Kamal Ghorui
Melanie Griffith isn’t one to mince words, especially when it comes to her daughter Dakota Johnson’s love life. Asked what she thinks about Dakota’s new relationship with singer Role Model (aka Tucker Pillsbury), Melanie just said, “Fabulous.” That’s it. One word, but it says plenty.
Melanie Griffith’s one-word reaction to her daughter’s relationship: What happened?
Dakota Johnson’s relationship with Role Model is already gaining a lot of attention, especially since early 2026. And now, the ‘Materialists’ star’s mother has joined the conversation as well.And as it turns out, the daughter got the mother’s seal of approval!So, what actually happened?Turns out Melanie Griffith has already met her daughter Dakota’s man. And not only has she met him, but she liked him as well. Per E! News, over New Year’s, Dakota hosted a party, and the couple looked glued to each other. Melanie was there too, reportedly totally at ease with Tucker in the mix. Later, when someone asked her about the relationship, Melanie kept it short: “Fabulous.”That actually fits her style, as she’s always been straightforward about supporting Dakota, both on and off the screen. And just to clear up any doubt, Melanie added, “Of course [they] do,” when asked if the couple had her approval.
Dakota Johnson and Role Model: A peek inside their romance
Now, about Dakota and Role Model, they didn’t exactly announce their romance to the world. As per the outlet, it just kind of unfolded, with fans piecing it together. Dakota, who’s 36, and Tucker, 28, first raised eyebrows in December after a low-key dinner with friends. Next thing you know, they’re holding hands in LA, not exactly hiding anything. Then in March, they showed up together at Paul McCartney’s farewell tour, right in the middle of a crowd filled with Taylor Swift, Margot Robbie, and Olivia Rodrigo. They still haven’t said anything official, but it’s pretty clear there’s something real going on. People close to Dakota say she’s in no rush and she’s taking things at her own pace.This is all coming after Dakota’s long run with Chris Martin. They started dating in 2017 and made it almost eight years. Reportedly, they were even engaged for a while. But last June, it ended. Sources blamed different lifestyles and ideas about the future. The split was a big deal for Dakota, but people around her say she’s lighter now and more at peace. Her thing with Role Model feels like something new: a fresh start.As for Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, he’s not just “Dakota’s boyfriend.” He’s an American singer-songwriter who’s carved out a space for himself with raw, emotional pop songs. Tracks like ‘Sally, When the Wine Runs Out’ have built him a pretty loyal fanbase, mostly younger listeners. Dating Dakota has definitely brought him more attention, but he’s not exactly new to the spotlight.
