Who is Mike Wheeler, AKA Finn Wolfhard’s Girlfriend? ‘Stranger Things’ Heartthrob Spills on His Dating Life

Mike Wheeler may be navigating supernatural chaos in Stranger Things, but off-screen, Finn Wolfhard’s real life seems equally intriguing, especially when it comes to his dating life. As the actor matures in the spotlight, fans buzz with curiosity about whether he has someone special to share his victories with behind the scenes from time to time. While he tends to keep things low-key, a recent interview has intensified speculation yet again. So, who exactly is Finn Wolfhard dating? The answer might surprise even the most devoted Hawkins loyalists.

While Mike Wheeler faces monsters, Finn Wolfhard tackles relationship queries. Is he single or taken?

Finn Wolfhard breaks silence on relationship status in words as clear as the daylight

Finn Wolfhard recently opened up to Variety about being single and shared that relationships are not at the top of his mind at the moment. The 22-year-old admitted that he is in the busiest phase of his life, juggling work that, by extension, requires him to constantly trot the world. This, he suggested, may have led to a “subconscious” choice or even a “deliberate” one to stay uncommitted. With a great deal of personal and professional growth happening right now, Wolfhard feels it is simply not the right time to pursue a romantic relationship.

Finn Wolfhard, for the record, is justified in saying his bandwidth is currently stretched to the max. The actor recently wrapped up filming for the final season of Stranger Things, which is set to drop in three parts starting on November 26. In June, he released his debut solo album ‘Happy Birthday,’ which he is set to take on the road with The Objection! Tour across North America, the UK, and Europe this fall. On top of that, he co-wrote and co-directed the slasher comedy Hell of a Summer, which hit US theaters in April. With so much happening, dating understandably took the backseat. However, there was a link-up rumor concerning the star in 2021.

The internet nearly broke when conjectures swirled around Finn Wolfhard secretly dating Elsie Richter. Fans dissected every post, glance, and grainy photo — literally.

Did Finn Wolfhard really date Elsie Richter — Exploring

While neither Finn Wolfhard nor Elsie Richter, known for television series Dollars & Em and Di Bibl, ever officially confirmed their relationship, speculations ran wild in the aforementioned year, starting with a blurry snap of the pair smiling together, shared by Wolfhard on Instagram. Before that, the duo had been spotted sitting side by side at an NBA game in Atlanta, per Parade, sparking widespread dating rumors. Though the said post added fuel to the fire, both Wolfhard and Richter kept things under wraps and refrained from discussing the truth of their bond publicly.

Later the same year, Finn Wolfhard opened up to The Washington Post about being blackmailed into revealing his relationship. Obsessed fans apparently threatened to leak his rumored girlfriend’s address unless he confirmed publicly that they were together. It remains unknown if Wolfhard was talking about Elsie Richter. However, he soon found out that the hysteria fades away as quickly as it starts. It is also possible that this whirlwind experience helped shape Wolfhard’s decision to now stay single.

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