Dakota Johnson MGK dating rumors have entered a new chapter. One month after the actress and the musician were first spotted out together, a source close to MGK tells People the pair is “spending more time together,” describing them as in the “dating phase” but “aren’t ready to go official yet.”
The 37-year-old actress and the 36-year-old musician, born Colson Baker, have been seeing each other more frequently in recent weeks. They were photographed together in Los Angeles on Thursday, October 15, and earlier in the week they were spotted enjoying a low-key date at Say Yes, a speakeasy and cocktail lounge in Hollywood, according to fan footage obtained by DeuxMoi.
“They both really like each other and have been seeing each other more frequently,” the source told People. “They haven’t put a label on their relationship yet, but they’re growing closer every time they hang out.” Representatives for Johnson and MGK did not immediately respond to People’s request for comment.
The source added that the pair has bonded over their “same dry and dark sense of humor” and that they “make each other laugh.” According to the insider, the two have also been out on dates that the public does not know about because there are no photographs.
Dakota Johnson MGK dating rumors began at a star-studded wedding
The pair reportedly met before, but really “hit it off” at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at New York City’s Madison Square Garden in July, according to a source who spoke to People in September. That insider said the two had been hanging out “under the radar” for months before the public caught on.
“It’s a very new start, but they’re smitten with each other right now,” the September source said. The same insider added that MGK, the Grammy-nominated musician, is “very into” Johnson and has reportedly been telling friends that she is “amazing.”
Dakota Johnson MGK dating speculation first went public when they were photographed out together in New York City on September 12. They were spotted arriving at Swift’s apartment together and then returning to a hotel, a sighting that immediately set off a wave of tabloid coverage.
Later in September, Johnson attended the Vogue World: Milano show, where MGK walked the runway on September 22. The overlapping appearances kept the rumor mill churning through the fall, with each new sighting adding fuel to the idea that something real was developing.
Dakota Johnson MGK dating follows high-profile breakups for both
The new romance arrives after significant relationship upheavals for both stars. Johnson’s eight-year relationship with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin ended in 2025, followed by a later relationship with singer Role Model that ended over the summer, according to tabloid reports.
MGK, meanwhile, split from actress Megan Fox in late 2024. He shares a daughter with Fox and shared a rare glimpse of her in a video this past summer. The end of that long-running, headline-grabbing relationship left MGK single for the first time in years.
In a recent interview, Johnson addressed the headlines about her love life, linking her to various “mystery men” and pushing back gently on the constant speculation. The actress has generally kept her personal life private, making the steady stream of Dakota Johnson MGK dating coverage something of a departure.
Earlier this month, Johnson celebrated her 37th birthday with some famous friends in New York City, an event that drew its own round of coverage. The birthday outing came amid the ongoing sightings, reinforcing the sense that the relationship, whatever its label, is very much active.
What comes next for the Dakota Johnson MGK dating story
For now, the couple appears content to keep things undefined. The People’s source was explicit that no label has been applied, even as the two grow closer with every outing. That posture, casual but consistent, has become a familiar Hollywood pattern: public enough to be photographed, private enough to avoid the official announcement.
The October 14 cocktail lounge date offered a glimpse of the dynamic. Johnson wore a dark leather jacket over a white cropped tank and pants, while MGK sported an all-black outfit with his jacket’s hood over his head. The “Bloody Valentine” rapper appeared in good spirits, greeting a passerby as he entered the lounge.
Whether the Dakota Johnson MGK dating phase evolves into something official remains an open question. What is clear is that both stars are spending significant time together, sharing laughs, and, according to those around them, genuinely enjoying each other’s company. In a town built on performance, that may be the most telling detail of all.