Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly Spotted Together on Secret Date in New York City
PUBLISHED Sep 13, 2026, 1:00 AM ET
Actress Dakota Johnson and musician Machine Gun Kelly were photographed together during a private outing in New York City on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The pair were captured by paparazzi exiting a black SUV in Manhattan before entering an empty Tribeca apartment belonging to singer Taylor Swift, who was out of town at the time. Industry insiders report that Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly previously crossed paths earlier in the year while attending the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The sighting follows recent changes in their personal lives, occurring several weeks after confirmation emerged that Dakota Johnson ended her relationship with singer Role Model. Representatives for both Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly have not issued formal statements regarding the nature of their meeting or their current relationship status. Photographers documented the arrival sequence in Manhattan, generating widespread public interest across entertainment platforms during New York Fashion Week activities.
By Yusra M. | JQJO News
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TMZ published initial paparazzi photographs and exclusive details regarding the New York City meeting. https://www.tmz.com/2026/09/12/dakota-johnson-and-machine-gun-kelly-on-date-in-new-york-city/
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