Who Is Maya Hawke's Husband, Christian Lee Hutson, 35, Whom She Married on Valentine's Day?

It started with poems, late-night songwriting sessions, and a creative spark neither of them saw coming. Years later, that quiet collaboration turned into a love story sealed in the most poetic way possible.

Maya Hawke chose Valentine's Day to bring together the people closest to her in New York City, keeping the evening understated and private.

As guests arrived — including several familiar faces from her professional circle — it became clear this was no ordinary celebration.

Inside the Surprise Valentine's Day Ceremony

As reported by People, Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson exchanged vows in a surprise Valentine's Day ceremony held in New York City on February 14, 2026.

For the occasion, Hawke, 27, chose a white gown layered beneath an oversized, feathery winter coat, while Hutson, 35, opted for a traditional tuxedo.

Her mother, Uma Thurman, 55, arrived in a light blue dress paired with coordinating shoes, and Hawke's father, also 55, selected a sleek all-black look for the celebration.

Hawke's brother, Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke, also attended the ceremony. The celebration also brought together several of Hawke's "Stranger Things" co-stars, including Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, and Joe Keery.

Social Media Reacts to Hawke's Bridal Look

Images from the Valentine's Day ceremony circulated on Instagram, where netizens quickly shared their reactions.

"The bride is a vision in elegance and simplicity, and Uma looks beautiful too! 💚💙," one person wrote. "That's a wonderful MOB dress!" another commented. "Best wedding dress ever!!!!" a third added.

More admirers shared their reactions on the same platform. "Congratulations to the happy couple and their families 🥳🎉🥳💍💜," one commenter shared. "Maya looks stunning! What an elegant and lovely dress," another stated. "Beautiful dress!!! Congratulations everyone [sic]!!!" one person remarked.

Another Wedding Guest Draws Attention

While the ceremony centered on Hawke, another familiar face quietly captured attention. Sink appeared relaxed yet striking in a long dark coat layered over a black ensemble, the sleek look matching the winter setting. Her auburn hair fell naturally around her shoulders as she stepped forward with an easy, understated smile.

It didn't take long for viewers to react on Instagram.

"Sadie looks so ethereal and gorgeous here," one person typed. "Sadie sink face card," another observed. Another added, "literally said to myself ... Wow she's the most gorgeous woman alive [sic]."

Months before the wedding, Hawke had already sparked questions about her relationship status.

The Ring That Started the Speculation

In April 2025, People reported that the actress was photographed in Manhattan wearing a diamond ring, fueling engagement rumors.

The sighting came roughly a week after Hawke and Hutson made their red carpet debut together at the opening night of "John Proctor Is the Villain" in support of her co-star, Sink, at New York City's Booth Theater.

Photos show Hawke walking down the street in a striped shirt and denim jacket, her hair pulled back into a ponytail as she spoke on her cell phone. Notably, the diamond ring was the only piece of jewelry she wore.

Representatives for the actress did not immediately respond to the outlet's request for comment at the time.

Long before wedding bells, however, their relationship had already been taking shape creatively.

How It All Began

During an appearance on the "Zach Sang Show" in June 2024, Hawke revealed that Hutson produced her album "Chaos Angel."

At the time, she said, they were not yet a couple. "But we've been friends for four years," she explained, noting that their relationship evolved while working on the record.

When asked by host Zach Sang what it was like to write songs about past love while falling for her producer, Hawke said it felt "awesome."

She added that dating a friend is the best kind of relationship because it starts with trust and understanding.

She added:

"They know you, they understand that you are a person, and a human being who has dated other people, who has dated them, who has like, who has feelings, and is a living, breathing human, not just a like a piece of paper for them to project their image of perfect girlfriend onto."

From Indie Obscurity to Indie Royalty

As fans swoon over the romance of it all with Hawke and Hutson exchanging vows on Valentine's Day, one question may linger: Who exactly is the man who stole Hawke's heart?

