Dakota Johnson and MGK photographed laughing after Calabasas dinner, fueling romance rumors
The pair, who first sparked speculation in September, were all smiles waiting for valet outside a restaurant on Nov. 3 — their most public outing yet.
Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly were photographed grinning at each other outside a Calabasas, California restaurant on the night of Nov. 3, waiting for a valet to bring their car around — the latest in a string of joint outings that have kept romance speculation alive since September.
In photos published by TMZ and E! News, Johnson, 37, wore a black leather jacket with a fur collar, light-wash jeans, and a leopard-print handbag, her dark hair clipped up loosely. MGK — real name Colson Baker, 36 — was in salmon pink sweatpants, a dark gray shirt, and a black bomber jacket over a hoodie. In at least one image, Johnson is pictured beaming up at the 6'4" rapper.
The Calabasas dinner is the fourth documented outing for the pair in roughly two months. They first drew attention on Sept. 12 in New York City, less than a month after Johnson's split from musician Role Model was confirmed. Ten days later, Johnson was in the crowd at Milan Fashion Week's Vogue World 2026 show as MGK walked the runway. On Oct. 14, the two were seen arriving together at Hollywood speakeasy Say Yes. According to TMZ, they have also been spotted together at a recording studio and at the Chateau Marmont, with the outlet noting they were seen together the morning after the Chateau visit.
Neither Johnson nor MGK has publicly confirmed a relationship. But Johnson offered a wry self-assessment in a Sept. 18 Vogue interview when the magazine noted she knows many musicians.
They like me. I don't know what to say.— Dakota Johnson, actress
A lot! A lot. Tricky motherf--kers.— Dakota Johnson, actress, when asked what's not to like about musicians
Johnson previously dated Coldplay frontman Chris Martin from 2017 until 2025, according to E! News. MGK's most recent high-profile relationship was his engagement to actress Megan Fox, which ended before the current rumors with Johnson began, according to prior reporting cited across outlets.
With no statement from either camp, the relationship remains, by their own silence, unlabeled — though the public trail of appearances is growing harder to ignore.
Why it matters — The Nov. 3 outing is the most publicly visible yet for Johnson and MGK, and with four documented appearances in two months, the question of whether they'll address the relationship is becoming harder to sidestep.
⚠ Not yet confirmed
- The pair first connected at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
- Sources say Johnson has strong chemistry with MGK and is enjoying the time together.
Reported by eonline.com, tmz.com, people.com, elle.com
- Dakota JohnsonAmerican actress and model (born 1989)
- Taylor SwiftAmerican singer-songwriter (born 1989)
- Megan FoxAmerican actress and model (born 1986)
- Machine Gun KellyAmerican musician (born 1990)
