The phenomenon that is Netflix’s Stranger Things catapulted its young cast to global stardom, and with fame comes intense scrutiny of personal lives. For years, as co-stars navigated public relationships, the romantic life of Noah Schnapp, who portrays Will Byers, remained an interesting puzzle, fuelled by rumors. This mystery was partially solved when Schnapp took to social media to share his truth, revealing that he has a preference. However, the 'who' still remained a mystery.

Prior to publicly sharing his sexual orientation, Noah Schnapp maintained a very private romantic life, a fact that initially sparked curiosity.

As of now, Noah Schnapp is single. The actor came out as gay in a viral social media video in January 2023, where he shared his truth with the world and celebrated the proud reaction of his family and friends. Unlike many of his peers, the actor has not had a documented public dating history. There is no evidence of him having been in a relationship, with his focus appearing to be on his career and close friendships. Schnapp's coming out definitively explained the lack of romantic public appearances that had previously puzzled fans.

Among the more unlikely pieces of dating gossip was the unexpected connection between the then-teenager and a supermodel, Gigi Hadid.

The rumors that Noah Schnapp and Gigi Hadid were dating is as weak as it is bizzare. Hadid is one of the world’s most recognizable models, with an impressive dating history that includes high-profile celebrities. The dating speculation or the glitch in the stimulation as many remember it erupted shortly after Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik split up.

Amidst the highly tense period where Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid had broken up, Noah Schnapp found himself on Hadid's Instagram feed. Given the timing and the photo, a handful of fans jumped to the conclusion that a romance might be budding, despite their age difference. This rumor was always considered bizarre by many, but it became part of the public narrative surrounding Schnapp's love life before he clarified his sexuality.

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The most persistent and beloved rumor is the one that connects Noah Schnapp with his on-screen bestfriend.

Noah Schnapp and co-star Millie Bobby Brown share an extremely close platonic friendship, which they have maintained since they first met on the set of Stranger Things in 2015. Their constant closeness, frequent appearances together, and authentic chemistry led fans to term them a couple. Brown, who is married to Jake Bongiovi, has a bond with Schnapp that extends to her family life; he is even the godfather to her baby girl.

As per PEOPLE, the Stranger Things star, Schnapp, has often spoken about his sisterly affection for Brown, revealing that he had been "hard" on all her previous boyfriends but gave his approval to her now-husband, Jake Bongiovi. Their relationship is a perfect example of a deep, authentic Hollywood friendship, not a romance, a fact made even clearer by Schnapp's coming out.

In reflection, the intense media and fan scrutiny of Noah Schnapp’s dating life was a search for a story that did not yet align with his own personal truth. The Stranger Things' star's open announcement about being gay not only resolved the mystery but also allowed the actor to authentically define his own narrative for the world. A narrative that atleast for now does not include a boyfriend.

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