Love was in the air this Valentine’s Day as Maya Hawke, best known for her role in Stranger Things, surprised fans by tying the knot with singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson in a private yet star-studded ceremony.
The 27-year-old actress married her longtime partner, 35-year-old Hutson, in a romantic celebration attended by close family members and several of her Stranger Things castmates. Among the distinguished guests were Hawke’s famous parents, Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, who showed their support on their daughter’s big day.
Several co-stars from the hit Netflix series Stranger Things were also in attendance, including Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, and Joe Keery. The gathering made for a heartwarming reunion of the cast, who have shared years of success together on the popular series.
For the ceremony, Hawke stunned in a classic white wedding gown paired with an oversized feathery winter coat, adding a chic seasonal touch to her bridal look. Hutson complemented her elegance in a timeless black tuxedo. Uma Thurman looked graceful in a light blue gown, while Ethan Hawke kept it classic in an all-black ensemble. Hawke’s brother, Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke, was also present to celebrate the joyous occasion.
The couple’s love story began years ago when they met while collaborating on music. Hutson, who toured with Phoebe Bridgers between 2022 and 2023, later contributed to Hawke’s 2024 album Chaos Angel. Their creative partnership soon blossomed into romance.
In February 2024, Hutson publicly expressed admiration for Hawke’s music in a Valentine’s Day social media post celebrating the release of her album. The affectionate post hinted at their growing closeness. By 2025, Hutson confirmed in an interview that Hawke was his fiancée while discussing his album Paradise Pop. 10. Around the same time, Hawke was seen wearing a diamond ring in Manhattan, sparking engagement rumors that were later confirmed.
The pair made their red carpet debut in April 2025 at the opening of John Proctor Is the Villain, showing support for Sadie Sink’s theatrical performance. Their joint appearance solidified their status as one of Hollywood’s most low-key yet admired couples.
Hawke has previously spoken openly about her relationship, encouraging people to build romantic connections with friends. In an interview on the Zach Sang Show in July 2024, she shared heartfelt advice about dating someone who truly knows and understands you, emphasizing the importance of emotional connection and authenticity.
Maya Hawke began her career in fashion with campaigns for AllSaints and Calvin Klein in 2016 before transitioning into acting with the 2017 miniseries Little Women. She later worked with acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino, but it was her portrayal of Robin Buckley in Stranger Things that cemented her breakout status. With the series recently concluding, Hawke is set to appear in the upcoming prequel film The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, making 2026 an especially milestone year for her.
The Valentine’s Day wedding marks a beautiful new chapter for Hawke and Hutson, blending their shared love for music, art, and storytelling into a lifelong partnership.
