Why Did Maya Hawke Breakup With Rumoured Ex-BF, Spencer Barnett, Before Marrying Husband, Christian?

Maya Hawke's relationship history explored as she walks down the aisle with her husband, Christian Lee Hutson.

By Peuli Bakshi Last Updated: Feb 16, 2026 | 10:52:39 IST

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Stranger Things fame, Maya Hawke is now a married woman! She tied the knot with musician, Christian Lee Hutson in a surprise ceremony in New York City on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2026. The intimate wedding was held at St. George's Episcopal Church in Manhattan. The event garnered significant media attention for being a star-studded affair that became an unofficial Stranger Things reunion. Maya's co-stars, Joe Keery, Natalia Dyer, Sadie Sink, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Charlie Heaton were all spotted celebrating with the couple.

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Maya Hawke's famous parents, Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, were both in attendance, and her father notably walked her down the aisle. Maya's brother, Marty Supreme star, Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke, along with friends Kathryn Newton, Sam Nivola, and Iris Apatow, also attended the nuptials. As Maya's stunning wedding pics, featuring her in a sleeveless white gown and a feathery jacket, went viral, her past relationships came back into focus. Here's all about Spencer Barnett, her alleged last ex-boyfriend before marriage, and other link-ups.

Who is Spencer Barnett, Maya Hawke's rumoured ex-boyfriend?

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Spencer Barnett is an American indie-pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist originally from San Francisco. He is known for a genre-bending sound that blends modern psychedelic elements with vintage 1960s and 70s influences, inspired by artists like The Beatles and George Harrison. Spencer's career began early (at age 13) when Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind discovered him and began recording in their studio. He has performed at major festivals, including Outside Lands in his hometown of San Francisco.

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Spencer's notable works include his three-part EP trilogy and singles like Lost Boy, Swank, and Chocolate Pretzels. Besides singing, he is also adept at playing guitar and piano, which he began at eight years of age. Talking about his personal life, the 25-year-old belongs to a high-profile family. He is the son of Shaklee Corporation CEO, Roger Barnett and former Manhattan District Attorney, Sloan Lindemann Barnett.

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How did Spencer Barnett and Maya Hawke's dating rumours start?

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Dating rumours between Maya Hawke and Spencer Barnett first surfaced in February 2022. The speculation began when the Daily Mail published photographs of the duo kissing and getting cosy in New York City on Valentine's Day 2022. Reports suggest the two were initially brought together by Maya's brother, Levon Hawke, however, the people involved never confirmed the news. Following the initial sighting, they further fueled rumours by appearing together at the Dior show during Paris Fashion Week in late February and March 2022.

When and why did Spencer Barnett and Maya Hawke break up?

Maya Hawke and Spencer Barnett neither officially confirmed their relationship to the public nor announced the details of their breakup. They generally kept their relationship out of the spotlight. However, based on reports, they appear to have split sometime in late 2022 or early 2023. Maya has mostly kept her dating life private, with her reported exes being people she's dated quietly and out of the spotlight.

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Whom did Maya Hawke date before Spencer Barnett?

Before her alleged relationship with Spencer Barnett, Maya Hawke was linked to Tom Sturridge. She and the Sandman actor were first spotted together in the Hamptons during the summer of 2020. They were since seen in public several times in New York throughout 2021. Their relationship reportedly lasted a year and a half before they split around January 2022. The reason for the alleged split is not known.

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Maya Hawke's other high-profile link-up includes Gus Wenner. He is the CEO of Rolling Stone and the son of the magazine's founder, Jann Wenner. The duo sparked dating rumours in 2019 when she shared photos of them hugging and kissing on Instagram. While they never officially confirmed the relationship to the public, they were frequently linked throughout 2019 and early 2020 before reportedly parting ways for reasons unknown. Notably, all of Maya's alleged exes have moved on with their respective partners, and she herself found her forever in her husband, Christian Lee Hutson.

Who is Maya Hawke's husband, Christian Lee Hutson?

Christian Lee Hutson is a 35-year-old American singer-songwriter and musician. He is known for his critically acclaimed albums, Beginners, Quitters, and Paradise Pop. 10. Christian's music often blends emotional lyricism with acoustic arrangements that spark comparisons with Elliott Smith and Conor Oberst. He has also collaborated closely with prominent indie artists, including Phoebe Bridgers and the supergroup, Boygenius. Christian and Maya began as close friends and collaborators, working on her albums, Moss and Chaos Angel, before developing romantic feelings for each other.

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What are your thoughts on Maya Hawke's high-profile link-ups before her white wedding with musician, Christian Lee Hutson? Let us know.

Also Read: 'Stranger Things' Star Maya Hawke Ties The Knot To Christian Lee Hutson In Surprise Wedding On V-Day

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