Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly (MGK), who got together in 2020 are known for their intense romance and dramatic dynamics. The couple have made headlines with their whirlwind romance and pᴀssionate public display of affection. Reports emerged earlier this week that Fox and Kelly called it quits on their relationship in November, a few months ahead of the birth of their first child together. The reason is alleged infidelity from MGK’s end.

However, although this news was saddening for the couple’s fans and somewhat surprising given that they’re having a baby together; it has not been particularly shocking news. In their four-year relationship, there have been reports of infidelity and breakups multiple times. However, somehow they have managed to work their way through it all. Although it can’t be said for certain, some see a possibility that the couple also manages to work it out this time, especially because they’re expecting.

It is well known that although a pᴀssionate romance, it has not always been roses and sunshine for the celebrity couple. And the recent reports call for a look back at their ups and downs through four years of sporadic togetherness.

Megan Fox and MGK: Soulmates at First Sight

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly (real name Colson Baker) met in 2020 while filming Midnight in the Switchgrᴀss. At the time, Fox had recently separated from her husband of fifteen years, Brian Austin Green, with whom she shares three children. MGK, who is a renowned actor and musician was drawn to Fox immediately. The Jennifer’s Body actress was also immediately convinced of her connection with Kelly.

In their first joint interview on Give Them Lala … With Randall, Fox said that after two days of filming, she felt there was something special between her and Kelly (via Entertainment Tonight).

I knew right away that he was what I call a twin flame. Instead of a soul mate, a twin flame is actually where a soul has ascended into a high enough level that it can be split into two different bodies at the same time. So we’re actually two halves of the same soul, I think. And I said that to him almost immediately, because I felt it right away.

Kelly, too took no time to fall for Fox. As he said in a September 2020 appearance on The Howard Stern Show (via US Weekly):

I didn’t know what [love] was until me and her made eye contact That’s when I was like,‘Whoa.’ That was my first experience with being open to love and stuff like that. I definitely wasn’t set up to believe that that’s something that could ever exist.

Bold confessions like these sparked public fascination in the relationship while cementing both Fox and Kelly’s love for one another.

High-profile appearances and engagement

Not long after the couple confirmed their relationship and were papped out and about. They were spotted going on dates and making PDA-filled red carpet appearances. Be it some award show or some music festival, the couple showed up in coordinated outfits.

After being together and seeing each other through an entire pandemic, the question of the next step, given the pᴀssion and intensity between them was natural for the couple. Speculations and discussions about marriage were becoming common in interviews and on social media.

In January 2022, MGK proposed to Fox under a Banyan tree which played a significant role in their relationship. The couple made headlines for the unconventional things in their engagement including a ring that would hurt on taking off and the symbolic act of drinking each other’s blood.

However, this happiness did not seem to last long for the couple. Come mid-2022, reports of intense fights and arguments started coming.

Early troubles and public dramas

The first major public rift happened in February 2023. Fox had unfollowed MGK on Instagram and deleted all pH๏τos of him from her page. She posted cryptic lyrics from Beyonce’s Lemonade album, which is about infidelity. After interacting with a fan who questioned if it was Kelly who cheated on her with his guitarist Sophie Lloyd, Fox replied maybe it was her who “got with Sophie“. Later, Fox deactivated her Instagram. Later reports followed that Foz was upset with her fianceé and was not speaking to him. (via Elle)

These events posed a question of their engagement. A source told People later that month:

They haven’t officially called off the engagement but Megan took her ring off. They have had issues in the past, but things seem pretty serious this time.

In March Fox attended the Vanity Fair Oscars Party by herself. She was without her ring. Many insiders reported that the couple was taking time apart and figuring things out before reconciling. The couple had to put a pause on wedding planning.

An attempt at couple’s counseling

In the following months, the reportedly former couple were trying to mend their relationship. Machine Gun Kelly was taking major steps to win Megan Fox back. Some reports highlighted Kelly’s attempts of “doing whatever he can to get her back”. The source revealed that (via Elle):

MGK has been making a huge effort and is doing everything in his power to ensure their relationship is in a good place and that Megan is happy.

