Friends spill fears over Dakota Johnson’s new romance with ‘immature’ Machine Gun Kelly – and warn she’s destined for more heartbreak: ‘It has been hard for her to find her soulmate’
Dakota Johnson’s latest romance with Machine Gun Kelly has reportedly left some of her friends questioning whether the Hollywood star has finally found the serious relationship she has been looking for.
The Fifty Shades of Grey actress, 36, has maintained a relatively private personal life over the years, but her romantic history has continued to attract significant attention.
Johnson has previously been linked to several musicians, including Drowners guitarist Matthew Hitt and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
She later dated musician Role Model before the relationship reportedly ended earlier this year.
Now, Johnson appears to have found herself drawn to another musician.
The actress has reportedly grown closer to Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, after the pair spent time together at Taylor Swift’s star-studded wedding at Madison Square Garden in July.
Although Johnson and MGK were already acquainted, sources claim their connection became stronger after the event.
One source told the Daily Mail that Johnson has long had a preference for musicians, particularly rock stars.
“Dakota loves rock stars,” the source claimed, adding that she considers them attractive.
Another insider compared Johnson to Penny Lane from Almost Famous, suggesting that she has long been fascinated by the music world and the lifestyle surrounding rock stars.
The source said Johnson is attracted to MGK because of his independent personality and confidence.
“He does his own thing and lets people follow,” the insider said.
Another source described Baker as having the type of charisma that has helped him attract women throughout his career.
However, some people close to Johnson reportedly have concerns about whether the relationship can develop into something serious.
MGK, 36, has previously been involved in high-profile relationships, most notably with actress Megan Fox.
The former couple share a child and experienced a highly publicized relationship before eventually going their separate ways.
Johnson’s friends reportedly see one significant difference between her current romance and some of her previous relationships: age.
According to one source, Johnson likes that Baker is the same age as her.
The insider contrasted that with her previous relationships with Martin, who is considerably older, and Role Model, who is younger.
The source claimed that Johnson felt there was a greater generational difference with Martin, while Role Model was in his twenties.
Despite the apparent chemistry between Johnson and Baker, some insiders reportedly believe the romance may remain casual.
One source claimed that the pair are currently enjoying spending time together and getting to know one another rather than planning a long-term future.
The insider suggested that what began as a summer connection could potentially develop into something more serious, but also acknowledged that Johnson’s relationship history makes the future difficult to predict.
Johnson has recently spoken publicly about wanting to become a mother.
In a recent interview with Vogue, the actress said she would like to have children, explaining that she had not expected to be at her current stage of life but that motherhood was something she would welcome.
That desire has reportedly made Johnson more focused on finding a serious long-term partner.
Sources close to her claim that she wants marriage and children and does not intend to spend years in a relationship that does not share those goals.
One insider said Johnson is a “hopeless romantic” who wants to settle down and believes she can determine relatively quickly whether someone could become her future husband.
That has reportedly raised questions among some of her friends about whether MGK is looking for the same kind of commitment.
One source claimed that Baker is not currently focused on marriage and enjoys maintaining his independence while concentrating on his music and career.
The insider pointed to his previous serious relationships and his experience as a father, suggesting that marriage is not necessarily his immediate priority.
Still, another source offered a more optimistic assessment of the developing romance.
According to that insider, Johnson and Baker are getting along well and are enjoying their time together without putting pressure on the relationship.
“They’re enjoying each other and seeing where this goes,” the source said.
The pair are also reportedly very different personalities.
Johnson is known for maintaining a relatively low-key public profile, while Baker has cultivated a much more eccentric and outspoken image throughout his career.
An insider described the two as an unusual pairing, with Johnson characterized as more reserved and down to earth and MGK as louder and more unconventional.
However, their differences could potentially be part of the attraction.
The relationship is also reportedly being handled differently by the two stars.
Sources claim Johnson is less concerned about hiding her romantic life and prefers to live as normally as possible despite being part of a famous Hollywood family.
She is the daughter of actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson and has grown up surrounded by the entertainment industry.
Baker, meanwhile, is reportedly more interested in keeping his relationships private following the intense public scrutiny surrounding his relationship with Megan Fox.
There have also been claims among some of Baker’s friends that his relationship with Johnson could potentially attract attention from Fox, although another insider said there is currently no indication that he is using the relationship for that purpose.
For now, the romance appears to be in its early stages.
Johnson is currently busy promoting her upcoming film Verity and is expected to appear on Saturday Night Live, while her packed professional schedule could make finding time for a new relationship challenging.
One source suggested that the coming months could be important for determining whether the pair’s connection develops into something more serious.
For the moment, however, Johnson and Baker appear to be enjoying each other’s company and allowing the relationship to develop naturally.
Whether the romance becomes a long-term partnership or simply another chapter in Johnson’s high-profile dating history remains to be seen.