Dakota Johnson has offered a rare glimpse into her dating life, joking about her apparent connection to musicians while keeping the details of her current relationship status private.
In a new Vogue interview published September 18, 2026, the Verity star was asked about her love life. Johnson initially declined to discuss it, saying she did not want to share anything about the subject. However, the conversation soon turned to her long-standing connections with musicians.
The actress’ comments come after her high-profile relationships with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and singer Role Model, as well as recent reports linking her to Machine Gun Kelly.
Dakota Johnson jokes about her connection to musicians.
During the Vogue interview, Johnson discussed whether she would consider directing another music video.
The subject was particularly relevant because she previously directed Coldplay’s 2020 video for “Cry Cry Cry” while she was dating Martin.
When the conversation turned to the fact that Johnson knows many musicians, she gave a playful response about her apparent attraction to the music world.
“They like me,” she joked.
Johnson then added that she likes them too.
When asked what there was not to like, she laughed and responded with a cheeky description of musicians as difficult people.
The exchange offered some humour while also giving fans a rare glimpse into how Johnson views her history with musicians.
Dakota Johnson’s relationship history has included musicians
Johnson’s dating history has attracted considerable public attention over the years.
Her relationship with Chris Martin was one of her most prominent romances. The pair were together for years before their relationship ended.
Johnson later became linked to singer-songwriter Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury.
Recent reporting has placed the timing of their relationship in the context of Pillsbury’s 2026 album Chuck Timely & the Hourglass. In an August interview with NYLON, Pillsbury discussed dating, heartbreak and his efforts to find greater personal contentment.
The role model confirmed his connection with Johnson.
Pillsbury also spoke about Johnson in his NYLON interview.
He explained that she appears on his song “Love I You”, contributing a spoken-word section. According to Pillsbury, Johnson happened to visit the studio while the track was being made, and producer Mason Stoops suggested that she participate.
Johnson agreed and recorded her part.
Pillsbury described the collaboration as something that happened naturally rather than as a carefully planned feature.
The interview also provided context about the singer’s approach to relationships. Pillsbury said his new album explores companionship, heartbreak and his own experiences with dating.
Johnson was recently seen with Machine Gun Kelly.
Johnson’s latest dating speculation follows her reported split from Role Model.
On September 13, E! News reported that Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly were seen together during an outing in New York City. The two were photographed leaving a black SUV together.
However, being photographed together does not by itself establish the nature of their relationship.
Johnson also has not publicly confirmed a new romance with MGK in the Vogue interview. Her comments instead focused on her broader history and familiarity with musicians.
Dakota Johnson keeps her private life guarded.
Johnson’s latest comments fit with her broader approach to celebrity attention.
Rather than confirming details about her current romantic life, she chose to keep the subject light and humorous.
That distinction matters because celebrity dating reports can quickly turn into assumptions about a person’s relationship status. In Johnson’s case, the publicly confirmed information is more limited than the amount of speculation surrounding her.
Her recent Vogue profile instead focuses heavily on her career, creativity and changing personal life following the end of her long-term relationship with Martin.
What’s next for Dakota Johnson?
Beyond her personal life, Johnson continues to focus on acting and producing.
Her latest Vogue profile highlights her work through her production company, TeaTime, as well as her upcoming projects. She also stars in the thriller Verity alongside Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett.
For now, Johnson appears comfortable keeping the details of her dating life largely to herself.
Her latest musician joke may have given fans something to discuss, but it does not amount to confirmation of a particular relationship.