Maya Hawke Shares Joy of Married Life with Musician Husband

Stranger Things actress opens up about her recent Valentine's Day wedding to longtime friend Christian Lee Hutson.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:04pm by Ben Kaplan

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Just under one month after tying the knot with musician Christian Lee Hutson on Valentine's Day, Stranger Things star Maya Hawke is opening up about the joys of married life. The couple, who have kept their relationship largely out of the spotlight, said they are "absolutely fantastic" and "very, very lucky" to have found each other. Hawke, who collaborated with Hutson on her 2024 album Chaos Angel, called him her "best friend" and someone she can "tell anything to."

Why it matters

Hawke and Hutson's low-key relationship and wedding highlight a growing trend of celebrities opting for more private, intimate ceremonies rather than high-profile affairs. Their decision to marry a longtime friend also reflects the value many young people are placing on building partnerships with someone who truly knows them.

The details

For their Valentine's Day wedding in New York City, Hawke wore a white ball gown with a lace veil and feathery coat, while Hutson opted for a classic tuxedo. In attendance were Hawke's famous parents, Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, as well as several of her Stranger Things co-stars. Prior to the nuptials, the couple had only briefly confirmed their engagement when an interviewer referred to Hawke as Hutson's fiancée in 2025.

  • Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson tied the knot on Valentine's Day 2026.
  • The couple had been dating since collaborating on Hawke's 2024 album Chaos Angel.

The players

Maya Hawke

An American actress known for her role in the Netflix series Stranger Things.

Christian Lee Hutson

A musician who collaborated with Hawke on her 2024 album Chaos Angel and is now her husband.

Uma Thurman

Hawke's mother, an acclaimed actress.

Ethan Hawke

Hawke's father, an acclaimed actor and director.

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What they’re saying

“I'm a very, very lucky person who's very happy right now. And yeah, couldn't be more grateful.”

— Maya Hawke (People)

“I feel so lucky to have found my best friend and to have someone I can tell anything to.”

— Maya Hawke (Page Six)

“To feel seen in that way, to feel like someone you're falling in love with can help you work on a song about a time you were in love with somebody else, it's pretty freaking awesome.”

— Maya Hawke (The Zach Sang Show)

The takeaway

Hawke and Hutson's private wedding and emphasis on their friendship-turned-romance highlights a shift towards more intimate, values-driven celebrity partnerships, moving away from the highly publicized affairs of the past.