You know them as Nancy and Jonathan, the unlikely couple fighting demogorgons and small-town gossip. Off-screen, Charlie Heaton and Natalia Dyer have built a real-life romance that has quietly fascinated fans since they met on set.

Years together: 9 (since 2016) · Age difference: 1 year (Charlie older) · Met: On set of Stranger Things (2016) · Children together: None · Charlie’s previous child: Son Akio (born 2014) · Current relationship status: Unconfirmed breakup rumors (2025)

Quick snapshot

1Relationship Timeline
2Personal Details
  • Charlie Heaton: born Feb 6, 1994 (British)
  • Natalia Dyer: born Jan 13, 1995 (American)
  • Age difference: 1 year
  • Both actors
3Family
  • Charlie has a son (Akio, b. 2014) with Akiko Matsuura
  • No children together
  • Not married
4Recent Rumors
  • DeuxMoi reported silent split in June 2025
  • Natalia Dyer unfollowed Charlie on Instagram?
  • Neither has publicly confirmed or denied

9 key facts, one pattern: the public record shows a consistent relationship with documented public appearances, but the most recent reports introduce uncertainty.

George Thompson
George ThompsonStaff Writer

George Thompson is Senior Reporter at UrbanMixr.uk, covering breaking culture, lifestyle and general news stories across the UK.