Dakota Johnson and MGK's Secret Romance: How Taylor Swift's Wedding Sparked Their Shock New Love

Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly have reportedly been quietly seeing each other for months after reconnecting at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding in July. A source close to MGK told PEOPLE that the pair 'hit it off' at the event, then stayed in touch as friends before frequent texting reportedly developed into something more.

Their latest New York outing, including time at Swift's Tribeca apartment, has now put the reported romance under the spotlight.

How Dakota Johnson and MGK Got Closer

Johnson and MGK had crossed paths before the wedding, with both attending Vogue World: Hollywood at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles in October 2025. The wedding was reportedly less a first meeting than a turning point in their connection.

At the July celebration, the pair reportedly 'hit it off' and initially remained friends. They then kept in touch through frequent texts before gradually spending more time together.

The source said they have been 'hanging out and seeing each other under the radar for months'. Their connection reportedly grew from friendship and frequent texting into something more, although neither has confirmed that they are dating.

Their Reported Romance Has Stayed Under the Radar

The relationship is still described as new and casual. The source called it a 'very new start' and claimed the pair are 'smitten with each other right now.' The insider also said MGK is 'very into' Johnson and has told friends that she is 'amazing.'

A second source described the situation as 'super casual,' with the pair reportedly seeing where their connection leads. Neither star has publicly confirmed a relationship or put an official label on it.

It was also reported that MGK was not trying to make a big thing out of the connection or have people know they were together.

Taylor Swift's Apartment Added to the Rumours

The speculation intensified with the pair's New York outing in September. They reportedly spent time at Swift's Tribeca apartment before heading to Estela for dinner. The pair wanted privacy and used the apartment while Swift was away. A source said they spent the evening talking and getting to know each other, adding that there was 'definitely chemistry.'

The insider also said MGK thought Johnson was funny and did not take herself too seriously. Reports separately describe the outing as their 'first official date,' according to a source cited by a news outlet.

Both Recently Left High-Profile Relationships

The reported connection comes after Johnson's split from musician Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury. Johnson was previously in an on-and-off relationship with Chris Martin, while MGK was previously linked to Megan Fox.

Johnson has not confirmed that she is dating MGK. In a recent Vogue interview, she said she is 'obsessed with people not knowing where I am or what I'm doing' while discussing her approach to fame and privacy.

She was also asked about her history of dating musicians and joked that they are 'tricky motherf--kers.' Johnson added, 'They like me. I don't know what to say. And I like them.'

Her comments did not directly address MGK, leaving the reported romance without official confirmation. Representatives for Johnson and MGK also had not publicly confirmed the relationship at the time of the latest reports.