Finn Wolfhard is currently single, and honestly, it sounds like he's actually quite happy about it. For a guy who has spent basically his entire adolescence fighting Demogorgons and dealing with massive paparazzi swarms, the Stranger Things star seems to be craving one thing more than a relationship: a bit of quiet.
The 23-year-old actor recently sat down for a raw conversation with Variety and People where he didn't hold back. He described his current status as a "deliberate choice." He isn't just "between girlfriends" or waiting for the right person to stumble into his orbit. He is actively choosing to stay unattached.
Why Finn Wolfhard is single right now
So, what’s the deal? Why would one of the biggest young stars in the world want to be alone?
It basically comes down to a brutal schedule. Between filming the massive fifth and final season of Stranger Things—which wrapped up at the end of 2024 and dominated the cultural conversation through its late 2025 release—and his music career with The Aubreys, Finn has zero free time.
He mentioned that with the rate he’s traveling and working, it just isn't the time for a committed partner. He even used the word "subconscious" to describe how he ended up here. It wasn't some big dramatic breakup that soured him on love. He just looked up one day and realized his calendar didn't have room for a date night, let alone a long-term relationship.
What happened with Elsie Richter?
If you’ve been following Finn for a while, you probably remember Elsie Richter. She’s the daughter of English actress Dolly Wells and was Finn’s most public relationship to date. They were first spotted together back in early 2021 at an NBA game, looking pretty cozy.
But here’s the thing that still bugs a lot of fans: Finn was basically blackmailed into making that relationship "Instagram official."
Back in November 2021, he told the Washington Post that a "fan" had threatened to leak Elsie’s home address if he didn't confirm they were dating. Think about how messed up that is for a second. He posted a blurry photo of them together just to protect her safety.
After that, the two went completely underground. They stopped posting about each other. Elsie didn't show up to the Stranger Things Season 4 premiere. Eventually, she deleted her Instagram entirely. While they never released a formal "we broke up" statement—because why would they after that experience?—Finn's recent confirmation that he's been single for a while pretty much seals the deal on that chapter.
The Millie Bobby Brown rumors that won't die
You can't talk about Finn’s dating life without mentioning Millie Bobby Brown. It's the "ship" that has haunted them since they were twelve.
Despite the constant TikTok edits and fan theories, they have never been a couple. Ever. Millie is actually married now to Jake Bongiovi (Jon Bon Jovi's son). Finn and Millie are more like siblings who have survived a decade-long war together.
During the filming of the final scenes of Stranger Things, Millie was reportedly inconsolable, clinging to Finn after the cameras stopped rolling. But it wasn't romantic. It was the weight of two people who grew up in a pressure cooker together finally reaching the finish line.
Life after the Upside Down
Now that Stranger Things has officially ended its run as of the 2025 New Year's Eve finale, Finn is pivoting hard. He recently hosted Saturday Night Live on January 17, 2026, alongside musical guest A$AP Rocky. It’s a huge milestone that shows he’s ready to be seen as more than just Mike Wheeler.
Interestingly, he has moved back home with his family in Vancouver. After living alone in Atlanta for a year during filming, he realized he missed that "home base." He told People that he rarely gets to see his family when he's working, so living with his parents is his way of recalibrating.
Practical takeaways for fans
If you're looking for the TL;DR on Finn’s love life, here’s the reality of the situation:
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- He is definitely single. He confirmed this himself in late 2025 and early 2026 interviews.
- Privacy is his top priority. After the blackmail incident, don't expect him to share a "soft launch" of a new girlfriend anytime soon.
- Career comes first. 2026 is going to be about his band, The Aubreys, and potentially some directing projects.
- The Richter era is over. Whatever happened there has stayed private, which is exactly how Finn wanted it.
If you want to keep up with what he's doing next, skip the gossip tabloids. Your best bet is following his music updates or watching his indie film projects. He’s moving into a phase where he wants to be known for his art, not who he’s holding hands with at a basketball game.
The most respectful thing fans can do is give him the space he’s been asking for since he was 14. He’s navigating adulthood under a microscope, and for now, he’s doing it solo.
To stay updated on Finn's professional moves, keep an eye on his band's tour announcements for 2026. If you're hoping for more Stranger Things content, the behind-the-scenes documentaries expected to drop later this year will likely be the last glimpse of that era.