Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson Marry in Surprise Valentine's Day Ceremony
The entertainment world is celebrating as actress and singer Maya Hawke and musician Christian Lee Hutson have officially become wife and husband. The couple exchanged vows in a surprise Valentine's Day wedding ceremony that brought together Hollywood royalty and beloved co-stars from the hit series Stranger Things.
A Star-Studded Guest List
The intimate ceremony was attended by Hawke's famous parents, actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, who were married from 1998 to 2005. Many of Hawke's Stranger Things castmates also witnessed the union, including Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, and Joe Keery.
According to exclusive photos obtained by People magazine, the 27-year-old bride wore an elegant white boatneck gown paired with a matching cropped jacket. The 35-year-old groom, Hutson, looked dapper in a classic black tuxedo. Ethan Hawke, 55, stood by his daughter's side in all black attire while carrying her bouquet, and Uma Thurman, also 55, complemented the occasion in a light blue printed dress with coordinating heels.
A Relationship Built on Friendship and Music
Hawke and Hutson first met and became friends while recording music years ago, with their relationship blossoming from that foundation of mutual artistic respect. The couple had not publicly disclosed their engagement prior to the wedding, though Hutson confirmed last year during his SoCal Sound Session that Hawke was his fiancée.
Their musical collaboration has been extensive and meaningful. Hutson opened for Phoebe Bridgers on tour between 2022 and 2023 and contributed to Hawke's 2024 album, Chaos Angel. Last Valentine's Day, Hutson shared an Instagram post featuring a photo of the couple sitting together on a couch, accompanied by a heartfelt caption praising Hawke's musical work.
Weeks later, Hawke returned the sentiment on her own Instagram, posting photos of them together and describing Hutson as "a poet musical genius" whom she felt fortunate to know and collaborate with creatively.
Dating Your Best Friend
In a revealing interview on the Zach Sang Show last year, Hawke opened up about the joys of her relationship with Hutson. "It's awesome. I cannot recommend highly enough dating your friends. It's the best," she enthusiastically shared.
She elaborated on why this foundation makes their bond so special: "They know you, and as a human being who has dated other people... They really know you as a person who has feelings... not just a piece of paper for them to project their image of perfect girlfriend onto."
The couple's surprise Valentine's Day wedding marks a beautiful new chapter for two artists whose relationship has been built on genuine friendship, deep mutual understanding, and shared creative passion. Their union represents a heartwarming Hollywood love story that began as a musical collaboration and friendship before evolving into lifelong partnership.
