Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly Spark Romance Rumors
October 07, 2026
Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly reportedly grew closer after reconnecting at Taylor Swift’s wedding, but neither has confirmed a relationship.
Dakota Johnson and MGK reportedly reconnected at Swift’s wedding
Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly are reportedly exploring a romance that began with a reconnection at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s July 3 wedding in New York. A source close to Kelly told PEOPLE that Johnson and the musician had met before, but started texting frequently after hitting it off at the celebration. Their relationship reportedly developed from friendship into something more romantic over the following months. Neither star has publicly confirmed that they are dating.
A New York hangout pushed the rumors into public view
The speculation became harder to ignore after Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly were photographed together in New York on September 12. TMZ reported that they arrived at Taylor Swift’s Tribeca apartment after traveling together in an SUV. PEOPLE subsequently reported that the pair had been spending increasing amounts of time together and that Kelly was particularly enthusiastic about Johnson. The sightings support the claim that they have been socializing privately, but they do not establish an official relationship on their own.
The reported romance remains deliberately undefined for now
Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly have reportedly kept their connection casual despite growing closer. PEOPLE’s source said they were seeing where things might lead and had not placed an official label on the relationship. That distinction matters because nearly every detail about the romance still comes from unnamed sources rather than Johnson or Kelly themselves. Representatives for both stars had not commented on the report, leaving the public picture as one of a developing relationship rather than a confirmed new celebrity couple.