Dakota Johnson Is Now Dating Tucker Pillsbury
Dakota Johnson, the 36-year-old actress known for Fifty Shades of Grey, is currently in a relationship with American singer Tucker Pillsbury, known professionally as Role Model. As of July 2026, the couple has been together since early 2026, following her permanent split from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in June 2025 after eight years together. Rumors of their romance began in late 2025 when they were spotted having a candlelit dinner with friends.
How the Relationship Became Public
Johnson and Pillsbury made their first public appearance together at a New Year's Eve party hosted by Johnson in late 2025. A source told Entertainment Tonight that the pair were inseparable throughout the night, kissing, dancing, and holding onto each other. The source described them as looking incredibly happy, cute, and sweet together. In January 2026, they were spotted again at a Los Angeles restaurant for dinner. According to People, a source confirmed Johnson was dating again after her split from Chris Martin, though they did not name Pillsbury. The source stated, 'She's been slowly dating again and is happy,' adding that Johnson is in a great place, busy, fulfilled, and has moved on.
Taylor Swift's Wedding and Other Appearances
According to The News, Johnson and Pillsbury were tipped to attend Taylor Swift's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on 3 July 2026. However, Johnson was seen walking at the wedding without Pillsbury. Johnson and Swift have been close friends for years.
Dakota Johnson's Dating History: A Timeline
Before her current romance, Johnson had several significant long-term relationships. Here is a detailed look at her relationship timeline.
Chris Martin (2017–2025)
Johnson's most famous romance began in late 2017 with British singer-songwriter Chris Martin. The couple kept an incredibly low profile, spending most of their time at their shared home in Malibu. Despite facing a few temporary breakups, they secretly got engaged. However, they permanently split in June 2025. Insiders cited their age gap and different family goals as reasons for the breakup. A source told People that the split was not a shock, saying, 'Dakota's doing well. The split wasn't exactly a shock. They had the same issues for a while.' Johnson was a stepmother figure to Martin's children, Apple and Moses, and told Bustle, 'I love those kids like my life depends on it. With all my heart.'
Matthew Hitt (2014–2016)
Johnson dated Welsh model Matthew Hitt, lead vocalist of the indie rock band The Drowners, on and off for two years. Their romance began just before her massive rise to fame in Fifty Shades of Grey. The pair briefly split in 2015 but reconciled later that year. By 2016, the relationship had ended for good due to busy schedules and long-distance. However, Johnson and Hitt remained on friendly terms.
Jordan Masterson (2012–2014)
Before becoming a household name, Johnson shared a quiet romance with actor Jordan Masterson for about two years starting in 2012. Their relationship was mostly kept out of the spotlight. Masterson famously renovated her bathroom as a Christmas gift. Tension grew when Johnson landed her breakout role as Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise. Reports claimed that Masterson was uncomfortable with the film's explicit content, and the romance ultimately could not survive her rising stardom.
Noah Gersh (2006–2012)
Johnson's first major relationship was with music composer Noah Gersh. They were childhood sweethearts and reportedly dated for several years. Gersh stayed by her side during her early days in Hollywood, but they eventually split around 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dakota Johnson? She is an American actress and film producer, famous for Fifty Shades of Grey, Suspiria, and The Materialists. How old is Dakota Johnson? Dakota is 36 years old as of July 2026. She was born on 4 October 1989. Who is Dakota Johnson's ex-husband? The American actress has never been married. Did Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin break up? They permanently split in June 2025 after eight years together. Who is Dakota Johnson with now? She is currently in a relationship with musician Tucker Pillsbury, also known as Role Model. Who are Dakota Johnson's kids? She does not have biological children, though she was heavily involved in raising Chris Martin's two kids: Apple and Moses Martin. Who is Matthew Hitt? He is a Welsh model and indie rock musician who dated Dakota from 2014 to 2016.
Conclusion
Dakota Johnson is dating Tucker Pillsbury, an American singer professionally known as Role Model. She was in a long-term relationship with Chris Martin until 2025 and has also been linked to Jordan Masterson and Matthew Hitt.
