Is maya hawke gay

The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is beginning to unravel and actor Maya Hawke is returning to the Netflix show as lesbian character Robin Buckley.

The 27-year-old, daughter of Hollywood actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, joined the show in the third season.

Popcorn is optional, but judgment is mandatory when it comes to Robin Buckley. In real life, she has only been seen dating men.

People are naturally curious about Maya’s relationship status and here is a lowdown on what we’ve gathered so far. 

Who has Maya Hawke dated thus far?

Prior to 2017, Maya’s romantic relationships have pretty much been under the radar.

On the Zach Sang Show, she said working with Hutson was “awesome”.

“I mean, I cannot recommend highly enough dating your friends. She got her start as a professional actress at age 19, playing Jo March in the TV mini-series adaption of Little Women.

Is Maya Hawke Hollywood royalty?

Watching her star rise, people wonder where she got the looks and talent from.

It is worth mentioning that Maya Hawke is a product of two Hollywood A-listers in the ‘90s, Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman. 

The slim, blue-eyed actress-singer first appeared as a model for brands like Calvin Klein and All Saints; she did editorial shoots for Vogue as well. They know you, and as a human being who has dated other people.

They really know you as a person who has feelings … not just a piece of paper for them to project their image of perfect girlfriend onto.”

How did Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson meet?

In February 2022, the pair were romantically linked by the Daily Mail. These album releases were co-produced by Phoebe Bridgers.

As well as releasing his own music, Hutson has co-written for Samia, Marshall Vore, Whitmer Thomas, Conor Oberst and Ethan Gruska.

Furthermore, Hutson has also worked with his girlfriend, Hawke, on two of her albums. 

In a 2021 chat with Margaret Qualley for Interview Magazine, Hawke discussed working on her first album, Moss, and collaborating with Hutson.

“Christian Lee Hutson, who is an unbelievable writer, got involved,” she shared.

Gus Wenner is older than her by about 8 years, while Tom Sturridge and Maya Hawke have a 13-year age gap.

Who is Maya Hawke dating now?

Lately, she’s again rumored to be dating fellow musician, Spencer Barnett.

Will Byers, portrayed by Noah Schnapp, officially came out in the show’s season 4, a journey further explored in season 5 through heartfelt dialogues with Robin about closeted life in the 80s.

Characters like Vickie Dunne, a bisexual addition, and narrative fan-favorites Barb Holland and Eddie Munson, reinforce Hawkins as a space where identity, subtext, and community embrace coalesce into storytelling gold.

Noah Schnapp’s real-life journey echoes his character’s struggles.

But who is he? Then, they collaborated on Hawke’s album and the same outlet published photos of the pair kissing, seemingly confirming the romance.

On their own time, Hawke and Huston have made their relationship Instagram official, each posting several images of the other on their own accounts.

Though the couple are very private, they have made a few public outings.

The creative decision to make Robin gay in season 3 came from collaboration and a desire for authenticity, not biographical inspiration.

As of late 2025, Hawke is romantically linked to musician Christian Lee Hutson. The two were first spotted in the Hamptons walking barefoot while going to the beach.

Their bond is as creative as it is romantic, with Hutson co-producing Hawke’s albums 'Moss' and 'Chaos Angel.' Before this, Hawke had been linked to Tom Sturridge and Spencer Barnett, but she has maintained a boundary between private life and public intrigue.

While her love life sparks gentle curiosity, Stranger Things’ Hawkins is a vortex for queer storytelling, giving Robin’s world and the audience a deeper reflection.

Stranger Things expands queer stories beyond Maya Hawke's Robin Buckley

Beyond Robin, Stranger Things has emerged as a platform for diverse queer representation.

The two were introduced by Maya’s brother Levan Hawke and have kept their relationship under wraps. Music has been a staple in Spencer’s life and now that he’s finally gaining some traction, he’s leaning towards mix-genres of indie, rock, and pop, which is called psychedelic pop.

How old is Maya Hawke?

Born on July 8, 1998, Maya Hawke’s age as of 2022 would be 24 years old.

Spencer and Maya have a 4-year age difference. 

Spencer Barnett is the son of ex-Manhattan district attorney Sloan Barnett and Shaklee Corporation’s Roger Barnett.

Fans debate every quip, every look, and every Scoops Ahoy moment like it holds the secrets of the universe. But fast forward to 2019, and the spotlight has been on her and Rolling Stone CEO and President, Gus Wenner.

He credits portraying Will Byers as pivotal for his self-acceptance.

As of late 2025, he maintains privacy about romantic involvements while nurturing close, platonic bonds with co-stars such as Millie Bobby Brown, whose daughter he is godfather to, intertwining life and narrative in unexpected ways.

What are your thoughts on Maya Hawke’s identity and Stranger Things’ LGBTQ+ impact?

The couple officially appeared together at Broadway’s John Proctor Is the Villain in April 2025, though their friendship stretches back to 2023.