Stranger Things cast relationships: Inside their real-life romances

The Stranger Things cast has been keeping us hooked on-screen for years with their incredible performances, but the drama doesn’t stop when the cameras turn off. Behind the scenes, the actors’ lives are just as captivating.

In this article, we’re diving deep into the Stranger Things cast’s real-life love lives, exploring every love story that has unfolded away from Hawkins. From the actors who have quietly kept their relationship statuses private to those whose romances have played out publicly for all to see, here's the full scoop on everything you need to know about your favorite Hawkins heroes and villains.

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi

Millie Bobby Brown is known for playing Eleven/Jane in Stranger Things. Off-screen, her personal life has also made headlines, especially her relationship with model and actor Jake Bongiovi. The pair began dating in 2021, got engaged in April 2023, and tied the knot in a private ceremony in May 2024.

Since then, they’ve been building a life together in Georgia, recently welcoming an adopted baby girl into their family, with Millie’s close friend and Stranger Things co-star Noah Schnapp serving as the baby’s godfather.

Gaten Matarazzo and Elizabeth Yu

Gaten Matarazzo is recognized for portraying the role of Dustin Henderson in Stranger Things. In his personal life, he has been in a long-term relationship with fellow actor Elizabeth Yu, best known for playing Princess Azula in the live-action series adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix.

The couple has been together since 2018 and continues to support each other’s careers while keeping their relationship relatively private, making them one of the more stable and admired pairings among the Stranger Things cast.

Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton

Nancy Dyer and Charlie Heaton are known for playing Nancy Wheeler and Jonathan Byers in the hit sci-fi series. Not only do they share incredible on-screen chemistry and date on the show, but they're also dating in real life.

They met on the set of Stranger Things, and rumors swirled in 2016 that they were dating. However, they wouldn't make their red carpet debut as a couple until December 2017. Overall, they pretty much keep their relationship private, rarely sharing intimate details with the public or on social media.

Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson

Stranger Things fans know Maya Hawke as the quick-witted and charismatic Robin Buckley, who quickly became a fan favorite after joining the sci-fi show in its third season. Beyond her professional life, fans are equally fascinated by Hawke's personal life, especially her rumored romance with singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson.

They have reportedly been dating for almost four years, and Hutson has even worked together on two of Hawke's albums. They aren't a couple who constantly flaunt their relationship on social media or in the press, preferring to keep their romance largely private.

Winona Ryder and Scott Mackinlay Hahn

What would Stranger Things be without Winona Ryder? Ryder is best known for portraying the role of Joyce Byers, Jonathan and Will's fiercely protective mother, who will stop at nothing to keep her children safe.

She has had her fair share of high-profile relationships over the years, but as of 2025, she's currently dating fashion designer Scott Mackinlay Hahn. They've been together since 2011. However, Ryder has mentioned in a previous interview that she's unsure if she'll ever get married.

Jamie Campbell Bower and Elena Taber

Jamie Campbell Bower is known for playing Stranger Things' biggest and baddest villain, Vecna/Henry/One. He is currently in a relationship with 29-year-old model and YouTuber Elena Taber. Rumors about their relationship first surfaced in April 2025, when the paparazzi spotted them spending time together in London.

They recently attended the Stranger Things 5 premiere together in London as well as the 2025 ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards. Additionally, Bower was previously in a relationship with talent manager Jess Moloney.

More Stranger Things cast members' relationship statuses

• Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler) - Wolfhard is purposely single. He told Variety in August 2025 that he doesn't feel like dating right now because of his busy schedule. He said, "The rate that I’m traveling all the time and working and stuff, I just feel like it’s not the time to do that."
• Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair) - Lucas and Max shippers prepare to be let down. McLaughlin and Sadie Sink are not dating in real life. They are simply good friends and co-stars. In fact, McLaughlin is believed to be single. Back in January 2024, he told Cosmopolitanthat he didn't have a girlfriend and that it's hard to maintain a romantic relationship at this point in his life.
• Noah Schnapp (Will Byers) - Schnapp has kept his relationship status private since the very beginning, even after publicly coming out as gay in a TikTok post in January 2023. However, he's believed to be single.
• Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield) - Sink is another cast member who has kept a relatively low profile when it comes to her romantic life. Despite intense fan speculation and countless rumors over the years, she hasn’t publicly confirmed any relationships. As of 2025, she appears to be single.
• Joe Keery (Steve Harrington) - Keery also appears to be single as of 2025. He was previously rumored to be dating actress Chase Sui Wonders, but neither ever confirmed. The only publicly confirmed relationship Keery has had was with actress Maika Monroe.
• David Harbour (Jim Hopper) - Harbour is rumored to be dating 27-year-old model Ellie Beers Fallon. In February 2025, they were spotted by paparazzi together in Georgia. There are also recent rumors that Harbour might have rekindled things with the woman with whom he cheated on his estranged wife, Lily Allen, with. The woman's name is Natalie Tippett. Harbour previously got married to Allen in 2020 before news broke of their separation in February 2025.

Stranger Things 5 is available to stream on Netflix.