Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly Are Being Linked: What We Know About the Rumors
Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly are at the center of fresh Hollywood romance speculation after a new report claimed the two have been quietly spending time together for months.
The latest development comes from PEOPLE on September 16, 2026. According to a source close to MGK, the actress and musician have been “hanging out and seeing each other” under the radar, months after reportedly reconnecting at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding in New York.
That report adds a new layer to rumors that began after Johnson and MGK were spotted together in New York earlier this month.
Why Are Dakota Johnson and MGK Being Linked?
The speculation intensified after Johnson and MGK were photographed together in New York City on September 12.
The pair were seen arriving at an apartment in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood that belongs to Taylor Swift before later heading out together. Reuters Connect also reported on the sighting, noting that the photos had been published by TMZ.
At that point, there was no confirmation that Johnson and MGK were romantically involved.
The new PEOPLE report is what has pushed the story further. A source close to MGK now says the two have been spending time together for months and that their connection developed after they reconnected at Swift and Kelce’s July wedding.
What Happened at Taylor Swift’s Wedding?
According to PEOPLE’s source, Johnson and MGK had actually met before the wedding but “hit it off” when they both attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden in July.
The source described the relationship as beginning with friendship and frequent texting before the two started spending more time together.
That detail is significant because it suggests the September New York sighting may not have been the beginning of their connection.
Instead, the latest report describes it as part of a relationship that had reportedly been developing away from the public eye.
Are Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly Officially Dating?
Not officially.
The latest report does not say that Johnson and MGK have confirmed themselves as a couple.
PEOPLE reported that the pair have not put a label on their relationship and are apparently seeing where their connection goes. A second source characterized the situation as casual. Representatives for Johnson and MGK had not responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment as of the report’s publication.
That distinction matters.
The publicly confirmed part of the story is that they have been seen together. The claim that they have been seeing each other for months comes from an unnamed source cited by PEOPLE, rather than from either celebrity directly.
Why the Story Is Trending Now
The timing of the latest report is driving renewed interest.
Johnson and MGK had already become a trending topic after their September 12 New York appearance. Reuters documented the sighting, while multiple entertainment outlets reported that the encounter had triggered dating speculation.
Now, the new PEOPLE report has supplied additional context by claiming that their connection began months earlier.
That changes the story from a single celebrity sighting into a report about a potentially developing relationship.
Still, there is no public confirmation from Johnson or MGK establishing that they are officially a couple.
Dakota Johnson’s Recent Relationship History
Johnson was most recently linked to musician Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury.
PEOPLE reported in August that the two had ended their relationship after being linked since late 2025. Before that, Johnson was in an on-and-off relationship with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin from 2017 until their split in 2025.
That recent dating history is part of the reason the new MGK reports have attracted attention so quickly.
But the latest reporting should not be treated as confirmation of a new official relationship.
MGK’s Connection to Megan Fox
MGK, whose real name is Colson Baker, was previously in a long-term relationship with actress Megan Fox.
The pair became engaged in 2022 and later ended their romantic relationship. They share a daughter, Saga Blade, born in March 2025, and continue to co-parent.
That history has also made MGK’s reported connection with Johnson a major entertainment-news topic.
What We Know — and What We Don’t
For now, the clearest picture is this:
- Johnson and MGK have been seen together in New York.
- They reportedly spent time at Taylor Swift’s Tribeca apartment on September 12.
- A PEOPLE source says they have been seeing each other for months.
- The same report says they initially reconnected at Swift and Kelce’s July wedding.
- The relationship reportedly began as a friendship.
- Neither Johnson nor MGK has publicly confirmed that they are dating.
- PEOPLE says the pair have not put an official label on the relationship.
So, while the Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly connection is now backed by more reporting than the original sighting alone, the exact status of their relationship remains unconfirmed publicly.
For readers following the story, the most important new development is the September 16 report that the two have reportedly been spending time together for months—not simply that they were seen together in New York.
FAQs
Are Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly dating?
They have not publicly confirmed that they are officially dating. A September 16 PEOPLE report, citing a source close to MGK, says they have been seeing each other for months.
How did Dakota Johnson and MGK reportedly meet?
PEOPLE reports that they had met previously and reconnected at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s July wedding in New York.
Why are Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly trending?
They were spotted together in New York on September 12, and a new report has now claimed their connection began months earlier.
Who was Dakota Johnson dating before MGK rumors?
Johnson was most recently linked to musician Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury. PEOPLE reported in August that they had ended their relationship.
Has either Dakota Johnson or MGK confirmed the relationship?
No. As of the latest reporting, neither has publicly confirmed the nature of their relationship, and PEOPLE said their representatives had not responded to its request for comment.
