Singer-songwriter Role Model, reportedly dating actress Dakota Johnson, has shared his aspiration to become a single father and raise a daughter by himself. The 29-year-old artist, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, made the comments during an appearance on the Therapuss podcast with Jake Shane.

"My dream has always been to be a single father, and to have a daughter... to raise a daughter by myself would be really fun," Role Model stated. He added that he envisions having a daughter who is "ideally mine" and expressed openness to using a surrogate. "Maybe that'd be destructive for the kid, but I just want to raise a child by myself because then you can just mold them into your best friend," he explained.

His remarks generated a mixed reaction online. Some users questioned the sentiment, with actress Jameela Jamil simply commenting "No" on a social media post about the interview. Podcaster Ryan Bailey suggested, "Maybe try it with someone else first." However, others defended the singer, with actor Noah Castillero calling the idea "so sweet" and likening it to "Aftersun movie vibes." Some fans suggested he might have been joking, citing his personality and the availability of adoption as a means to become a parent.

Confusion also arose among fans due to his reported relationship with Dakota Johnson. Questions such as "Wasn't he with Dakota Johnson?" and "Guess Dakota's out the picture in his future" were posted online.

Fans were confused by Role Model's comments about single fatherhood, with one asking, 'Isn't he with Dakota Johnson?'

Johnson, 36, and Role Model, whose birth name is Tucker Pillsbury, were first reported to be romantically involved in December. They were photographed kissing in Los Angeles in April, following a dinner with friends. Earlier in the year, they were seen holding hands and interacting playfully, and a source told Entertainment Tonight that they were "inseparable" at Johnson's New Year's Eve party.

The 29-year-old is reportedly dating actress Dakota Johnson, 36. (Pictured together in April)

'I want a daughter that's ideally mine,' he said, adding that he'd be open to having a 'surrogate'

This relationship follows Johnson's eight-year partnership with Chris Martin, which ended in June 2025. Role Model was previously in a relationship with influencer Emma Chamberlain from 2020 to 2023.

Johnson and Role Model were pictured kissing after a date night in Los Angeles in April

Role Model is known for his music, including the hit "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out," which topped Billboard's Adult Alternative Airplay chart.