Dakota Johnson makes cheeky comment about dating musicians as MGK romance rumors swirl

Dakota Johnson makes cheeky comment about dating musicians as MGK romance rumors swirl

Dakota Johnson fueled romance rumors linking her to MGK in a cheeky new interview.

While the actress was not questioned specifically about the rocker, formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly, in her Vogue cover story, she commented on “know[ing] a lot of musicians.”

Johnson, who previously dated performers Chris Martin and Role Model, said, “They like me. I don’t know what to say. And I like them.”

Dakota Johnson spoke to Vogue about dating in a new interview, published Friday. Larissa Hofmann/Vogue
The actress’ cheeky comment came one week after she was photographed out with MGK in New York City. BlayzenPhotos / BACKGRID

However, when asked “what’s not to like” about singers, the “Fifty Shades of Grey” star laughed and clarified, “A lot! A lot.”

She dubbed them “tricky motherf–kers” in the profile, published Friday.

Reps for Martin, Role Model and MGK did not immediately respond to Page Six’s requests for comment.

The 36-year-old’s comments about dating come on the heels of her New York City night out with MGK, also 36.

Johnson, who previously dated singers Chris Martin and Role Model, called performers “tricky motherf–kers.” Larissa Hofmann/Vogue
She joked there is “a lot” not to like about them. Larissa Hofmann/Vogue

On Sept. 11, the pair headed from Taylor Swift’s Tribeca apartment to Estela Restaurant in the same black SUV.

Johnson sported a sheer black tank top for the Big Apple evening — which a source told us was not a “big planned-out romantic night, or anything like that.”

We hear, “They were hanging out, having dinner, talking and getting to know each other. … It wasn’t awkward or forced. They were vibing and had fun.”

The insider shared, “They hit it off and there was definitely chemistry. It’s new and they’re just getting to know each other, but there was definitely something there, and he would like to see her again.”

MGK’s last public romance was his on and off relationship with Megan Fox, with whom he welcomed daughter Saga, now 1, in March 2025.

The “Fifty Shades of Grey” star said, “They like me. I don’t know what to say. And I like them.” Larissa Hofmann/Vogue
Johnson has yet to break her silence on her connection with MGK (pictured above on Sept. 11), with Page Six hearing the pair “hit it off.” BlayzenPhotos / BACKGRID

As for Johnson, she started dating Martin, 49, in 2017, and the duo split multiple times before ultimately calling it quits for good last year.

She was first spotted with Role Model, 29, in December 2025 — and People confirmed last month that they “split awhile ago.”

Johnson noted in her Vogue interview that her life “turned out differently than [she] thought” as she watches her pals get married and start families.

“It’s hard,” the “Madame Web” star confessed. “But it’s OK. I’m hopeful for that. I also just keep learning more and more and becoming a more solid woman.”

She told the magazine, “I really do [want kids]. I didn’t expect to be this age and at this place in my life, but for whatever reason, that’s the plan of the universe. So I would love that.”

The “Madame Web” star (pictured above in January 2025) ended her on-again, off-again romance with Martin last year. Kaushal/Ajay / BACKGRID
She and Role Model (pictured above on April 3) reportedly “split awhile ago” after less than a year together. Dsanchez/CPR / BACKGRID

“I hope that that happens for me,” Johnson continued. “I’ve always felt, especially the last few years, that there is a soul that wants to come through. And I hope that I’m lucky enough to be able to do that.”

She hinted at plans to step back from acting to “exist … as a human” since leaving sets is like the “heartbreak” of “leaving summer camp.”

Johnson explained, “It’s so devastating. And I don’t know how much more heartbreak my heart can handle.”

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