Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly Spend Night in NYC After Meeting at Taylor Swift’s Tribeca Apartment

Key points

• Johnson and MGK were seen arriving at Taylor Swift’s Tribeca apartment on Friday night, with Johnson arriving first in a black SUV and MGK arriving approximately 30 minutes later.
• The pair reportedly spent several hours alone inside the apartment before leaving together and heading to Johnson’s nearby hotel, where they stayed for the night.
• Taylor Swift was not present at the apartment; she was reportedly in Kansas City with Travis Kelce, who was preparing for his first home football game of the season.
• Johnson and MGK both attended Swift and Kelce’s wedding in July, and it is unclear if they knew each other before the event or if the wedding was their first connection.
• No representatives for either Johnson or MGK have commented on the sightings, and the nature of their relationship remains unconfirmed.

Background

This development follows earlier coverage on September 13, 2026, which noted that Johnson and MGK had sparked dating buzz after being photographed together in NYC. At that time, Johnson was making public appearances, including a Kering Foundation event, while MGK had recent sightings at the US Open. Additionally, MGK and Megan Fox, with whom he shares a daughter, have had a relationship in flux for years, and Johnson was previously linked to musician Tucker Pillsbury (Role Model) and had an eight-year on-and-off relationship with Chris Martin of Coldplay. Johnson is also scheduled to host SNL on October 3, 2026.

How outlets are covering it

The Cut frames the sighting as a potential new romance, noting Johnson’s history with 'angsty musicians' and suggesting the connection may have been 'sanctioned by Taylor Swift.' TMZ’s coverage was inaccessible due to a 403 error, but The Cut cites TMZ as the source for the initial sighting. Yahoo’s headline emphasizes the 'hangout at Taylor Swift’s apartment' but provides no additional details beyond the title. Deuxmoi provides the most detailed account, noting that Johnson arrived first and MGK was escorted inside by Johnson’s security guard, and explicitly states that the relationship status is unknown, suggesting the hangout could be platonic. All sources agree on the basic facts of the sighting but differ in their interpretation of its significance, with The Cut leaning toward a romantic angle and Deuxmoi remaining neutral.

Why it matters

The sighting has generated significant public interest due to the high-profile nature of the individuals involved and the connection to Taylor Swift, a major cultural figure. The ambiguity of the relationship status has led to widespread speculation, highlighting the ongoing public fascination with celebrity dating rumors. Additionally, the timing, with Johnson’s upcoming SNL hosting slot and MGK’s ongoing co-parenting situation with Megan Fox, adds layers of public interest to the story.

What to watch

There is no confirmed next step, as the relationship status remains unconfirmed. Johnson is scheduled to host SNL on October 3, 2026, and MGK is preparing for his first home football game with Travis Kelce in Kansas City. Any future public appearances or statements from either party could clarify the nature of their relationship.