Dakota Johnson Stuns in Braless Gown at VMAs Amid Machine Gun Kelly Rumors
The actress presented an award and debuted a music video featuring her beau, while breaking silence on dating musicians.
Dakota Johnson made a notable appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, presenting the inaugural Artist Director Award to Taylor Swift and opting for a daring, braless look under a sheer sequined gown.
The 36-year-old actress's choice of a nude, faintly translucent sequined gown drew attention, accentuating her physique with a simple diamond necklace. The appearance comes amid growing rumors of a romance between Johnson and musician Machine Gun Kelly.
Swift, who directed 18 of her own music videos, used the occasion to debut a new clip for her single "Patient Zero," which features both Johnson and Colin Farrell. This marks Swift's 31st VMA win, setting a new record for the most awards in the ceremony's history, surpassing Beyoncé.
Romance rumors involving Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly intensified after they were reportedly seen entering a New York apartment owned by Swift. Kelly, born Colson Baker, is said to have first met Johnson at Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce in July.
Johnson, the daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, recently commented on her relationships with musicians in a Vogue interview, stating, "They like me. I don’t know what to say. And I like them." She added, with a laugh, "A lot! A lot. Tricky motherf***ers."
Johnson's past relationships include a six-year tenure with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and a prior involvement with Matthew Hitt, the lead singer of Drowners. Machine Gun Kelly has two daughters from previous relationships. He and Megan Fox ended their on-off relationship in November 2024.
