Dakota Johnson has the internet in a frenzy again—this time over a candlelit dinner that may or may not have been a date. The “Fifty Shades of Grey” star was spotted cozying up with musician Role Model (real name Tucker Pillsbury) at a trendy Los Angeles restaurant during the holidays, months after her quiet breakup with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
According to reports, Johnson and Role Model seemed relaxed and animated throughout the evening, laughing and leaning in close during what appeared to be a small group dinner. Photos of the two quickly went viral, reigniting curiosity about Johnson’s love life. Fans flooded social media with theories: Is this her post-Chris Martin rebound—or just two single stars sharing a friendly meal?
The timing certainly raises eyebrows. Both Johnson and Pillsbury recently ended long-term relationships—he with influencer Emma Chamberlain in 2023, a breakup that reportedly inspired his emotional new album, Kansas Anymore. With their parallel romantic histories, the dinner has fueled speculation that Hollywood may be witnessing the birth of a new “it couple.”
Still, neither Johnson nor Role Model has addressed the gossip. Their silence hasn’t stopped the rumor mill, though—“Dakota Johnson boyfriend” has trended repeatedly across platforms as fans dig for clues. For now, the only confirmed fact is the dinner itself. Whether it was a casual catch-up or something more remains anyone’s guess.
But one thing’s certain: Dakota Johnson’s love life has once again captured Hollywood’s full attention—and everyone’s waiting to see what (or who) comes next.
