Actress Dakota Johnson and musician Tucker Pillsbury, known professionally as Role Model, have reportedly ended their relationship after approximately eight months of dating. According to reports from People, the split occurred some time ago, despite the couple's recent high-profile musical collaboration.
The Billboard #10 debut and the "Love I You" cameo
The musical connection between the two stars was prominently featured on Pillsbury's third studio album, Chuck Timely & the Hourglass, which recently debuted at number 10 on the US Billboard 200. On the track "Love I You," Johnson provides a vocal cameo, engaging in a flirtatious dialogue with the musician. As Pillsbury told Rolling Stone on Sunday, the interlude served as a way to publicly acknowledge their relationship , even though he had initially been hesitant to keep their private lives separate from his music.
During the song, the "tattoo-sleeved millennial" is heard telling Johnson he thinks she is perfect, to which she playfully responds, "You say that to everyone." While the track was described by Pillsbury as "amazing" and a "cool cameo," the recent news of their separation suggests the romantic spark captured in the studio may not have translated to long-term stability.
A shift from the seven-year Chris Martin era
This brief eight-month romance stands in stark contrast to the long-term, high-profile relationships both stars have navigated in the past . Dakota Johnson, the 36-year-old star of The Materialists, previously maintained a seven-year relationship with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, which reportedly ended last year. Her dating history also includes a four-year relationship with musician Noah Gersh and a multi-year stint with Welsh model Matthew Hitt.
Tucker Pillsbury, the 29-year-old singer, has also dealt with highly publicized breakups that served as the foundation for his songwriting. His 2024 record, Kansas Anymore, was widely noted as a "heartbreak album" inspired by his three-year relationship with influencer Emma Chamberlain. The rapid conclusion of his time with Johnson suggests a different trajectory than his previous multi-year partnerships.
The silence from Johnson and Pillsbury's representativves
While the end of the relationship has been reported, several specific details regarding the breakup remain unverified. As reported by The Daily Mail, representatives for both Dakota Johnson and Tucker Pillsbury have not responded to requests for comment regarding the split. This lack of official communication leaves the exact timeline and nature of the separation in question.
It remains unclear whether the split was amicable or if the differing life stages of the two artists played a role. While insiders previously claimed the couple was "on the same page," the suddenness of the reported end leaves fans wondering if the relationship faced challenges that were not apparent during their December 2023 appearance in Los Angeles.
September schedules from the Venice Film Festival to Bend, Oregon
Both Dakota Johnson and Tucker Pillsbury are moving into heavy professional commitments this fall despite their personal separation. Johnson is preparing for the Venice Film Festival in Italy,where her 17-minute short film Flesh Impact is scheduled to premiere on September 7. the actress will also be involved in the upcoming release of Verity, a $40 million adaptation of the Colleen Hoover novel.
Simultaneously, Tucker Pillsbury is set to begin his "Chuck on Tour" on September 9 at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon. The 34-date tour follows his recent album success and precedes his acting debut in the Netflix rom-com Good Sex, alongside Natalie Portman and Mark Ruffalo. For both artists, the professional momentum appears to be continuing unabated by the end of their romantic chapter.
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