Why Maya Hawke Broke Up With Spencer Barnett Before Marrying Christian Lee Hutson?

Stranger Things star Maya Hawke married musician Christian Lee Hutson in a surprise New York City wedding on Valentine’s Day. The intimate ceremony took place at St. George’s Episcopal Church, Manhattan, and many of her co-stars from Stranger Things attended, including Joe Keery, Natalia Dyer, Sadie Sink, Finn Wolfhard, and Gaten Matarazzo.

Maya’s famous parents, Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, were present, with Ethan walking Maya down the aisle. The wedding photos went viral, showcasing Maya in a sleeveless white gown with a feathery jacket. With her big day complete, attention has turned to her past relationships, particularly her rumored ex, Spencer Barnett.

Who Is Spencer Barnett?

Spencer Barnett is an American indie-pop singer-songwriter from San Francisco. Known for blending modern psychedelic sounds with 1960s and 70s influences, Spencer started performing at age 13 when Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind discovered him. He has performed at festivals such as Outside Lands and released singles like Lost Boy, Swank, and Chocolate Pretzels.

Spencer is the son of Shaklee CEO Roger Barnett and former Manhattan DA Sloan Lindemann Barnett, making him part of a high-profile family.

How Did Maya and Spencer’s Dating Rumors Start?

Maya and Spencer were first linked in February 2022 after photos surfaced of them kissing in New York City on Valentine’s Day. They were reportedly introduced by Maya’s brother, Levon Hawke. The couple also appeared together at Paris Fashion Week in early 2022.

When and Why Did They Break Up?

Maya and Spencer never confirmed their relationship publicly. Reports suggest they split in late 2022 or early 2023. Maya is known for keeping her dating life private, and the reasons for their split remain undisclosed.

Maya’s Other Past Relationships

Before Spencer, Maya was linked to Tom Sturridge, with whom she spent 2020–2021. She was also rumored to have dated Gus Wenner, CEO of Rolling Stone, in 2019–2020.

Who Is Maya Hawke’s Husband, Christian Lee Hutson?

Christian Lee Hutson, 35, is an acclaimed American musician known for albums like Beginners, Quitters, and Paradise Pop. He often collaborates with indie artists like Phoebe Bridgers and the supergroup Boygenius. Maya and Christian started as close friends and collaborators on her albums Moss and Chaos Angel before turning their friendship into romance.