'Stranger Things' star Noah Schnapp shares heartfelt relationship update with fans

Published: Apr 02 2026

Noah Schnapp, the actor known for his role as Will Byers in Netflix's hit series "Stranger Things," has confirmed that he is in a relationship years after coming out as gay. The 21-year-old star revealed his relationship status on social media, and the announcement was made even more special as it marked their one-month anniversary.

On Wednesday, Noah took to his Instagram Stories to make things official with his new boyfriend. The image featured the "The Peanuts Movie" star with his arm wrapped around the back of his new boyfriend, a cute photo that accompanied the caption: "One month of us."

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For those who may not be aware, Noah publicly came out as gay in January 2023. At the time, the Netflix star posted a clip on TikTok in which he explained that he had been scared to come out for 18 years and was surprised when his friends and family simply said, "We know." He also lip-synced to an audio clip saying, "You know what it never was? That's serious. It was never that serious. Quite frankly, it will never be that serious."

The announcement was a sweet reminder of the actor's bravery and authenticity, and it's clear that he is enjoying every moment of his new relationship.

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