Hollywood may have a new couple to watch. Machine Gun Kelly and Dakota Johnson are at the center of fresh romance rumors after Page Six reported that the rapper spent the night at the actress's Los Angeles home following a late studio session. According to the report, published on October 16, 2026, Kelly was picked up late on Thursday night and driven to Johnson's house, where he stayed overnight.
Sources quoted in the report described the pair as "smitten" and called the connection "a very new start." Neither Kelly nor Johnson has publicly confirmed a romance, so for now the story rests entirely on what insiders have told the press. For more on her background, see our Dakota Johnson biography.
The Report
Page Six's October 16 report centers on a single late-night sighting: Kelly was collected late on Thursday night, October 15, and taken to Johnson's Los Angeles home after a session at an LA studio, spending the night there, according to sources. The outlet's insiders framed the evening as romantic rather than professional, with one source describing the two as "smitten."
The account follows another recent sighting of the pair together at the Say Yes club on October 14, which first set tongues wagging about a possible connection between the musician and the actress.
How They Met
According to reports, the two first crossed paths as guests at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding in July 2026. Since then, they have reportedly been spotted together more than once in New York: at the Tribeca restaurant Estela in early September, and again around Vogue World Milano on September 22. Sources quoted by Page Six say the connection has grown quickly, calling it "a very new start" for both stars.
Johnson also recently appeared in Taylor Swift's Patient Zero music video starring Dakota Johnson, and she hosted Dakota Johnson hosts SNL Season 52 — read the full SNL Season 52 Episode 2 recap.
For context, Johnson ended her long-term relationship with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in July 2025, while Kelly split from actress Megan Fox in late 2024. Both have kept their personal lives largely out of the spotlight since.
What's Next
So far, neither Kelly nor Johnson has commented publicly on the reports, and no representative has confirmed that they are dating. Those close to the situation describe things as very new, which suggests the story could develop in either direction. If the sightings continue, fans can expect more late-night headlines; for now, though, the romance remains unconfirmed and the world is left watching. This remains a developing story, and any confirmation would have to come from the stars themselves.
Watch the Official Video
MGK — FIX UR FACE (feat. Fred Durst), official music video, his latest single. The video is his own release and is not footage of the reported romance.
Kelly previously teamed up with Camila Cabello on "Bad Things" — read our Camila Cabello biography.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Machine Gun Kelly and Dakota Johnson dating?
Neither star has publicly confirmed a relationship. Page Six reported on October 16, 2026 that Kelly spent the night at Johnson's Los Angeles home, with sources describing the pair as "smitten" — but until either of them speaks, the romance remains reported rather than confirmed.
How did Machine Gun Kelly and Dakota Johnson meet?
According to reports, they met as guests at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding in July 2026, and were later spotted together in New York, including at Estela in Tribeca and around Vogue World Milano.
What did Page Six report on October 16?
The outlet reported that Kelly was picked up late on Thursday night, October 15, driven to Johnson's Los Angeles house after an LA studio session, and spent the night there. Sources quoted in the report called it "a very new start."
Who were their previous partners?
Johnson was in a long-term relationship with Coldplay's Chris Martin until their split in July 2025, while Kelly and actress Megan Fox split in late 2024.
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