Dakota Johnson’s romance with Machine Gun Kelly is heating up. The Verity actress was first linked to the rocker when the duo were spotted hanging out in New York City after an alleged meetup at Taylor Swift’s apartment back in September. Johnson even hinted at the relationship in her SNL monologue during an October episode.
This week, Dakota and MGK were seen out and about yet again, looking loved up and happy. However, sources are claiming that the musician’s ex-girlfriend and baby mama, Megan Fox, could be an issue for the pair. One report even suggests that MGK is using his new relationship with Johnson to get under Fox’s skin.
Dakota Johnson Is Playing It Cool With Machine Gun Kelly
In Touch Weekly reports that Dakota is enjoying her budding romance with MGK, whose real name is Colson Baker. The actress is said to be privately enjoying the relationship, but she’s trying to keep it as low-key as possible. However, she’s in awe of his authentic personality, which he keeps the same whether they’re behind closed doors or he’s on stage.
“Dakota is doing her best to be low-key about their romance, but privately, she’s pretty addicted to being around somebody as passionate and flamboyant as MGK,” says a source. “He has done everything in his power to sweep Dakota off her feet.”
Previously, Johnson has had high-profile relationships with other musicians such as Coldplay front man Chris Martin and Role Model. However, after reportedly hitting it off with Machine Gun Kelly at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s summer wedding, she’s officially moved on to the Cleveland, Ohio singer.
Is MGK Using Dakota To Make His Ex-Girlfriend Jealous?
Although Dakota and MGK’s relationship is said to be progressing nicely, his ex-girlfriend Megan Fox is still in the picture. MGK and Megan have a long history and officially split in December of 2024 after welcoming their daughter, Saga.
Now, informants are revealing that the singer might be using his romance with Johnson to make Fox jealous. “Almost right up until he met Dakota, he was trying to get Megan back,” a source tells Star. “She turned him down over and over and that definitely hurt his ego, which is why he’s trying so hard now to rub it in her face that he’s moved on.”
The situation is said to have become “so awkward” for Dakota. “Dakota likes him, but this petty drama is a turn-off, so if he wants to hang on to her, he needs to get it together and let this bad blood with Megan go,” the insider added.
What Does Megan Fox Think About MGK and Dakota’s Relationship?
While Machine Gun Kelly may be trying to flaunt his romance with Dakota Johnson to make Megan Fox jealous, the Jennifer’s Body actress is said to be happy for her ex and his new girlfriend. Sources tell Page Six that she actually feels relieved that he’s dating Johnson.
“Megan isn’t just unbothered by MGK dating Dakota — she’s actually relieved he’s moving on,” the insider claims. “She genuinely wants him to find happiness with someone else because she’s totally done with that chapter of her life. She doesn’t want him back, and she doesn’t want to keep revisiting their relationship.”
For now, Machine Gun Kelly and Dakota Johnson’s romance is still new. Johnson seems to be enjoying her time with the singer, and Megan Fox is reportedly happy to see him moving on. But only time will tell if MGK has finally found his match.
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