Things are looking up for Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly’s budding romance.
The pair, although maintaining silence about their ongoing romance, have reportedly moved beyond casual dating. They kicked things off after meeting at the private, star-studded July 3 wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Dakota Johnson recently showed support for Machine Gun Kelly (MGK), born Colson Baker, as he walked the Milan Fashion Week runway in Italy for the first time.
Dakota Johnson And MGK Go From Secret Spark To Whirlwind Romance
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The next level seems already in sight for Johnson and MGK as their budding romance is already heating up. According to insiders, the pair are seriously dating, and their relationship has moved quickly.
The actress and rapper locked eyes at Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City and began building a connection afterward. “There was an instant spark, and they have been keeping in touch, talking and FaceTiming every day for the last month,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly of the lovebirds who met in July.
Earlier this month, Johnson and MGK were spotted enjoying an intimate date at the “Blank Space” singer’s Manhattan apartment. Could it be that Swift played matchmaker for the new lovebirds, since they met at her wedding and are hanging out at her residence?
The Actress Is Reportedly All In With The Relationship
The source added that one of the signs this budding romance was beyond mere casual dating was when Johnson jetted to Italy to support MGK at the Milan fashion show. “Dakota has a thing for musicians and is a hopeless romantic. Colson has this charm about him, which she was drawn to, and she is really into him,” the insider disclosed.
They also shared that the TV star is already “completely smitten” by MGK, although some of her friends have raised eyebrows about the pairing. The big question is if they are the right fit, especially with the kind of life Johnson wants.
The “Fifty Shades of Grey” actress has expressed her desire to start a family. “I really do [want to have children]. I would love that. I hope that that happens for me,” Johnson said in a previous interview.
MGK, on the other hand, already has two children. A 17-year-old daughter, Casie, whom he shares with his ex, Emma Cannon, and another 17-month-old daughter, Sage, whom he shares with his ex-fiancée Megan Fox.
Dakota Johnson Had Front Row Seat For MGK’s Runway Walk
The “Bad Things” rapper walked at the Vogue World: Milano show on Tuesday, September 22. The Blast reports that he stepped out looking dapper in an orange Byblos jumpsuit during the Milan Fashion Week presentation.
Watching his Milan Fashion Week debut was Johnson, who sat in the front row dressed dazzlingly in a black plunging midi dress with a sheer skirt. Her presence at the fashion show in support of the dad of two left fans wondering whether there is more than meets the eye between them.
According to an insider, at the time, things did not seem really serious between the pair, although there was obvious chemistry between them. They noted that the rapper also was not putting a label on the relationship for now, as he wanted to spend more time with Johnson, enjoy her company, and get to know her better.
‘The Lost Daughter’ Star Seemingly Gets Tuned For Musicians
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Johnson has a remarkable dating history with musicians, particularly her eight-year stint with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. The pair dated on and off from 2017 until their quiet final split in June 2025 and were reportedly engaged for years.
She has also dated Drowners frontman Matthew Hitt and Tucker Pillsbury, popularly known by his professional name, Role Model. She was linked to Pillsbury in late 2025, but the relationship was short-lived, as reported by The Blast.
Johnson tries to keep details of her relationship out of the spotlight. “I am obsessed with people not knowing where I am or what I’m doing,” she stated in an interview when asked about her love life. “Dakota loves rock stars; she can’t help herself. She says they are sexy,” an insider previously shared, seemingly revealing that the actress has a type.
Dakota Johnson’s Love Life Before MGK Has Been Tied To Entertainers
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Johnson was born into the world of entertainment as she is the daughter of Hollywood stars Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson. Probes into her personal life have intensified following her huge success in the “Fifty Shades of Grey” film series.
She began dating Jordan Masterson around 2012; they share a similar background as he is also part of a family of actors. The actress told ELLE that he gave her double sinks, which she described as “the key to any relationship,” for Christmas in 2014.
According to reports from news outlets, Masterson was uncomfortable with her fame from the films and encouraged her to get involved with the Church of Scientology.
Johnson later had an on-and-off relationship with model and musician Matthew Hitt from 2014 to 2016. They reportedly broke up for good because of busy schedules. After Hitt, the TV personality moved on to Martin.
Is this the start of a long-term relationship for Dakota Johnson and MGK?
