New York City has apparently added another plot twist to its already crowded celebrity dating calendar.
Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly were spotted together in New York City, sparking immediate speculation that Hollywood may have a brand-new unexpected pairing on its hands. TMZ reports that the newly single Materialists star and the musician were seen exiting a black SUV and heading into Taylor Swift’s Tribeca apartment on September 12.
Because apparently a normal dinner reservation wasn’t dramatic enough.
According to TMZ, Johnson and MGK—whose real name is Colson Baker—reportedly met at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding earlier this year. Now they’re being photographed together in New York, which is exactly the sort of celebrity breadcrumb that sends the internet into full detective mode.
Johnson’s appearance with MGK comes just weeks after her reported split from musician Role Model. TMZ previously reported that the pair had ended their relationship, making this latest sighting particularly interesting for celebrity-watchers.
Meanwhile, Machine Gun Kelly has been navigating life as a single dad and co-parent following his split from Megan Fox. The former couple welcomed their daughter, Saga, in 2025 and have continued to spend time together as co-parents.
As for the NYC outing, neither Johnson nor MGK has publicly confirmed that they’re dating. So for now, the correct headline may be “new celebrity couple?” rather than “new celebrity couple.”
Still, the ingredients are undeniably juicy: two newly single stars, New York Fashion Week, Taylor Swift’s apartment and a paparazzi camera.
That’s not a date.
That’s a Hollywood press release waiting to happen.
For now, fans will have to wait and see whether this was simply two famous people hanging out—or the beginning of Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly’s next big romance.
New York, naturally, will be watching.
