Dakota Johnson and MGK Are Quietly Spending More Time Together

A New Connection Is Taking Shape

Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly appear to be getting closer after quietly spending time together for several months.

According to a source close to MGK who spoke exclusively to PEOPLE, the two stars have been “hanging out and seeing each other” under the radar.

The source says their connection is still very new, but the pair are enjoying getting to know each other.

They First Hit It Off at Taylor Swift’s Wedding

Although Dakota and MGK had met before, the source says they really connected at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding in New York City in July.

They reportedly started out as friends and began texting each other frequently.

Over time, however, they began spending more time together, with their friendship apparently developing into something that could potentially become more.

“They’re Smitten With Each Other”

A source close to MGK says the musician is very interested in Dakota.

“He’s very into” the actress, the insider says, adding that he has been telling friends that Dakota is “amazing.”

Another source described the pair as having been together casually for a while, suggesting that neither is rushing to define what is happening between them.

They Haven’t Put a Label on It

Despite the growing attention surrounding the pair, People reports that Dakota and MGK have not officially labeled their relationship.

“They haven’t put a label on their relationship yet,” the source says, explaining that they are simply seeing where their time together leads.

That makes the situation very different from a confirmed new romance.

For now, they appear to be enjoying each other’s company without publicly defining what comes next.

Their New York City Outing Sparked Attention

Rumors surrounding the pair intensified after they were spotted together in New York City on Sept. 12.

Dakota and MGK were photographed arriving at Taylor Swift’s apartment before later heading back toward Dakota’s hotel.

The sighting quickly fueled speculation that something more than friendship could be developing between the two.

Neither star has publicly confirmed that they are dating.

Dakota Recently Ended Her Relationship With Role Model

The new connection comes shortly after Dakota’s previous relationship ended.

PEOPLE reported in August that Johnson and musician Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, had separated “a while ago.”

The former couple had first been linked in late 2025 and had kept their relationship relatively private.

Before Role Model, Dakota was in a long-term relationship with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

MGK’s Past Relationship With Megan Fox

MGK, whose real name is Colson Baker, was previously in an on-and-off relationship with Megan Fox.

The former couple share a young daughter and have continued to co-parent following the end of their romantic relationship.

PEOPLE previously reported that their relationship had moved away from romance and toward co-parenting.

A Very New Chapter

For Dakota and MGK, whatever is developing between them appears to be in its earliest stages.

They have a history of friendship, recently spent more time together and reportedly became closer after connecting at a major celebrity wedding.

But for now, neither has publicly called the relationship romantic.

As one source put it, they are simply seeing where spending time together will take them.

And that leaves fans watching closely to see whether this unexpected Hollywood connection becomes something more.