Machine Gun Kelly, also known as Colson Baker, put an end to ongoing Sydney Sweeney dating rumors during a recent television interview on Sunday, August 10. The 35-year-old musician responded directly to questions about his relationship with the actress while appearing on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, providing a humorous and candid reaction to months of speculation.
Humorous Reaction to Viewer’s Question
During the show, host Andy Cohen read a query from viewer Kyle P asking about the nature of MGK’s relationship with the Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney. Baker’s quick-witted reply caused laughter in the audience as he said,
“Kyle P, shut up, dude,”
while looking into the camera and shaking his head. This blunt dismissal effectively put a stop to the swirling rumors.
The dating rumors initially sparked in May after photos emerged showing MGK and Sweeney together at the Palm Tree Beach Club’s grand opening in Las Vegas. Images published by Page Six captured the duo hugging, which quickly gained traction on social media and fueled fan conversations.
In the same month, MGK posted a group photo on Instagram featuring himself and Sweeney flashing peace signs alongside Patrick Schwarzenegger and Hollywood hairstylist Glen Oropeza, clarifying that the outing was simply a friendly gathering rather than a romantic affair.
Background of Their Professional Relationship and Personal Situations
The connection between MGK and Sweeney is rooted in a longstanding professional partnership that began with the 2019 movie Big Time Adolescence, where both shared the screen with Pete Davidson, a close friend of MGK. Sydney Sweeney also appeared in Baker’s 2021 directorial debut, Downfalls High, highlighting their continued collaboration over the years.
Both are currently single; MGK ended his relationship with Megan Fox in December 2024, while Sweeney called off her engagement to Jonathan Davino earlier this year. In May, Sweeney spoke with The Times about embracing her single life, stating she is “loving it” after the split.
Meanwhile, Baker is focused on his music career and his role as a father. He recently welcomed a daughter, Saga, with Fox in March and is also father to 16-year-old Casie from a former relationship. Reflecting on fatherhood in an interview with People, MGK said it
“recharges your will-to-live battery and recertifies your you-have-a-purpose-here sticker.”
Current Projects and Future Plans for Both Stars
MGK has been busy promoting his latest album, Lost Americana, released on August 8. Sydney Sweeney continues her film work, currently filming The Housemaid and preparing for the premiere of Christy at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival. Their active professional lives suggest that their focus remains on career advancement rather than rumored romantic connections.
