Dakota Johnson’s Boyfriend History: From Chris Martin to Role Model
Dakota Johnson has kept much of her romantic life away from the spotlight, but several of her relationships have attracted major attention over the years. From her on-and-off romance with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to her more recent relationship with musician Role Model, the actress has experienced several high-profile chapters in her dating life.
Matthew Hitt
One of Johnson’s earlier publicly reported relationships was with British model and musician Matthew Hitt, best known as the frontman of the band Drowners.
The pair were first linked in 2014 and reportedly dated on and off for roughly two years. Their relationship was affected by demanding work schedules, particularly while Johnson was filming the Fifty Shades trilogy. They eventually separated for good in 2016.
Chris Martin
Johnson’s most prominent relationship began in 2017 when she was linked to Coldplay singer Chris Martin. The pair were first spotted together in Los Angeles and gradually became one of Hollywood’s most closely watched couples.
Despite their fame, Johnson and Martin generally kept their relationship private. They eventually lived together in Malibu, and engagement rumours intensified after Johnson was seen wearing a large emerald ring.
Their relationship was reportedly on and off during its later years. In June 2025, multiple sources confirmed that the couple had separated after almost eight years together, with one source describing the breakup as feeling final.
Johnson later moved out of the Malibu home she had shared with Martin and began a new chapter of her life in Los Angeles. Her 2026 Vogue profile described her as embracing a period of solitude and focusing more heavily on her creative work.
Role Model
Following her split from Martin, Johnson was linked to musician Tucker Pillsbury, better known professionally as Role Model.
Romance rumours began around December 2025 after the pair were seen together at a dinner. Their relationship reportedly became more serious in 2026, with Johnson even contributing vocals to Pillsbury’s song “Love I You.”
However, the romance was relatively short-lived. By August 2026, reports indicated that Johnson and Pillsbury had quietly broken up some time earlier. Neither publicly offered extensive details about the split.
What about Dakota Johnson now?
As of the latest reports in 2026, Johnson has not publicly confirmed a new relationship. She has also been linked by reports to Machine Gun Kelly after the two were spotted together in New York, but their relationship status has not been confirmed by either of them.
For now, Johnson appears to be concentrating on her acting, producing and directing projects while maintaining the privacy she has consistently preferred in her personal life.
Her dating history therefore includes several notable names, but Chris Martin remains the relationship that defined the longest and most public chapter of her romantic life, while her more recent connection with Role Model marked a new period following their 2025 split.
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