Maika Monroe, Joe Keery’s girlfriend, has kept her five years –and hopefully still counting– relationship with theStranger Thingsactor under the radar. They have been spotted out and about a few times and strutted down multiple red carpets for award shows and premieres together. However, they never made their relationship publicly official or what we now call ‘social media official.’
So fans have become very curious about Monroe and her relationship with Keery over time.And to be very honest, in the first place, who wouldn’t be, right? She’s dating the one and only Steve Harrington.
Don’t worry; we got anyone who wants to be in the loop. Here’s everything we know about Maika Monroe and the timeline of her lowkey romance with Joe Keery – from their first meeting to their public appearances and current status.
Who is Maika Monroe?
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Joe Keery dating Maika Monroe is nothing surprisingat all.
Born Dillon Monroe Buckley on May 29, 1993, Maika Monroe is a successful actress recognized for her work in horror and suspense. Monroe’s breakthrough dip in the genre was her headlining role in the 2014 horror film “It Follows,” which earned her several nods, including a nomination for an Empire award. She also starred in “The Guest” (2014), “Tau” (2018), “Greta” (2018), and “Watcher” (2022).
Aside from her impressive string of horror films, Monroe also dabbled into different genres, including drama with “At Any Price” (2012) and “Labor Day” (2013), action in “Independence Day Resurgence” (2016), coming-of-age in “Hot Summer Nights” (2017), comedy-drama in “After Everything” (2018), and black comedy “Villains” (2019).
But what most don’t know about the actress is that she is a professional freestyle kiteboarder. She started in the sport at the age of 13. She even moved from her hometown in Santa Barbara to Cabarete on the north coast of the Dominican Republic to train full-time. She went on to win second place in the International Red Bull Air Competition.
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While Maika Monroe had already established herself in the industry, her name started ringing louder after being linked toStranger Thingsactor Joe Keery. Keery, who played the gorgeous heartthrob Steve Harrington has earned himself quite the fan club so much that the Duffer brothers kept his character. And with popularity came the public’s curiosity in his personal life, so everyone’s invested in how everything started between him and Monroe.
So here’s a quick rundown of their relationship in years.
2017
According to a profile interview with GQ in 2021, Keery said he met Monroe at a Los Angeles party. Then in the same year, the actors were cast in the romantic drama film “After Everything.” Monroe played the role of Mia, who went on a Tinder date with a guy named Chris (portrayed by Keery) before she met and began a relationship with Elliot (Jeremy Allan White).
Their characters didn’t end up dating, but the actors did. And they didn’t give tabloids time to beat them to the punch. At theStranger ThingsSeason 2 premiere in October, Keery and Monroe made their red-carpet debut as a couple. Monroe even planted a kiss on the actor’s cheek!
The two stepped out again a month later, but this time, it was Keery’s turn to show his support. They attended the premiere of “The Tribes of Palos Verdes,” a film based on the 1997 novel of the same name written by Joy Nicholson, where Monroe starred opposite Jennifer Garner.
Then in December, Keery and Monroe were spotted hitting the streets of Soho in New York City arm-in-arm in almost matching outfits. They even shared a sweet kiss while walking down the sidewalk.
2018
The couple had a stunning start for 2018, opening with their red carpet attendance for the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) on January 21. Monroe wore a Valentino red halter gown, and Keery matched her in an all-black ensemble.Stranger Thingsraked four nominations for the awards show in the drama series categories that year.
In February, Keery and Monroe went out to celebrate Chloe Grace Moretz’s 21st birthday. The party was held at Beauty & Essex Los Angeles, and among the attendees were Moretz’s then-boyfriend Brooklyn Beckham, Tia Mowrey, and Zoey Deutsch.
The pair didn’t have any appearances for months until The Emmys in September. And like a Hollywood power couple in the making, the two walked down the red carpet in style: Keery in a Dolce and Gabbana suit and Monroe in a Stella McCartney jumpsuit. This time,Stranger Thingswas up for five awards.
The next month, their film “After Everything” was released.
2019
Their only appearance in 2019 was their red carpet appearance in June forStranger ThingsSeason 3 premiere. It was the couple’s second time gracing the series premiere and also marked their second year as a couple.
2020
Keery and Monroe once again graced the red carpet for the SAG dressed in stunning Saint Laurent outfits. Monroe attended in support of theStranger Thingscast. Then in February, the couple made their way to the highly-anticipated Paris Fashion Week. They attended several events, including the International Fashion Gala at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs with Salvatore Ferragamo and Harper’s Bazaar, clad in custom Salvatore Ferragamo.
Months later, Monroe shared a few of her snaps featuring Keery for Interview Magazine on Instagram. This marked the first time –a relationship milestone, they say– that her beau appeared on her feed. It was followed in September after she posted photographs of Keery as Djo, who is the actor’s music artist persona.
According to the Daily Mail, the couple also enjoyed a day in Santa Monica back in April, along with Keery’s Australian Shepherd named Tina. Then in June, they rallied together with Black Lives Matter protesters in Los Angeles to fight against racial injustice.
2021
In August of 2021, Keery spoke briefly about his relationship with Monroe in an interview with GQ. According to the actor, they spent a lot of time during the quarantine, which was rare for them since they were both in the entertainment industry. But the good part of having a partner who has the same job is that they understand things deeper. And he and Monroe had the same mindset of not taking everything too seriously.
In November, the couple was seen together – for the first time that year – out and about on the streets of New York sporting matching sunnies. And then, in December, they were spotted wearing complimentary outfits and enjoying each other’s company as they watched courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game.
2022
2022 was the couple’s comeback year on the red carpet. In March, they attended the pre-Oscar event of the French luxury brand Saint Laurent hosted by its creative director Anthony Vaccarello. This was the first of its kind, and the attendees were all A-listers. Two days later, they arrived in style at the annual Vanity Fair Oscar party. The event was held at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills and was hosted by Radhika Jones.
2023 Update: Are Maika Monroe and Joe Keery still dating?
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Recently, gossip writer Deuxmoi claimed that Maika Monroe and Joe Keery have broken up. So many wanted to confirm:Is Joe Keery single?
The short answer is: We still don’t know.
First off, the couple has been private about their relationship, and it’s not unusual for them to go for months without any public appearance. In their five years, there have only been a couple of times that they were spotted casually together, and most of the news about them was their red-carpet appearances.
Second, the claims that Maika kissed “Watcher” castmate Karl Glusman remain to be just that: claims. There has been no proof that it really happened.
However, the third one is the trickiest part. According to fans, there was one song from Djo’s late 2022 album ‘Decide’ that sounded like Keery and Monroe’s breakup story. The song was titled “Go For It,” and a line said, “One week and four years, you know my ways, I know your fears / But then there’s a misunderstanding, but what will it take to hear me out?”
Then again, lyrics could mean nothing or a lot of things. So, it still doesn’t count as definitive proof of their breakup. For all we know, it could have been inspired by another person’s story.
So, let’s just sit tight and wait for what will happen next. Hopefully, Maika Monroe will remain as Joe Keery’s girlfriend. After all, they’re too cute together.
