Inside the Heartfelt Romance of Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds: A Deep Dive into the Love Story of the Ransom Canyon Star and the Imagine Dragons Frontman

Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds share an unconventional beginning to their relationship. The actress, known for her role in Ransom Canyon, and the lead singer of Imagine Dragons were introduced by a mutual friend. They spent a month talking on the phone prior to meeting in person, bonding over personal excerpts from books and song lyrics.
In July 2024, Reynolds expressed his happiness in the relationship, attributing their success to the support of “really great therapists.” He noted, “After about a month we met in person, and ever since then, we’ve been attached at the hip. Minka and I are in a really happy, healthy relationship.”
Reynolds was previously married to singer Aja Volkman, while Kelly had been linked to Trevor Noah. The couple was first spotted dining together in Los Angeles in the fall of 2022. Although they display affection in public and attend events together, they prefer to keep the intricacies of their romance private.
Here’s everything to know about Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds’ relationship.
They were first linked in 2022
Rumors of Kelly and Reynolds’ romance began when they were spotted together in Los Angeles in November 2022. They shared a lengthy dinner at Cafe Stella and were photographed departing together in a black SUV.
Shortly after, they confirmed their relationship with another public outing, where they were seen holding hands during a walk.
Kelly and Reynolds met through a mutual friend
Reynolds explained in a July 2024 interview that after they were introduced through a mutual friend, they communicated for a month by phone while Kelly was in the United Kingdom. During this time, they deepened their connection through creative exchanges. The “Radioactive” singer sent her songs from his band’s album Loom, and she shared excerpts from her memoir, Tell Me Everything: A Memoir.
He recalled, “She’s like, ‘Well, if you’re going to share your art, I can share something with you, but it’s very vulnerable for me. Do you want to do this or not?’” Both were apprehensive but ultimately found this creative exchange brought them closer together. “It was a really strange and awesome way to meet someone because I was hearing all her life stories from youth to now,” he remarked.
They’ve attended a few public events together
While Kelly and Reynolds generally maintain a low profile regarding their relationship, the actress has kept her comments about Reynolds to a minimum and only shares photos that feature him from behind on her Instagram account.
Nevertheless, they do not hesitate to showcase affection during public outings, including a spa date in June 2023 and a Pilates class in November 2024.