Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly’s reported romance may be taking a more settled shape. People cited by the Daily Mail say the actress and musician, whose real name is Colson Baker, are discussing holiday plans after a summer connection that reportedly began without expectations of commitment. That account points to growing closeness, though neither has publicly confirmed they’re dating.
Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly have known each other for years, but sources say their connection strengthened after they spent time together at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding in New York in July. The same sources describe a relationship built around humor and low-key time together, including karaoke, movie nights and socializing with Swift.
A relationship reportedly shifting beyond casual
The most concrete sign of a change in tone is the reported holiday planning. An insider told the Daily Mail the pair are “making holiday plans,” suggesting they’re looking ahead together. The source also said Johnson tends to inspire strong feelings in the men she dates: “when men fall for Dakota, they fall hard.”
That remains secondhand reporting. Johnson and MGK haven’t confirmed the relationship or publicly described its status. Still, the accounts portray a bond that has become more personal than the casual arrangement attributed to its early days.
The sources also emphasize physical chemistry. One previously claimed Johnson called it “fireworks.” MGK is reportedly drawn to her personality and interest in music, and has encouraged her to sing. Johnson has spent time with him in the recording studio, according to the report, although there’s no indication she plans to pursue a music career.
Humor and music are part of the reported connection
The appeal, as insiders describe it, lies partly in a shared sense of humor. Johnson is said to enjoy dry jokes and poking fun at herself. One source described her as quirky and funny, adding that MGK “just eats that up.” Their contrasting public images may make the playful dynamic feel less predictable, but the available details come from people speaking about the couple rather than from either star.
Music gives them another point of connection. MGK reportedly sees potential in Johnson’s singing, while Johnson has described herself as a “muse for musicians,” according to an insider. That could make studio visits a natural part of their time together without implying a professional pivot for the actress.
The comparisons with their former partners have also shaped coverage of the pairing. Johnson was previously linked to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, and MGK’s relationship with Megan Fox was widely discussed. Sources characterize those past relationships as more serious in tone than Johnson and MGK’s reported, joking style.
One insider told the Daily Mail that Martin was more focused on “politics” and “charity.” The same source portrayed Fox as deeply interested in astrology, past lives, psychic phenomena and personal growth, describing that outlook as “a little heavy” for MGK. Those are the source’s judgments, not verified explanations from the people involved.
- Megan Fox has “completely cut MGK off” amid his budding romance with Dakota Johnson.
- Johnson was warned by close pals about dating “childish bad boy,” MGK.
- The actress gave MGK an eyeful in a sheer gown amid romance rumors.
- Johnson once joked about almost being eaten by Armie Hammer.
- The actress sought medical help after filming this movie.
- Johnson has reportedly been telling her pals that MGK is the “best sex” of her life.
Fox is reportedly ready to leave the relationship behind
Fox is described as relieved by reports that MGK is seeing Johnson. A source told Page Six that Fox “genuinely wants him to find happiness with someone else because she’s totally done with that chapter of her life.” The Blast previously reported that Fox had cut ties with the musician.
Fox and MGK share a daughter, Saga Blade, born in March 2025, and are said to be co-parenting. According to the source, Fox wants their attention centered on raising their child, without uncertainty about whether they might resume their romance. The insider also said MGK’s flirtatious activity on social media after their breakup made it harder to put the relationship in the past.
The same source said Fox hopes MGK’s connection with Johnson works out and gives him a new focus. That framing casts the reported romance as a clean break for the former couple, though their co-parenting relationship remains part of the picture.
Johnson has little interest in correcting dating reports
Johnson’s own public comments offer a useful counterweight to the stream of anonymous-source reporting: she has said she doesn’t plan to spend her energy contesting speculation about whom she’s seeing.
On Vogue’s “The Run-Through” podcast, she described how an ordinary dinner can become a story about a mystery partner. “Even if I go to dinner with my manager or my lawyer, it’s like, ‘Seen with mystery man, I also don’t care,” Johnson said.
She added that people will believe what they choose and that challenging each report would drain her energy. Online claims, she said, can be ridiculous whether they prove true or false. Asked indirectly by the speculation around her dating life, Johnson’s message was blunt: “Get a life.” She didn’t confirm or deny a relationship with MGK.
For now, the story rests on reports of shared humor, music and plans for the holidays, alongside Johnson’s decision to keep her private life out of the rumor cycle. Whether those plans signal a lasting relationship will depend on what the two choose to share themselves.
