Did we really think seven months was going to cut it in celebrity romance? Girl, please. Dakota Johnson and Role Model have officially thrown in the towel on their whirlwind romance, and honestly, we’re not even surprised.
The Materialists queen and the “Sally” crooner pulled the plug on their relationship “a while ago,” according to People’s Wednesday bombshell report. TMZ quickly confirmed what we’re all thinking: another Hollywood love story bites the dust. The 36-year-old actress and her 29-year-old beau decided that seven months together was simply not their forever story. Tragic, we know.
Dakota has been known for keeping her romantic life pretty under wraps—girl likes her privacy, and honestly, we respect the mystery. But when word got out about her connection with Role Model (yes, that’s actually his professional name), the internet absolutely spiraled. Fans were convinced this might be the one, but apparently, the spark fizzled faster than a champagne bottle left open overnight.
Neither Dakota nor her ex have publicly commented on the split, leaving us all desperately thirsty for details. What went wrong? Was it long distance? Career conflicts? Or did they just realize they were better as Instagram stalking material than actual partners? The world may never know, and frankly, that’s probably how Dakota prefers it.
The split comes during a major career moment for the actress, who’s been grinding hard on her film projects. Maybe she realized she simply didn’t have time for romance with someone who wasn’t bringing serious A-list energy? We’re just spitballing here.
Social media has already erupted with hot takes. Some fans are rallying behind Dakota, calling the breakup a “queen move” to focus on herself. Others are dissecting every Instagram post from the past few months, playing armchair relationship therapist. Welcome to 2024, where we all have an opinion on celebrity breakups whether they ask for it or not.
The reality is that sometimes love just doesn’t work out, even when you’re gorgeous, talented, and have millions of followers. Seven months isn’t nothing, but in Hollywood terms, it’s practically a blink. We’re sure both Dakota and Role Model will land on their feet and find love elsewhere—preferably with someone who can actually commit past the new relationship phase.
What do you think? A) Dakota dodged a bullet and should focus on her fabulous career B) This couple should’ve given it more time