However, some sources reported that despite the efforts, the relationship was still strained. To salvage their relationship, the reportedly former couple sought couple’s therapy. Working their way to trust each other again, therapy together helped them immensely.

As a result, reports emerged that the couple were back on track and had started talking about wedding planning, and a shared future again. There were even discussions of having kids together, something which Fox had previously said she was not ready for. They confirmed their reconciliation with a joint appearance at GQ‘s Men of the Year party in November. Later that month, Fox released her poetry collection and spoke to WWD about her miscarriage with Kelly, saying:

That experience was so much harder than I would’ve anticipated it to be.

The couple faced another rough patch soon afterward.

Severe trust issues in the relationship

Weeks after the couple signaled they were back together by attending the GQ party together, they were reported to have yet another big fight. However, they were still trying to make things work. A source told People at the time:

They had yet another big fight. It’s always the same thing. They have severe trust issues in the relationship. It’s been rough, but [they’re] still trying to work through it.

Some other insider reports highlighted that both Fox and Kelly’s strong personalities and immense pᴀssion for one another often got the better of them, resulting in a volatile relationship. However, a few weeks after these reports, they were pH๏τographed in Aspen, Colorado, walking around cozied up on New Year’s Eve.

Through it all, it seemed evident that neither Fox nor Kelly were willing to give up on each other.

Making it work through it all

In their wild rollercoaster journey, Kelly and Fox were on an ascend at the beginning of this year. They were striving towards being better for each other. Being in couple’s counseling was working well for the couple. A source told Entertainment Tonight:

Therapy and open communication play pivotal roles in their relationship dynamics, with the couple prioritizing constructive dialogue and personal growth. Seeking guidance from a trusted third party allows them to navigate challenges and strengthen their bond, fostering an environment where mutual understanding thrives. They like to share their thoughts and feelings in a controlled environment with a trusted third party to ensure everyone is heard. It’s also a good way for them to develop plans to ensure a healthy future as individuals and as a couple.

In an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Fox shared that the couple decided to call off their engagement. And for the first time in a while, addressed their turbulent relationship. The Till Death star said (via Elle):

I think that what I’ve learned from being in this relationship is that it’s not for public consumption,” Fox said. “So I think, as of now, I don’t have a comment on the status of the relationship, per se. What I can say is that [he] is what I refer to as being my ‘twin soul,’ and there will always be a tether to him, no matter what. I can’t say for sure what the capacity will be, but I will always be connected to him somehow. Beyond that, I’m not willing to explain.

Fox didn’t exactly clarify the situation but it certainly helped getting some explanation about her bond with MGK.

Megan Fox and MGK announce their pregnancy

In July, MGK and Jelly Roll the music video of their song Lonely Road on YouTube which featured Fox as a pregnant lady. There were scenes of Kelly caressing the baby bump; with the end credits reading: “Introducing: Baby Violet Leika.”

After so many rough patches in MGK and Megan Fox’s relationship, fans were excited by the signal that the couple was expecting but some still had doubts. All was confirmed when Fox shared a pH๏τo of her ɴuᴅᴇ body covered in black liquid on Instagram along with a positive pregnancy test with the caption: “Nothing is ever really lost. Welcome back 👼🏼❤️”

As 2024 was coming to a close, things started looking good for the couple. They were (kind of) back together and having a baby. All was well until it wasn’t.

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly’s final break-up

Following the pregnancy announcement in November, it seemed things were right. But on December 10th, TMZ reported that the couple had broken up over the Thanksgiving holiday. They were together on a trip to Vail, Colorado when Fox found upsetting material on Kelly’s phone, which made her want to leave the trip immediately.

Another source told US Weekly:

They broke up in late November. They were trying to make it work again after the pregnancy, but they are both too H๏τ-headed and fell back into their constant fighting. They can’t get on the same page, and it’s not easy for them being together.

Megan Fox and MGK’s relationship has always captivated audiences with its intensity. The cheating allegations remain unconfirmed by both celebrities, and their history of navigating similar challenges suggests that this breakup might not be the end for Fox and Kelly. One thing is certain: With them “drinking each other’s blood” and some other bizarre rituals, they have left an indelible mark on pop culture.