Fans have been obsessed with Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly(real name Colson Baker) ever since they got together, which is the most intense public relationship fans have tracked in some time. From costars to a couple, their relationship has had sparks and dramas along the way.
Meeting on Set: March 2020
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly met on the set of “Midnight in the Switchgrass” in March 2020. The two bonded instantly, with Fox later referring to their relationship as a “twin flame.” At the time, Fox was married to actor Brian Austin Green, although they had already amicably separated in 2019.
Public Debut and Music Collaboration: May 2020
Rumors of their romance were sparked back in May 2020 when Fox starred in Machine Gun Kelly’s ‘Bloody Valentine’ video. In the clip, their chemistry was palpable & fans speculated about their bond off-screen. Then, news broke about Fox and Green separating, with the latter confirming the split on his podcast.
Instagram Official: July 2020
Machine Gun Kelly was the first to post about their relationship on Instagram in July 2020, sharing a black-and-white mirror selfie with Fox captioned: “Waited for eternity to find you again.” In August, Fox returned the favor with an Instagram post referring to Kelly as “Achingly Beautiful Boy” and declaring, “My heart is yours.”
Red Carpet Debut: November 2020
At the 2020 American Music Awards, which were held in November, the couple made their first red carpet-appearance together. Fox introduced Kelly’s performance, and fans noticed a new tattoo on Kelly’s collarbone that read: “El pistolero,” the Spanish translation for “the gunman,” which fans believe is in tribute to Kelly.
Engagement Announcement: January 2022
Fox announced their engagement by posting to Instagram on January 12, 2022. In a video of the proposal she posted on Instagram, they “drank each other’s blood” to celebrate. Kelly created an innovative engagement ring adorned with thorns, meaning that “love is a pain.”
Challenges and Miscarriage: 2023
The couple experienced difficulties in early 2023, including allegations of cheating. To allay those rumors, Fox said there was “no third-party interference.” But Fox eventually opened up about losing a pregnancy that hit them hard as a couple.
Engagement Called Off: March 2024
Fox confirmed that she had broken off their engagement in March 2024. However, the couple frequently stayed close, often spending time together and openly declaring their love for one another.
Pregnancy Announcement: November 2024
Fox revealed she was pregnant with the couple’s first child in November 2024. Posting a picture of herself holding her baby bump on Instagram, she said: “So excited to meet our newest addition!!!”. This news followed their heartbreaking previous miscarriage, making this a promising new page in their story.
Megan Fox has seemingly decided to take a break from her relationship with Machine Gun Kelly, following a series of intense romantic moments, dramatic Instagram posts, and recurring private struggles. Their on-off romance as couples following the end of costars is one for the ages.