It looks like Hollywood has a new pair to keep an eye on. Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, have reportedly been spending time together under the radar for several months. While the duo had crossed paths previously, sources close to the musician reveal that they truly hit it off while attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden back in July. What began as a friendship fueled by frequent texting has reportedly blossomed into something more, with insiders describing the pair as being “smitten with each other” as they navigate this new chapter.
Despite the buzz, the stars are keeping things relaxed for now. Sources indicate that they have not put an official label on their relationship, preferring to take things one day at a time to see where the connection leads. MGK has reportedly been telling friends that the Madame Web actress is “amazing,” and a second source confirmed that the connection remains “super casual.” The speculation reached a fever pitch recently when the two were spotted arriving at Taylor Swift’s New York City apartment together on September 12 before heading back to a hotel.
Both stars are stepping into this potential romance following high-profile breakups. Dakota Johnson was most recently linked to musician Role Model, though that relationship ended earlier this year. Prior to that, she was in a long-term, on-and-off relationship with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin that lasted from 2017 until June 2025. Meanwhile, MGK has moved on from his volatile relationship with Megan Fox; the two are currently focused on co-parenting their 17-month-old daughter, Saga Blade.
As their personal lives take center stage, both stars remain busy with their respective careers. MGK just wrapped up his international The Lost Americana Tour and is busy teasing a new studio album. Dakota Johnson is currently keeping her schedule packed with upcoming projects, including the highly anticipated Colleen Hoover adaptation Verity, which also stars Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett, as well as the production of Three Incestuous Sisters.