Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's relationship has been a rollercoaster ride, with numerous ups and downs. The 38-year-old actress is currently pregnant with her first child by the 34-year-old musician, but their on-off relationship took another turn at the end of November.

Will Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's Relationship Survive Another Bump?

Initial Meeting and Parenthood

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, a.k.a. Colson Baker, first met while making the movie "Midnight in the Switchgrass". Both are already parents; Fox has Noah (12), Bodhi (10), and Journey (8) with her ex-husband Brian Austin Green, while Kelly is dad to daughter Casie (15). Their diverse family backgrounds added an interesting dynamic to their relationship.They seemed to have a certain connection from the start, but as one source pointed out in December 2023, their relationship has "always been bumpy". They love each other, but their incompatible personalities often led to conflicts. Both are hot-headed, dramatic, and stubborn, yet when they are good together, they are great.

The Engagement and Split

The pair got engaged in January 2022, filling the air with hope for a lasting relationship. However, not long after announcing their baby on the way in November 2022, they called it quits. Reps for the stars have not responded to PEOPLE's requests for comment, but a source close to Fox says she is "devastated and very emotional" about the latest setback.She feels like she can't trust him anymore, as they have had so many issues in the past. Megan was always hopeful that they would be able to work it out, but now it seems she has given up. Another insider said that she was "blind-sided" by the split and has been "distraught" since. Nevertheless, she is trying to focus on preparing for the baby, which has become her top priority.

Previous Differences and Professional Help

Back in February 2023, the pair had differences to work through. Megan was still upset, but she was not giving up on their relationship. Kelly felt the same way. They decided to seek professional help because they wanted things to work out.During this time, Fox addressed speculation about their relationship on social media. She wrote that there had been no third party interference of any kind, including actual humans, DMs, AI bots, or succubus demons. She emphasized that she wanted the story to die and for people to leave innocent people alone.

Public Perception and Personal Insights

On the "Call Her Daddy" podcast in March, Fox shared some personal insights. She said that what she had learned from being in this relationship is that it's not for public consumption. When host Alex Cooper noted their public engagement and relationship ups and downs, Fox made this clear.She also said that MGK is what she refers to as her twin soul, and there will always be a tether to him. She couldn't be sure about the capacity of their connection, but she will always be connected to him somehow. Beyond that, she is not willing to explain further.Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.