with the 28-year-old "Sally" singer appears to be her first significant relationship since her long-term romance with Martin ended.
Dakota, 36, and Chris Martin were together for approximately eight years before their "final" breakup last summer.
Reports suggested that their 12-year age gap and differing views on starting a family contributed to the separation.
While Dakota has kept her private life relatively quiet since then, her recent appearances with Role Model suggest she is ready to move on.
Role Model, known for his indie-pop hits, has similarly kept a low profile regarding his personal life until these recent sightings.
On the professional front, Dakota remains busy with several high-profile projects.
Later this year, she will star in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling book Verity alongside Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett.
As her romance with Role Model continues to make headlines, fans are eager to see if the couple will make their official debut at any upcoming red-carpet events.
