Dakota Johnson Locks Arms with Role Model in NYC — Their Romance Is Heating Up

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News (2 / 1) 22.04.2026 23:54 / Julia

Public PDA and family reaction

The pair were earlier seen sharing a kiss and holding hands in Los Feliz on April 3 and grabbing coffee on April 5. A DeuxMoi video captured Johnson’s mother, Melanie Griffith, saying, "I think he’s fabulous," when asked about Role Model. A source told PEOPLE the relationship is "definitely more than a fling" and that Johnson "does really like" him but is taking things slow after her long-term relationship with Chris Martin.

How it began and what’s next

The two first surfaced together in December after Johnson’s split from Martin; TMZ published dinner photos from Dec. 29 and they were seen at another dinner on Jan. 14. Reports have varied, with a March source calling things casual. Role Model previously dated Emma Chamberlain until their October 2023 split. Both have busy schedules: Johnson has projects including an adaptation of Verity and her directorial debut A Tree Is Blue, while Role Model is set to appear in Lena Dunham’s Netflix romcom Good Sex.