Dakota Johnson features in Role Model's new song 'Love I You' amid romance rumours
Washington DC, August 1
Actress Dakota Johnson has collaborated with singer-songwriter Role Model on his upcoming track 'Love I You,' adding fuel to ongoing romance rumours surrounding the pair, according to People.
Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, debuted the song during a late-night concert in Chicago. The track features playful voice notes by Johnson, according to a fan-recorded video shared on TikTok.
In the clip, Role Model sings, "Hey, I think you're perfect," to which a female voice, believed to be Johnson's, replies, "You say that to everyone."
He then asks, "K, well is it working?" and she responds, "Yeah, but don't tell anyone."
As the conversation continues, the singer says she seems "uncertain," while the female voice insists he's "just having fun." Role Model counters that she doesn't "know him," before jokingly boasting that he has "money," according to People.
Johnson's voice then teases, "Oh, you think you're big time?" before calling him "Mr. Big Night." The clip ends with Role Model singing, "Aw,...you don't know me."
'Love I You' is set to feature on Role Model's upcoming album, 'Chuck Timely & the Hourglass,' which is scheduled for release on August 7, according to People.
Speaking to People in June, the singer shared that the album explores themes of time, personal growth and feeling left behind through an alter ego.
"I'm hitting that age now where a lot of people are getting married around me, and there's a lot of feeling stagnant and feeling like everybody's moving ahead in their lives and taking those steps and starting families or just falling in love or moving away and always kind of felt stagnant," he said, according to People.
He added, "So that's a lot lyrically about that. There's a lot about wanting to go back in time and change other things in my life. It just seemed like time was obviously very much on my mind throughout all the songs I wrote."
Role Model and Johnson were first linked romantically in December last year. Since then, the two have been spotted together on several occasions.
According to People, a source said in April that the relationship is "more than a fling."The source added that Johnson "does really like" the singer but is "also taking things slow after her previous long-term relationship."
Johnson was previously in an on-and-off relationship with musician Chris Martin from 2017 until 2025, while Role Model was earlier linked to YouTuber Emma Chamberlain between 2020 and 2023.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Western celebrities really know how to keep things interesting. The song sounds like it'll be a hit just based on this teaser. But honestly, I feel bad for Chris Martin - they were together for so long. Hope Dakota is genuinely happy now though. Good for her ❤️
The way they're using their romance rumors for album promotion is actually quite clever. "Mr. Big Night" though 😂 That's such a confident nickname. Can't wait to hear the full track on August 7! Also, that album theme about feeling left behind while others get married - so relatable even here in India!
As someone who follows Hollywood gossip, this pairing is definitely interesting. But I have to say, the "taking things slow" comment from the source really stood out to me. After an 8-year on-and-off relationship with Chris Martin, it makes sense she'd want to be careful. The voice notes in the song are cute though, gives it a personal touch that you don't usually get.
I just love how he's being so open about his insecurities in this album - talking about feeling stagnant while everyone around him moves forward in life. That's such a universal feeling, especially for people in their late 20s and 30s. And featuring Dakota's voice on the track? That's some next-level romantic gesture right there 💕
Honestly, I find it a bit strange to release a song with your girlfriend's voice notes as a promotional gimmick. But hey, whatever works for them. The song sounds playful and different from typical love songs. Also impressed that he's being transparent
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