The cast of Stranger Things has grown closer and matured significantly since the Netflix series premiered in 2016. While many stars portray romantic pairings on screen, their real-life relationships do not always mirror these fictional connections.
Millie Bobby Brown’s romantic life has drawn considerable social media attention since her rise to fame with the show. Appearing on "The Guilty Feminist" podcast in April 2022, Brown discussed how her public image evolved after turning 18.
She shared the challenges of entering adulthood, forming relationships, and fitting in, all while trying to find herself. Brown noted the added pressure of doing so in the public eye, describing it as "overwhelming."
Brown began dating Jake Bongiovi in 2021. The couple announced their engagement via Instagram in April 2023.
Sadie Sink’s dating life also garnered interest after she starred in Taylor Swift’s All Too Well short film, released in November 2021. The actress was photographed with Patrick Alwyn, the younger brother of Swift’s then-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn.
On Stranger Things, Sink’s character Max shared her first kiss with co-star Caleb McLaughlin’s character, Lucas. This romantic moment occurred at the Snow Ball dance in the second season finale.
Despite their on-screen romance, Sink and McLaughlin remain close friends. However, sparks did fly for other co-stars behind the scenes.
Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton, who portray on-screen couple Nancy Wheeler and Jonathan Byers, sparked dating rumors in 2016. They confirmed their relationship more than a year later.
In 2018, Dyer spoke to Us Weekly about Heaton, jokingly saying he "doesn’t mess up our scenes too much." The couple remains together but keeps details of their relationship private.