Meet the Parents: The Real-Life Families of the Stranger Things Cast (5 of 6)

On Stranger Things, he developed a close, sibling-like bond with Millie Bobby Brown, often describing their relationship as deeply supportive rather than romantic. In January 2023, Noah publicly came out as gay, sharing the moment with humor and honesty. His openness was widely praised and marked an important step in his personal and public journey, reinforcing his reputation as a grounded, self-aware young star.

8. Natalia Dyer — Nancy Wheeler

Natalia Dyer was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and raised in a quietly creative household by her parents, Allen Miles Dyer and Karen Lea Dyer. Long before red carpets, she was the kid saying yes to every community theater audition she could find, slowly building confidence under stage lights instead of cameras. That early love for acting followed her to the Nashville School of the Arts, where creativity was treated like real work—not a hobby. Later, she took that mindset to New York University, juggling classes with a growing acting career.

Family still matters deeply to her; she has siblings, including an older brother named Isaac, and she’s spoken about staying grounded despite fame. Romantically, she’s continued to share life with Charlie Heaton, and the two still show up together at meaningful moments—like the Broadway opening of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. It all feels less like celebrity theater and more like two people genuinely growing up together.

9. Charlie Heaton — Jonathan Byers

Charlie Heaton was born in Leeds, England, and a lot of his “origin story” is more ordinary than people expect—he’s said he was raised mainly by his mum, Shelly Lowe, in Bridlington on a council estate, and he tends to keep the rest of the family details out of the spotlight. One sweet public breadcrumb: he has an older sister, Levi, who’s also an actor and performs with Self Esteem’s live band—so the creative streak clearly runs close to home.