All About Minka Kelly's Boyfriend, Imagine Dragons Frontman Dan Reynolds

Further proving that Hollywood really is a small world, we're pleased to report that actress Minka Kelly is dating Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds. Surprised? While you might not have known this pop culture fun fact, the two have actually been together since 2022. After being set up by a mutual friend, this famous couple has kept a low profile over the years. (If you're looking for evidence of their romance on social media, you won't find it on her Instagram page.) If you are, however, watching Netflix's Ransom Canyon, in which Kelly stars alongside Josh Duhamel, you may have noticed that her boyfriend makes a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo.

It's one of the most public milestones for this pair—but if you're curious to know more, you've come to the right place. Here, we break down everything to know about Minka Kelly and her boyfriend, including how he helped her prepare for her latest on-screen role.

At a glance:

• Minka Kelly is dating Dan Reynolds, the frontman of Imagine Dragons.
• Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds met through a mutual friend and began dating in 2022.
• Dan Reynolds makes a cameo appearance alongside Minka Kelly in the 2025 Netflix Western drama Ransom Canyon.

In this article

• Who is Minka Kelly's Boyfriend, Dan Reynolds?
• How Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds Met
• Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds' Relationship Timeline

Who is Minka Kelly's Boyfriend, Dan Reynolds?

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Minka Kelly is dating Dan Reynolds, the lead vocalist of Imagine Dragons. The singer and songwriter was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and attended Brigham Young University, where he studied communications, marketing and music. He formed Imagine Dragons in 2008 alongside drummer Andrew Tolman. The Grammy-award winning group has released chart-topping songs like "Radioactive," "Believer," and "Thunder." In 2014, Reynolds was the recipient of the Songwriters Hall of Fame Hal David Starlight Award.

How Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds Met

Minka Kelly and her boyfriend Dan Reynolds were introduced by a mutual friend in 2022. Kelly was working in the United Kingdom at the time, so they talked over the phone for a month before meeting in person. During their early days together, they bonded by sharing their favorite books and song lyrics, thus helping to deepen their connection.

Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds' Relationship Timeline

Although they're notoriously private, we can piece together a relationship timeline for Minka Kelly and her boyfriend, Dan Reynolds. Look back on their love story here.

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November 2022: Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds Spark Relationship Rumors

Whispers of a Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds relationship began in November 2022, when cameras captured the pair enjoying a five-hour (yes, five-hour!) dinner date in Los Angeles.

February 2024: Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds Attend the Super Bowl

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Two years later, Kelly and Reynold were spotted in the stands of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple sat next to celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay to watch Patrick Mahomes lead the Kansas City Chiefs to victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

July 2024: Dan Reynolds Opens Up About His Relationship With Minka Kelly

Dan Reynolds confirmed his relationship with Minka Kelly while chatting with People in July 2024. He revealed that they began talking over the phone when she was working in the United Kingdom, and that they originally bonded over their love of writing. "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?'" he told the outlet, adding that she shared early excerpts from her memoir Tell Me Everything. "She was very scared for me to read the book because we hadn't met, just as much as I was scared for her to hear a song that I'd written."

That early vulnerability helped deepen their connection, especially while they were on separate continents. "But we shared it and then it ended up being a really beautiful thing and brought us a lot closer. I think it helped us both kind of understand each other on a deeper level quite quickly," he said. "It was a really strange and awesome way to meet someone because I was hearing all her life stories from youth to now, and she had a really hard, colorful, beautiful life. Getting to read it all before you even meet somebody...I've never had that kind of introduction to someone."

April 2025: Minka Kelly Shares How Dan Reynolds Helped Her Prepare for Ransom Canyon

During an April 2025 appearance on Today with Jenna & Friends, Minka Kelly shared how her boyfriend helped her prepare to play the piano in Netflix's Western drama Ransom Canyon. "He helped me a lot," she said. "Because at home he'd help me translate—I can't read music—so he would show me how it's done."

In a separate interview with People, Kelly opened up about how one of his casual set visits landed him a cameo appearance in the series. "He came to visit and everyone, all the producers and writers, just naturally fell in love with him, like you do," she said. "It's easy to love Dan. They just asked one day, 'Do you think he'd play this character?' And I just was like, 'Let me ask him. And he was such a good sport and down to play."