Maya Hawke's Love Life Explored: Her Past Relationships Before Marrying Christian Lee Hutson

Maya Hawke married singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson on 14 February 2026 in a surprising yet intimate ceremony surrounded by her family, friends and a lot of familiar faces from Stranger Things.

Held at St. George's Episcopal Church in New York City, the wedding drew about 50 guests, including her parents, Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman.

While congratulations poured in for the newlyweds, it also brought focus on Maya Hawke's love life that has largely unfolded out of view — brief, low-drama relationships that rarely came with confirmation, and almost never with commentary.

Early Dating Rumours With Gus Wenner

In 2019, as Hawke's profile rose following her breakout on Stranger Things, she was linked to Gus Wenner, the head of Rolling Stone. The two were spotted together in New York, but neither publicly addressed the relationship.

Reports described it as a quiet, short-lived romance. There were no joint appearances or red carpet debuts, and by the end of that year, the speculation had faded. Hawke, then in her early 20s, was balancing acting work with her first forays into music.

She has never spoken directly about Wenner, consistent with her tendency to avoid discussing past partners. Meanwhile, Wenner is currently in a relationship with actress Elle Fanning.

A 'Pandemic' Relationship With Tom Sturridge

Hawke's most high-profile relationship began in 2020, when she was photographed walking hand in hand in the Hamptons with British actor Tom Sturridge. The images, published by outlets including People, confirmed that they were dating.

The relationship unfolded during the height of the pandemic, with the pair frequently spotted in New York. At the time, Hawke was 22, and Sturridge was in his mid-30s — an age gap that drew some commentary online, though neither addressed it publicly.

They dated for roughly two years. By early 2022, multiple outlets reported they had split, describing the breakup as amicable and attributing it to busy schedules.

Hawke later told People, in a broader conversation about relationships, that breakups don't have to be 'acrimonious,' a remark many interpreted as reflecting her own experience.

A Brief Musical Connection With Spencer Barnett

Not long after, Hawke was photographed kissing musician Spencer Barnett on Valentine's Day 2022. The images, widely circulated on social media, marked the start of another creative-circle romance.

The two were occasionally seen together throughout 2022, but, again, neither confirmed details publicly. By early 2023, the sightings had stopped. Reports described the relationship as casual and short-lived.

Throughout, Hawke remained focused on her dual career — acting in films and releasing music, including her 2024 album Chaos Angel.

Dating a Friend

According to reports, Hawke first met Hutson through music connections in 2018. For years, they were collaborators and friends before their relationship turned romantic in late 2023. They co-wrote songs, toured in overlapping circles and spoke warmly about each other's artistry in interviews.

In a 2024 appearance on The Zach Sang Show, Hawke said dating a friend was 'the best,' explaining that it meant being seen as a full person rather than an idea. She also told Variety that Hutson had helped her grow more confident as a musician.

They made their red carpet debut as a couple in 2024. Less than two years later, they were married.

Furthermore, Hawke's romantic life has been low-key from the beginning, ending quietly and, by most accounts, without public fallout.