Maya Hawke’s partner, Christian Lee Hutson, is not just her husband but also her musical collaborator.
The stars of Stranger Things were friends and worked together long before their relationship became public in 2023.
The daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman has mostly kept her romance private, though she has talked about Hutson quite a bit. In a 2024 appearance on “Zach Sun Show,” she shared her thoughts about relationships.
“I don’t really recommend dating friends,” she mentioned, reflecting on how friends know you in a deeper way than others. “It’s important to feel genuinely seen,” she added, emphasizing the significance of emotional connection.
The couple exchanged vows on Valentine’s Day 2026 at St. George’s Episcopal Church in New York City, with attendees including Maya’s family and her Stranger Things co-stars.
Where did Hutson grow up?
Hutson was born in Kansas City, Michigan, but moved to California at five after his mother remarried. They settled in Santa Monica, and he attended a fundamentalist Christian elementary school.
His mother aimed to cultivate a well-rounded education, signing him up for guitar lessons at 12. However, Hutson became so engrossed in music that he eventually dropped out of school after just three years.
What does Hutson do for a living?
Hutson is a singer-songwriter who started his career with the Driftwood Singers from 2010 to 2013. Since then, he has released five solo albums, three of which he worked on with Phoebe Bridgers, including Beginners, Quitters, and Paradise Pop.
He toured with Bridgers in 2022-2023, gaining more recognition in the music industry.
Is Hutson active on social media?
Hutson is active on Instagram, where he shares updates about his projects, including a collaboration with Maya for her 2024 album. He has praised her on various occasions, calling her an “unstoppable force” and appreciating her authenticity in facing personal truths.
Who has Hutson dated in the past?
Before his relationship with Maya, Hutson was married to fellow artist Sharon Silva. The timeline of their divorce isn’t clear, though Hutson did express pride in Silva in a 2015 Instagram post.
What are the milestones in his and Maya’s relationship?
Maya and Hutson’s romance came to public attention in 2023 when they were seen kissing, shortly after working together on the album Moth. He referred to her as his “fiancée” during a radio show in March 2025, following which Maya was seen wearing a diamond ring.
The couple made their first public appearance on the red carpet in April 2025, eventually tying the knot on February 14, 2026.
