Is Maya Hawke from Stranger Things Gay?

Despite what her stellar performance in Stranger Things would have you believe, Maya Hawke is not gay and does not have the hots for women. Her relationship onscreen received so much heat and put her personal life under a microscope, but so far, nothing has been unearthed that is is not as it should be about her love life. Moreso, a walk through her dating life shows she has ever only been in relationships with the opposite sex.

What is Maya Hawke’s Sexuality?

Trying to understand the sexuality of Maya Hawke especially when she has not indulged the media by speaking about it might be confusing for her fans. However, all factors indicate that she is straight. Going by the history of her dating life, and seeing as she has only been linked to men and never any women in real life, we can say for sure that Maya Hawke’s gay days are an onscreen thing.

Among the people who Hawke has been linked to in the past is the actor Tom Sturridge. They were reportedly an item back in 2020 when they were seen severally having dinner together and even vacationing in the Hamptons. Photos of the two relaxing at the beach in NYC and the conclusion in all corners was that they were dating. All of these notwithstanding, they never responded to the rumors, but around a year later they allegedly broke up and went their separate ways.

While the rumors abound, it is no secret that the actress is in a relationship with Spencer Barnett, a singer and dancer. He was initially a friend of her family seeing as he was a friend of her brother Levon. The first time the public got wind of their budding romance was in 2022 when they were seen out and about in Paris. Since then, they have been mum about it, but neither of them has been linked to any other person.

Therefore, it is safe to conclude that Maya Hawke is not gay. There have, however, been some rumors about her sexuality, which boils down to some of the roles she has portrayed in movies. Maya plays Robin Buckley, the first openly gay character on Stranger Things.

Is Maya Hawke Gay or Lesbian?

Having already established that Maya Hawke’s gay and lesbian activities are solely an onscreen thing, we can confidently say that she does not identify with any of those labels. The rumors about said labels began after the role she played in Do Revenge, a 2022 Netflix as well as the subsequent role in Stranger Things that made her a superstar like her father.

These two roles only made the rumors about her grow but none of that seems to disturb the actress as she has not addressed them. She is happy to live her life, focusing on her career and her loved ones. There is also the possibility that she hasn’t even heard about the rumors. She is also a supporter of the LGBT community as well.

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Maya Hawke and boyfriend, Spencer Barnett Image Source

In What Movies Has Maya Hawke Portrayed Gay Characters?

Maya Hawke has only embodied two gay roles since her career took off. The first of these characters was in the movie Do Revenge, and the second is in the TV series, Stranger Things. On both counts, she brought the characters to life in a way that made an indelible mark on the viewers. The excellent outing she had on both occasions has contributed to rumors about her sexuality.

Maya Hawke’s Gay Character in Stranger Things

In Stranger Things, Maya Hawke embodied the character of Robin Buckley, a colleague of the famous Jock Steve who we initially thought she was crushing on until it turned out that she had a thing for Tammy Thompson. She would eventually declare that she was gay first to Steve and subsequently to everyone else.

While talking about how she was able to pull off the role, Hawke said she was not outrightly told that the character was gay. She discovered it after they had started filming and was completely okay with playing an openly gay character.

Maya Hawke’s Gay Role in Do Revenge

In Do Revenge, Maya Hawke portrayed the role of Eleanor. At school, her character starts flirting with a cool skater girl named Talia. They eventually get to share a passionate kiss on a crowded sidewalk.

Though Talia and Eleanor have a falling out, they reconcile and can be seen kissing and horizontally making out in scenes during the movie credits. The whole thing was praised by Maya’s fans, who had been waiting for her Stranger Things character to get some romantic action but all to no avail.

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Eleanor (L) and Talia kissing scene in Do Revenge Image Source

Music Video for 2022 Single – ‘Thérèse’

Maya Hawke has also represented the LGBTQ community in her music. The explicit video for her 2022 single, ‘Thérèse’, features a sex orgy scene that is decidedly queer in nature. Hawke described the song as alluding to secret spaces we build to be free from a world that is often misunderstood and also spoke about how hard we have to fight to love ourselves, love our bodies, and love others.

When Did Maya Hawke Come Out as Queer?

An unconfirmed report has it that Maya Hawke came out as queer in September 2022 in an interview with Vogue. The report claimed that Maya Hawke described herself as queer and stated that she has identified as so for a long time. The report also claimed that the actress stated that the word queer feels good to her and has a lot of power even though it comes with a lot of baggage. The actress then went on to express her hope that she would use her platform to help those struggling with their identity.

These quotes sound pretty valid, but an internet search doesn’t simply turn up this so-called Vogue interview that is being referred to. Therefore, it is not out of place to say that Maya Hawke has never come out as queer. The actress/musician is undoubtedly happy to portray queer roles on screen and make music that queer people can relate to, but she has never said that she is queer. Also, it is something too important for her to joke about.

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