Are Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly dating?

By Sheila Mae Zacarias Published Sep 15, 2026 4:22 pm

Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly have sparked dating rumors after being spotted spending time together in New York City. 
 
​According to reports, Johnson arrived first at a Tribeca residence in a black SUV, with MGK, whose real name is Colson Baker, getting there roughly 30 minutes later.

The pair was later photographed going out in the same vehicle as they continued their late-night outing in the city.  

​Adding fuel to the speculation, the Tribeca apartment reportedly belongs to pop superstar Taylor Swift, leaving fans wondering if the singer played host to their late-night link-up.  

​Reports suggest the pair first crossed paths earlier this year while attending the Midnights singer and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding at Madison Square Garden. While the Materialists actress is a longtime member of Swift’s inner circle, both MGK and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end are from Cleveland.

​Both stars recently ended high-profile relationships. Johnson was last linked to singer-songwriter Tucker Pillsbury (aka Role Model) in August following her split from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin after seven years together in June 2025.

Meanwhile, MGK previously had an on-and-off relationship with Megan Fox since 2020, with whom he shares a daughter.

Johnson and MGK have yet to address the dating rumors.