Let's rewind…

Long before the wedding bells, the 35-year-old was already a quiet force in the indie music world. According to his online biography, the Kansas City, Missouri native — born November 5, 1990 — grew up in Santa Monica, California, where he picked up a guitar at just 12 years old.

Inspired by Elliott Smith's experimental indie folk, Hutson, who also dabbles in contemporary and Americana genres, immersed himself in songwriting early. And he wasn't just casually strumming chords; he was building a career.

He formed the Americana duo the Driftwood Singers with Pearl Charles, debuting an independent album in 2012, before stepping out solo a year later. His debut album, "The Hell With It," arrived in 2013, followed by "Yeah Okay, I Know" in 2014. But his big breakthrough? That came through collaboration.

After touring occasionally and releasing a few EPs, Hutson became known as a songwriter's songwriter, working closely with Phoebe Bridgers, whom he befriended, and Conor Oberst. Bridgers even co-produced his 2020 Anti- debut "Beginners," marking the start of a creative partnership that would define his next few records.

He later released "Quitters" in 2022 and "Paradise Pop. 10" in 2024 — both again co-produced by Bridgers and Oberst — solidifying his place in the indie rock and Americana scene.

Airbnb Sessions, Poetry Swaps & an Album Born Overnight

In other words, Maya didn't just marry a musician; she married a respected architect of modern indie music.

But here's where things get interesting… Their story didn't start with romance; it may have started with poetry.

In a candid 2021 discussion with Interview, Hawke, who was around 21 years old then, described how Hutson first got involved in her music. "And then Christian Lee Hutson, who is an unbelievable writer, got involved," she said. "And I sent him some poems, and he sent me back some unbelievable songs."

What followed was almost cinematic. "And then Will, who is one of my best friends in the whole world, and he and I just like, 'We're both going to come to be pinch hitters.' We wrote a song. And then when we got to our Airbnb, we wrote a song. And then the next night, we wrote a song. And then all of a sudden, we had an album," the actress divulged.

Hawke then swooned:

"So it happened very, very spontaneously. But it's my favorite thing I've ever done in my life."

The Chilly New York Kiss That Sparked the Romance Buzz

At the time, it was purely professional and platonic… At least publicly. It wasn't until December 2023 that romance rumors exploded.

As reported by the Daily Mail, Hawke was spotted sharing a kiss with Hutson during a New York outing. The pair looked every bit the effortlessly cool indie couple, bundled up in edgy winter fits while strolling through the city. At one point, they even stopped at a jewelry store; a detail that, in hindsight, feels almost prophetic.

The duo appeared relaxed and comfortable, with Hutson holding a cigarette as he leaned in to kiss Hawke during their chilly day out.

At the time, it was unclear how long they had been together, though fans knew they had already collaborated on her second album, "Moss," and had been friends for some time.

A Valentine's Post That Meant More than Fans Realized

Then came Valentine's Day 2024… In what marked his first-ever Instagram post, Hutson shared a cozy photo of himself and Hawke, along with a short video promoting her song "Missing Out."

His caption reads, "the first song from maya's new record, 'chaos angel,' is out now. i love this song. i love this record. can't wait to share the rest of it. produced by me [...] [sic]."

The post was understated, but deeply personal. And now we know that Valentine's Day wasn't just a promotional moment, as two years after that post, it turned out to be their wedding day.

For two artists who built their relationship through quiet creativity rather than red carpet spectacle, it makes perfect sense.

Hutson may not be a tabloid regular, but in the indie music world, he's anything but anonymous. He's a collaborator to some of the genre's most respected names and the creative backbone behind multiple acclaimed records, including his wife's.

So while Hawke might be Hollywood royalty by birth, it seems she found her perfect match in a soft-spoken songwriter with a guitar, a poetic streak, and a knack for turning spontaneous sessions into something unforgettable.

And honestly? A Valentine's Day wedding feels exactly like something these two would write into a song.