'She Loves a Rockstar and She's Right': Dakota Johnson and MGK Spark Dating Frenzy in NYC

Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly have sparked a fresh Hollywood dating frenzy after the pair were spotted at the same New York City location, weeks after the actress' reported split from singer Role Model. Neither Johnson nor MGK has confirmed that they are romantically involved, but their latest sighting has sent speculation across social media.

Johnson and MGK were photographed arriving separately at the Tribeca building associated with Taylor Swift's New York home on Friday, 11 September. TMZ was among the first outlets to report on the sighting and publish photographs of the pair.

Johnson was reportedly seen arriving in a black SUV before MGK arrived separately. The musician, whose real name is Colson Baker, was photographed wearing a skeleton-print jacket over a white top.

Reports have since circulated that the pair spent time together and later headed towards Johnson's hotel. However, the precise details of what happened inside the building have not been independently confirmed.

That distinction has done little to slow the Dakota Johnson and MGK dating rumours, with the unexpected pairing becoming a major topic of online discussion.

Why Taylor Swift's Apartment Has Fuelled the Rumours

The location has added another layer to the speculation because of Johnson's friendship with Taylor Swift.

Both Johnson and MGK were among the celebrity guests at Swift's 3 July wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden. Reports have suggested they may have connected around the wedding, although it has not been independently established that this was when they first met.

Swift was reportedly not in New York when Johnson and MGK were seen at the building. She was understood to be with Kelce in Kansas City at the time.

Neither Swift nor representatives for Johnson and MGK have publicly confirmed that the meeting was romantic.

Dakota Johnson Recently Split From Role Model

The sighting comes weeks after reports that Johnson and Tucker Pillsbury, professionally known as Role Model, had ended their relationship.

The pair were linked from late 2025, following Johnson's high-profile long-term relationship with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. Johnson and Martin had been romantically involved for years before their relationship ended in 2025, according to reports.

Johnson's recent breakup has made the latest New York sighting particularly interesting to fans following her personal life.

MGK's Rockstar Status Adds to the Buzz

MGK was previously engaged to Megan Fox, with whom he shares their daughter, Saga. The pair had an on-off relationship before their split, keeping the musician's personal life firmly in the celebrity spotlight.

His appearance with Johnson has now created an unexpected new chapter in the dating speculation surrounding both stars.

Fans React as Dating Rumours Spread

The apparent pairing has prompted plenty of reaction online, with fans debating whether Johnson and MGK could become Hollywood's newest rumoured couple.

One fan summed up the reaction to the unexpected pairing in a comment on a Deuxmoi Instagram post about the pair, writing, 'She loves a rockstar and she's right.'

The comment appeared amid discussion about Johnson being linked to another musician, but it does not establish that she and MGK are dating.

For now, there is no official confirmation that Dakota Johnson and MGK are a couple. The available evidence establishes that they were seen at the same New York location, while claims about a romantic relationship remain unconfirmed.