Tucker Harrington Pillsbury (born May 15, 1997), better known by his stage name Role Model (stylized in all caps), is an American singer-songwriter. After self-releasing his debut EP, Arizona in the Summer, in 2017, he earned a following online and was signed to Interscope Records in 2018. He later released two EPs—Oh, How Perfect (2019) and Our Little Angel (2020)—through Interscope and Polydor. His first full-length album, Rx, came out in 2022. His second album, Kansas Anymore, was published in 2024, with a third, Chuck Timely & the Hourglass, being released in 2026.
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Early life
Tucker Pillsbury was born in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. His father, Rusty, is a real estate appraiser, and his mother, Susan Pillsbury, is a special education teacher in Cape Elizabeth. As a child, he was heavily inspired by Elvis Presley, and would perform for his family while dressed as Elvis.
Throughout high school, Pillsbury took an interest in film, and in 2014, he moved to Pittsburgh to major in film studies at Point Park University. During his freshman year, he broke his wrist in a skiing accident at Sugarloaf Mountain, and later broke his wrist again due to a skateboarding accident. While he was stuck in his dorm, two of his friends left music equipment there, prompting him to record several rap mixtapes while learning how to use Logic Pro. He soon dropped out of college, after his grades started to fall.
Career
Pillsbury began rapping in 2016 under the mononym Tucker, and released his debut mixtape, Since When. He soon changed his stage name to Dillis, and self-released his debut album, Moth, in June 2016. That same month, he performed at a show at the Maine State Pier, and he later performed as an opener for Jordan Capozzi during her 2016 U.S. tour.
In early 2017, Pillsbury changed his stage name to Role Model and switched from rapping to singing. He self-released his debut extended play, Arizona in the Summer, in December 2017 after recording it in his closet, which earned him a following online. After hearing the EP, rapper Mac Miller invited him to Los Angeles for the two to work together. He was signed to Interscope in 2018. A music video for his song "Play the Part" was released in November 2018. His single "Minimal" was released in May 2019 along with a music video. He was featured on the song "Fucked Up, Kinda" from Julia Michaels's EP, Inner Monologue Part 2, released in June 2019. He released the music video for his single "Hello!" in October 2019. In November 2019, he released his second EP, Oh, How Perfect, in November 2019 through Interscope Records and Polydor Records. His first headlining tour, the Far from Perfect Tour, took place throughout late 2019.
In February 2020, he released an acoustic version of his song "Notice Me". He released his third EP, Our Little Angel, on October 21, 2020, through Polydor Records. A music video for his song "Blind" was released in October 2020. In July 2021, he released the single "Forever&more", and in September 2021, he released the single "Death Wish". On February 18, 2022, he released the single "If Jesus Saves, She's My Type" alongside its music video. The same day, Role Model also announced the title, the tracklist, and the official release date of his debut album. In March 2022, he released the album's third single "Neverletyougo" with a music video. His debut album, Rx, was released on April 8, 2022. The music video for "Rx", the title track, was released on April 8, 2022.
On February 17, 2023, he released the single "A Little More Time" alongside an official music video co-directed by himself and Emma Chamberlain.
He released his second album, Kansas Anymore, in July 2024. He then released a deluxe edition of the album, Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye), in February 2025, alongside the upbeat country-inspired single, "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out", which gained some popularity on TikTok after he teased the song pre-release. The album, overall, received positive reviews from audience and critics alike, with ACRN Media praising Pillsbury for his growth and transition into a pop-folk sound.
Artistry
Pillsbury allegedly took his name from Paul Rudd's character in the 2008 film Role Models. However, during a June 2022 interview with Zach Sang, he confirmed this was a joke, and that this is not the reason for his stage name. He often plays acoustic guitar on his songs, and his music has been described as pop and bedroom pop. He has called Mac Miller an inspiration of his due to his influence on the city of Pittsburgh, and called meeting him "the most pivotal moment in my life". Critics have described his lyrics, which discuss topics such as sex, mental health, and relationships, as "relatable" and "confessional".
Personal life
Pillsbury was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was ten years old.
Throughout his career, he has been very open about mental health issues and his own depression. As of 2019, he is based in Hollywood.
He was in a relationship with social media personality and model Emma Chamberlain. Their break-up was announced in October 2023.
From 2025 to 2026, Pillsbury was in a relationship with actress Dakota Johnson.
Discography
Tours
TOURx (2022)
No Place Like Tour (2024–2025)
Chuck On Tour (2026–2027)
Supporting
Malibu Nights World Tour (2019)
The Secret of Us Tour (2024)
The Secret of Us Deluxe Tour (2025)
