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
- Met on Stranger Things set in 2016 (Elle, a leading lifestyle magazine)
- Dating since 2016 (Elle, a leading lifestyle magazine)
- Public debut in 2017 (Elle, a leading lifestyle magazine)
- Lived together in New York from 2020 (Elle, a leading lifestyle magazine)
- 2025 breakup rumors (Elle, a leading lifestyle magazine)
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.