How Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton Fell in Love Off Camera

From Hawkins to Hollywood, Their Love Story Is Straight Out of a Rom-Com

If you’re a Stranger Things fan, get ready for some serious real-life romance feels—because Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton, who play Nancy Wheeler and Jonathan Byers, are not just a couple on screen… they’re totally in love off screen too!

With Stranger Things Season 5 finally here and the people of Hawkins gearing up for one last supernatural battle, fans are feeling all the emotions. And while the final season has everyone talking, the cast’s personal lives—especially Natalia and Charlie’s relationship—are stealing just as much attention.

Yes, Nancy and Jonathan Are a Couple in Real Life Too!

On the show, Nancy’s love life has been a roller-coaster. She first dates Steve Harrington (played by Joe Keery), but after a dramatic love triangle, she chooses Jonathan. And guess what? That same love story happened in real life too!

Natalia and Charlie met on the set of Stranger Things Season 1 back in 2015, and sparks flew almost instantly. Even the show’s creator Matt Duffer later revealed that their chemistry was obvious right from the very first read-through. Soon, fans started spotting them hanging out, traveling together, and getting extra close behind the scenes.

When Did They Make It Official?

The couple went public in 2017 at the Fashion Awards in London, where they walked the red carpet together—and basically broke the internet. Since then, they’ve kept their romance extremely low-key. No big PDA, no constant public appearances, just quiet love.

Because they stayed so private, rumors of a breakup started floating around in recent years. But at the Stranger Things final season premiere, Natalia and Charlie arrived together on the red carpet and instantly shut down all the speculation. Yep—they’re still very much together and going strong.

Why Fans Love Their Relationship So Much

In a rare interview, Natalia once shared how comforting it is to date someone from the same industry. She explained that having Charlie by her side helps her deal with stress, doubts, and pressure because they truly understand each other’s journey.

And honestly? That just makes their relationship even sweeter.

After almost a decade together, Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton are still one of the most loved and private couples to come out of the Stranger Things universe—proving that sometimes, the best love stories really do start on set.